World Environment Day

PLASTIC POLICE BEATING PLASTIC POLLUTION “On World Environment Day, the message is simple: Reject single-use plastic. Refuse what you can’t re-use. Together, we can chart a path to a cleaner, greener world.” UN Secretary-General, António Guterres   Soft plastic waste is a significant problem facing modern society.  Local initiative Plastic Police® is addressing this issue…

Product Stewardship

SHARING THE RESPONSIBILITY OVER THE LIFECYCLE  OF PRODUCTS Taking an active role is the best way to manage and responsibly dispose of (or recycle) an end-of-life product. Samantha Cross takes a closer look at what is product stewardship. As we delve into the world of waste and the best way to tackle its reduction, we…

WMAA Woman of the Year Award

The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) Award, was last night bestowed upon Samantha Cross of Cross Connections, at a gala ceremony at the Melbourne Art Centre. The coveted award is presented to a woman who has made a significant contribution to environmental sustainability in Australia over the past five years. >read more To read Waste…