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Push for recycling scheme re-emerges

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An unlikely coalition of more than 80 companies, councils and not-for-profit organisations is urging the government to introduce a long-awaited recycling scheme. The Container Return Schemes would see consumers pay a small deposit when purchasing any glass, plastic or tetrapack

Fashion retailer finds a way through the waste conundrum

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New Zealand’s fashion industry is responsible for an estimated 180,000 tonnes of clothing and textile waste but, as in other countries, tools to tackle this profusion are emerging. One of these is offered by a new consultancy, the Environmental Innovation

Turning Paper Towel Waste into Valuable Resources

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What happens to used paper towels after wiping our hands just once? Is there a better solution than sending them to the landfill? For many, these questions are often overlooked. However, the fact is that these everyday disposables generate surprisingly