Gutwein Fails to Act on Recycling Crisis
Last Friday, the company that collects recyclables from five southern councils, SKM Recycling, was declared insolvent.
Aug
2019
8
Container Deposit Scheme
Aug
2019
8
Waste Levy Plan and Container Deposit Scheme
We heard the bad news on Friday that SKM Recycling, the company that picks up recyclables from five southern councils has been declared insolvent.
Jun
2019
6
Greens Welcome Long Delayed Container Deposit Scheme
The Greens welcome news that the government is finally planning to implement a container deposit scheme for Tasmania.
Mar
2019
5
State Government should build on single-use plastics by-law
The decision by Hobart City Council to pass a by-law that will phase-out and then end single-use takeaway plastics welcome news.
Sep
2017
6
Tasmania lagging behind on Cash for Containers scheme
The welcome news that Queensland has green-lit a container deposit scheme highlights the poor state of recycling in Tasmania.
Aug
2017
4
Public Health Professional and Climate Educator Join Greens’ Denison Ticket
The Tasmanian Greens will run a strong field of candidates in Denison in the upcoming State election.
Jul
2017
6
40 Years of Cash for Containers in South Australia Puts Tasmania to Shame
South Australia’s celebration of 40 years of cash for containers, and commitment to recycling and the environment puts Tasmania to shame again.
Mar
2017
28
Strong Council Support for Cash for Containers Scheme
The Greens congratulate Kingborough Council on joining West Coast, Clarence and Launceston City Councils in their support for a container deposit scheme.
Oct
2016
26
Liberal and Labor Both Fail Cash for Containers Test
It was extremely disappointing the Liberal and Labor Parties would not support the Greens' Motion to implement a state-based cash for containers scheme.
Oct
2016
26
Liberal and Labor Both Fail Cash for Containers Test
Across Australia, approximately 15 000 bottles and cans are littered or thrown into landfill every minute, amounting to 8 billion containers each year.
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