Gutwein Fails to Act on Recycling Crisis
Last Friday, the company that collects recyclables from five southern councils, SKM Recycling, was declared insolvent.
Last Friday, the company that collects recyclables from five southern councils, SKM Recycling, was declared insolvent.
It is part of a package that needs to occur to send a clear message and to set a culture in Tasmania that supports a clean, green brand.
The Liberals had the chance to make a difference when it comes to tackling waste in Tasmania, but their plan falls far short of what’s needed.
South Australia’s celebration of 40 years of cash for containers, and commitment to recycling and the environment puts Tasmania to shame again.
It was extremely disappointing the Liberal and Labor Parties would not support the Greens' Motion to implement a state-based cash for containers scheme.
NSW residents will get 10 cents back on eligible drinks containers from 1st July next year, joining South Australia and the Northern Territory.
We were delighted to join Scouts Tasmania today to call on the government to legislate a container deposit scheme in Tasmania.
WA joined Queensland, NSW, the ACT, the Northern Territory, and national leader, South Australia, in agreeing to introduce cash for container schemes.
The Greens welcome Queensland's commitment to introducing a container deposit scheme by 2018. We hope the Hodgman Government won't let Tasmania be left behind.
Premier Hodgman refused to promise action on the waste problem on Bruny Island before the Easter tourist rush.