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    Netherlands Supermarket Ekoplaza Has Launched a World-First Plastic-Free Aisle

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    Netherlands Supermarket Ekoplaza Has Launched a World-First Plastic-Free Aisle

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    Collingwood's Stomping Ground Brewery Co. Is Going Solar-Powered

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    Melbourne Might Soon Be Home to the World's Most Sustainable Shopping Centre

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    Australian Venues Are Phasing Out Plastic Straws

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    NSW's Harris Farm Markets No Longer Stocks Plastic Bags at the Checkout

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    Protesters Are Lodging a Bid to Buy Sydney's Iconic Sirius Building

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    Your Guide to Splore 2018

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    The Government Has Launched a People-Powered Plan to Help Save the Great Barrier Reef

    A $2 million challenge to find ways to help protect and rejuvenate the world's largest coral reef system.

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    Auckland Transport Is Launching a New Electric Rideshare Service

    In an effort to improve access to public transport, reduce congestion and free up parking.

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    The UK Is Considering a 'Latte Levy' on Disposable Coffee Cups

    As part of a bid to reduce waste and encourage caffeine fiends to switch to reusable containers, customers would be charged an extra 25 pence per coffee.

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    The World's First Completely Solar-Powered Train Is Up and Running in Byron Bay

    A disused diesel train has been fitted with solar panels to run a three-kilometre track around the area.

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    Concrete Playground's 2017 Ethical Christmas Gift Guide

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    Where to Buy Ethical Christmas Gifts in Wellington

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    The NSW Government's New Plan Could See Sydney Broken Up into Three Cities by 2056

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    Three Melbourne Councils Are Cracking Down on Rogue Dockless Bikes

    oBike has been given a new set of rules in an attempt to keep Melbourne's streets safe and uncluttered.

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    Victoria Is the Latest State to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

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    This Is What Sydney Harbour's Garden Island Could Look Like in 30 Years

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    Byron Bay Is Getting the World's First Completely Solar-Powered Train

    A disused diesel train has been fitted with solar panels to run a three-kilometre track around the area.

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    Food Charity FareShare Is Opening the Gates to Its Kitchen Garden for One Day

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    Sydney Just Had One of Its Hottest September Nights on Record

    Three New South Wales towns ventured over 40 degrees for the first time in the state's history.

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    Queensland Is the Latest State to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

    And they'll be introducing a refund scheme for cans and containers.

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    These Australian Cafes Are Trialling a 'More Recyclable' Takeaway Coffee Cup

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    Dockless Bike Sharing Service oBike Launches in Sydney

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    Hobart Is Set to Be the First Australian City to Completely Ban Single-Use Plastic Containers

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    This Sydney Cafe Has Completely Banned Free Disposable Coffee Cups

    Tonic Lane is paving the way for reduced waste hospitality in Sydney.

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