Category Archives: Enviro – Resources & Efficiency

Environmental Protection Reform in Victoria

Posted on 26 February, 2019 by admin

An overview of Victorian Environmental Protection reform that has been triggered by a renewed commitment and response to climate change and for the protection of our natural environment to ensure the health of the community. In 2017 both the Climate … Continue reading →

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Victoria to Ban e-waste going to Landfill by 1 July 2019

Posted on 5 November, 2018 by admin

The Victorian government reports that the amount of e-waste generated in Victoria is projected to increase from 109,000 tonnes in 2015 to approximately 256,000 tonnes in 2035. Environment Victoria reports that “Acknowledging the risks and opportunities associated with e-waste, the … Continue reading →

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World Environment Day 2018

Posted on 5 June, 2018 by admin

Happy World Environment Day – how is your Organisation celebrating positive outcomes for the Natural Environment? United Nations reports on the activities that global communities are conducting to celebrate and improve their local natural environment. Today is a good day … Continue reading →

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Australian Quarantine Act 1908 renewal

Posted on 24 March, 2016 by admin

The Biosecurity Act 2015 will replace the Quarantine Act 1908 on 16 June 2016. The supporting Regulations, Determinations and Tools are currently open for public consultation, for further information visit Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. If your organisation either imports … Continue reading →

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The Australian Packaging Covenant

Posted on 24 April, 2015 by admin

Organisations have a level of responsibility regarding the full life cycle of their product packaging.  To encourage Australian Manufacturers to design and adopt sustainable packaging, the Australian Packaging Covenant which was developed in 1999 under the National Environmental Protection (Used … Continue reading →

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Responsible Packaging

Posted on 18 September, 2014 by admin

Good Environmental Choice Australia have reported on a  new online tool that will help manufacturers and designers improve the recyclability of their packaging. The Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal (PREP) tool has been developed by Planet Ark and GreenChip which aims … Continue reading →

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Good Wood Guide

Posted on 13 March, 2014 by Lynda

Greenpeace Australia Pacific has produced a Good Wood Guide that helps you find companies that sell Good Wood – wood sourced from sustainable sources.    Good Wood suppliers listed in the guide are certified by independent bodies such as Forest Stewardship … Continue reading →

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Chemicals Business Checklist

Posted on 6 March, 2014 by Lynda

Australian Governments Department of Industry has prepared a very useful Chemicals Business Checklist to help you check if YOUR chemicals business is both safe and legally compliant. Even if Chemicals is a small aspect of your business, this is still … Continue reading →

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Only 20 per cent of Aussie companies insist on Australian made

Posted on 16 January, 2014 by Lynda

A recent study completed by Roy Morgan shows only 20% of Australian Companies insist on buying Australian made. The top three reasons for not buying Australian made were: – Price – Lack of availability – Value The Australian Made campaign … Continue reading →

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