Tag: Waste Management
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Karachi: From City of Lights to Garbage Dump
Introduction Karachi, affectionately known as the City of Lights, is at a critical juncture today as it transitions from a vibrant metropolis to a landscape overwhelmed by waste. Recent rainfall has exacerbated the situation, revealing the city’s deteriorating infrastructure and highlighting the urgent need for effective governance. The Reality of Waste Management in Karachi Karachi’s…
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Addressing Mining Tyre Waste in Australia
The Environmental Challenge of Mining Tyres In the heart of Western Australia’s iron ore mining industry, a pressing environmental issue is surfacing: the disposal of oversized mining tyres. Each year, an astonishing 30,000 tonnes of these tyres are buried, contributing to significant waste and environmental harm. Mining tyres are not only critical assets on mine…
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Can Australia’s New Soft Plastics Scheme Solve Recycling Issues?
Introduction to the Soft Plastics Dilemma in Australia For years, Australians have been grappling with the problem of soft plastic waste. Following the unexpected collapse of the REDcycle program nearly three years ago, consumers have found themselves without a reliable means to recycle soft plastics. The environmental implications of this crisis cannot be overstated, as…
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A New Dawn for Soft Plastics Recycling in Australia
In recent years, Australia has faced a significant challenge in managing its waste, particularly when it comes to soft plastics. Many households have been grappling with the inevitable dilemma of how to dispose of items such as plastic bags, wrappers, and packaging materials that are ubiquitous in daily life. The previous recycling systems for these…
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A New Era for Soft Plastics Recycling in Australia
In New South Wales, a significant step toward sustainable waste management was taken with the opening of Australia’s first large-scale soft plastics recycling facility. This groundbreaking initiative has offered new hope to the country, which has struggled with the recycling of soft plastics since the unfortunate collapse of national recycling programs earlier this year. For…