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EU’s deposit refund scheme a ‘false solution’ for plastic pollution

The European Union in early March announced its goal of establishing deposit refund schemes for plastic bottles and aluminium cans across the bloc by 2029. While EU authorities boast of high recycling rates in member states that have already adopted the practice, environmental groups denounce it as a “false solution”…

France 24

Our fourth annual Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards are here - and we can't wait to welcome your entries

It's time to celebrate businesses that are a force for good.

Marie Claire

A handbook to help create zero-waste offices in Bengaluru and beyond

We often follow a use-and-throw lifestyle, with nearly 50% of plastic being used only once before being discarded. A handbook by Saahas and Rainmatter Foundation talks about how people can move towards a zero or low-waste way of living.

The Hindu

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Tom Wood in Tokyo: Nordic minimalism meets Japanese cool

Norwegian jewellery brand Tom Wood expands into Japan with the ‘Dean’ collection and a Tokyo Aoyama flagship store

Wallpaper

Bengaluru water supply body bans use of drinking water for non-essential purposes, fine of ₹5,000 for violators

The order has raised several questions, including how the ban on misuse of potable water will be enforced.

The Hindu

Left to rot: how a prisoner cleaned up Panama’s dirtiest jail – and its inmates

La Joyita prison was notorious for its squalor but a recycling scheme has helped rehabilitate inmates and eased gang fights

The Guardian - UK

'Energy from waste' licence milestone for cleaner paper

Energy-rich waste from a paper mill will be turned into power instead of landfill as regional economies and heavy industries look for new ways to survive.

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What a load of rubbish: Clean Up Australia going strong

As one state bans harmful coffee cups, people across the country have mucked in and picked up plastic waste and cigarette butts for Clean Up Australia Day.

AAP

Understanding the world of the informal waste picker

The role of waste pickers in successful plastic management has emerged as a critical factor as India’s per capita plastic waste generation rises

The Hindu

Are children and young people at risk of asbestos detected in parks, schools and playgrounds?

Growing crisis of asbestos being found in mulch has spread to schools in NSW and Queensland. But what are the health risks?

The Guardian - AU

Is there any point to recycling?

Evidence shows fossil fuel companies pushed recycling instead of addressing our growing plastic problem

Salon

Kerbside dumping chucked as council ushers in new bulky-waste system

Online bookings for bulky waste pick-up are already open.

Newcastle Herald

Greener ‘water batteries’ a step closer thanks to breakthrough by Melbourne researchers

RMIT team develops method that could replace common lead-acid batteries, offering a safer and more recyclable alternative

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: building waste found in mulch, Assange’s last chance hearing begins, Darling River ‘destroyed’

The scope of the mulch scandal widens with discovery of other illegal contaminants; WikiLeaks founder in final bid to avoid extradition to US

The Guardian - AU

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Mulch at centre of NSW asbestos crisis also contained ‘construction and demolition waste’

Exclusive: Environment Protection Authority says building debris discovered in a sample of recycled mulch, ‘which is not permitted’

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: asbestos crisis ‘destined to happen’; fears over Putin’s next move; Gaza ceasefire hopes fade

NSW EPA abandoned much-needed reforms in 2022 for one type of recycled soil product, senior compliance officer says

The Guardian - AU

Ex-senior watchdog staffer says NSW asbestos crisis ‘destined to happen’ after decade of regulatory failure

Exclusive: Former compliance officer Jason Scarborough criticises Environment Protection Authority and industry over ‘lost opportunity’ to prevent contamination

AAP

Primary school shut for weeks in asbestos mulch scandal

Recycled mulch should never have been laid in a school from which 700 pupils must now relocate for several weeks due to an asbestos find, it has been revealed.

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Evening Standard

Tower Hamlets has worst recycling rate in England

In contrast Bromley had the highest household recycling rates in London

The Guardian - AU

Company that supplied mulch found to contain asbestos mounts legal challenge against NSW ban

Exclusive: Greenlife Resource Recovery fights environment watchdog order to stop selling mulch amid asbestos investigation

AAP

Supply chain under scrutiny after school asbestos find

Fragments of asbestos have been found at NSW government projects including a park, train stations and a school, while a hospital is being assessed.

AAP

Asbestos found in mulch at NSW public primary school

Students at a NSW primary school will start their week remotely after the EPA confirmed the presence of bonded asbestos in recycled mulch used there.

The Guardian - UK

The fake Suffolk supermarket tackling problem plastic

DS Smith’s innovation lab is in the spotlight after the packaging firm’s takeover approach from rival Mondi

AAP

Tougher penalties flagged for illegal asbestos disposal

The discovery of asbestos at a Sydney park has focused attention on disposal of the material and the adequacy of fines for those caught doing the wrong thing.

The Guardian - AU

Woolworths, Coles and Aldi to roll out soft plastics collection bins in 12 Melbourne stores

Supermarkets will ask customers to recycle scrunchable plastic food packaging for first time since REDcycle ended

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