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NewsPlatypuses Will Be Reintroduced to the Royal National Park for the First Time in Almost 50 Years
Ten platypuses will be reintroduced from late next year, with the hope that it will re-establish a platypus population within the national park.
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NewsQueensland's Statewide Ban on Single-Use Plastics Is Now in Effect
You're no longer able to buy single-use straws, stirrers, cutlery and plates, or polystyrene foam food containers and cups.
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NewsThe IPCC Has Issued a Dire Warning About Humanity's "Unprecedented" Influence on Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's sixth assessment report predicts that global warming could increase by 1.5 degrees by as early as 2030.
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NewsIKEA Is Increasing Refunds on Returned and Unwanted Office Furniture by 50 Percent This Week
Until Saturday, August 14, the Swedish retailer is increasing the credits available on office furniture via its buy-back scheme.
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NewsLego Has Unveiled Its First Bricks Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles
After three years of research, the brand has developed a prototype brick that uses PET plastic from discarded bottles.
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NewsUNESCO's World Heritage Committee Says the Great Barrier Reef Should Be Considered "In Danger"
The organisation says that the reef's "long-term outlook has deteriorated from poor to very poor" since 2015, and is calling upon Australia to take "accelerated actions".
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NewsNew South Wales Is Set to Start Banning Single-Use Plastics From 2022
Plastic bags, straws, cutlery, stirrers and polystyrene containers will be among the first items phased out, with more to follow by 2025.
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NewsSeven Everyday Items to Add to Your Pantry If You're Trying to Be More Eco-Conscious
Do the environment a solid by brewing your own coffee, using compostable baking paper and drinking all the soda you like.
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NewsSix Eco-Friendly Snack Hacks for When You're Short on Time
From meal prepping like a pro to buying in bulk, these simple tips and tricks are here to make snacking more sustainable.
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NewsHow to Reduce (or Reuse) Waste If You're Combating Climate Change from Your Kitchen
Food waste equates to about eight percent of the globe's greenhouse gases — here's how you can help reduce that statistic.
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NewsGreen Caffeen Has Launched Its Swap-and-Go Reusable Cup-Sharing Network in West End
Around a dozen inner city cafes are currently taking part in the scheme, which lets you grab your coffee in a reusable cup for free.
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NewsThe City of Sydney Has Committed to a Net Zero Carbon Emission Target by 2035
The local government area is set to hit its 2030 target of reducing emissions by 70 percent this year.
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NewsThe Victorian Government Has Announced a Plan to Slash Carbon Emissions by 50 Percent by 2030
It's aiming to cut emissions to zero by 2050, too.
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NewsTwo New Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Design Options Have Been Revealed
One concept involves a two-storey spiral ramp in the centre of Bradfield Park.
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NewsAustralia Is Set to Phase Out a Range of Single-Use Plastic Items Nationwide By 2025
They include lightweight plastic bags, and plastic straws, utensils and stirrers.
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NewsThis Is What Victoria's Long-Awaited Container Deposit Scheme Will Look Like
You'll be able to trade in bottles, cans and cartons for ten cents a pop — but the program won't launch until 2023.
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NewsThese Inner North Venues Want You to Scrap the Plastic and Refill Your Water Bottle for Free
If you see the Choose Tap logo in the window, you're welcome to free tap water refills — even if you're not a customer.
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NewsTripod Coffee's Dirt Club Collects Your Used Coffee Pods and Turns Them Into Compost
The eco-friendly service is now offering to pick up your pods from your front door — for zero dollars.
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NewsVictoria Bitter Will Now Swap Your Excess Solar Energy for Slabs of Beer
Got solar panels? The new VB Solar Exchange program could turn those power credits into brews.
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NewsIKEA Is Ditching Its Printed Catalogue After 70 Years
In 2016, during the publication's biggest run ever, 200 million copies were printed.
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NewsRecycled Glass Bottles and Plastic Bags Are Being Used to Rebuild a Section of the Hume Freeway
They're being turned into asphalt as part of a trial project will save tonnes of waste from heading to landfill.
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NewsColes' New Moonee Ponds Store Has Shampoo Refill Stations and a Pick-and-Mix Pet Treat Bar
It also boasts an in-store pizzeria and fishmongers, cheese from That’s Amore, and a fruit and vegetable bar.
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NewsThe City of Sydney Has Announced a Plan to Cover 40 Percent of the City with Greenery By 2050
Under a strategy being put to council this month, it also wants to plan 700 trees a year.
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NewsOrganic Pad and Tampon Subscription Service Juuni Is Giving Away Free Period and Skincare Products
Try out the bleach-free, biodegradable period products and receive a free box and gift.
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NewsQueensland's Single-Use Plastics Ban Will Come Into Effect on September 1
It'll cover single-use straws, stirrers, cutlery and plates, as well as polystyrene foam food containers and cups.
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NewsVictoria Is Set to Implement a Statewide Ban on Single-Use Plastics By 2023
Plastic straws, cutlery, plates, stirrers and polystyrene containers will be phased out under the Victorian Government's new plan.
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NewsColes Will Stop Stocking Single-Use Plastic Tableware From July 1
It'll no longer sell disposable plastic plates, cups, bowls, straws and cutlery.
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NewsThe Planet Just Experienced Its Equal Warmest Year in Recorded History
2020 tied with 2016 — and the past six years are the hottest six on record, too.
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NewsAustralia Just Sweltered Through Its Hottest Decade and Fourth Warmest Year On Record
November 2020 was also the warmest November on record, while the entirety of spring earned that status as well.
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NewsMajor Erosion of Byron Bay Beaches as Heavy Rain and Hazardous Surf Batters Northern NSW
Many areas in northeast NSW and southeast Queensland have been issued flood warnings.
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NewsAustralia Is Expected to Swelter Through a Particularly Warm and Wet Summer
Minimum and maximum temperatures are forecast to be above average from December–February, and rainfall too.
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NewsRecycle Smart Is the Sydney Company Picking Up Your Tricky Recyclables for Just $2
So you can recycle clothes, batteries and even old appliances with ease.
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NewsAll 8000 of Sydney's Buses Are on Track to Turn Electric by 2030
The state's entire fleet of buses is set to be replaced with zero-emission alternatives over the next decade.
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NewsSydney Just Sweltered Through Its Hottest November Night on Record
The mercury only dropped to 25.3 degrees overnight — and it's set to hit 40 again today.
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NewsIKEA Is Doubling Refunds on the Brand's Returned and Unwanted Furniture for Black Friday
For ten days at the end of November and beginning of December, the Swedish retailer will double its buy-back scheme.
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NewsFloraly Is Delivering Its Tiny Living Christmas Trees to Your Door This Festive Season
They come with decorations and fairy lights — and they can be replanted once Christmas is over, too.
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NewsColes' New Chatswood Store Has a Shampoo Refill Station and Dog Food Pick-and-Mix Bar
Treat yourself, your pup and the planet at the new Coles Local store.
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Victoria Will Finally Introduce a Container Deposit Scheme So You Can Swap Your Tinnies for Cash
It looks set to launch by 2023 — and the government is asking for your feedback.
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NewsWipe That Has Launched a Gucci-Inspired, Eco-Friendly Toilet Paper for the Holiday Season
Your next loo roll could also be a fashion statement — and help save the planet.
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NewsAustralia Looks Set for a Particularly Wet Summer with an Increased Risk of Flooding
And a greater risk of tropical cyclones up north, too.
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NewsPlant Daddy Is the New Newtown Plant Studio That'll Help You Fill Your Home with Greenery
Featuring a top curation of indoor succulents, ferns, snake plants and more, plus locally made pots and planters as well.
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NewsFive Everyday Changes to Make If You Consider Yourself an Animal Lover
Big fan of four-legged friends? Here's a handful ways you can look after them — and yourself.
