Business News May 2009
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Plastics' landfill avoidance
Plastics' recycling in Victoria has received a boost in capacity thanks to the purchase and installation of a new multi-material automatic tie baler at Sancon Recycling.
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Turning compost into gold
A garden using recycled organic mulch made from garden organics collected through household kerbside bins has won one of three gold medals presented at the 2009 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
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Watching the drops in buildings
Sustainable water management has become an area of focus in the built environment due to the national water crisis, increased corporate and community environmental responsibility, and the desire to reduce costs in economically uncertain times.
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Campaigning for Greener Buildings
Buildings are responsible for 23% of Australia's total greenhouse gas emissions and reducing their energy consumption can make a positive impact not only on the environment but also on an organisation's bottom line.
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Metro Waste and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan released
The Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan has been developed to further deliver on key targets and intentions of the Towards Zero Waste Strategy (TZW) for metropolitan Melbourne.
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Premier recognises innovative achievement
The 2009 Premier's Sustainability Awards were held in April, recognising Victorian organisations for their innovative work in promoting sustainability and tackling climate change.
