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Recycling in Australia depends on each one of us understanding what can and cannot be recycled and who will accept our unwanted goods.
Below are some of the ways we all can contribute towards a healthier nation.

How much energy is saved recycling one aluminium can?
An answer will be given by moving your mouse over the image but a more detailed answer is given by clicking on the image. For further information visit the Aluminium Can Group's webpage.
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What natural resources are saved by recycling paper?
An answer will be given by moving your mouse over the image but a more detailed answer is given by clicking on the image. For further information visit the Waster Paper Recycling webpage.
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What can a Business recycle in Australia?

An answer will be given by moving your mouse over the image but a more detailed answer is given by clicking on the image. For further information visit the http://businessrecycling.com.au/
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Planet Ark - Recycling near you - what can I recycle and how?

An answer will be given by moving your mouse over the image but a more detailed answer is given by clicking on the image. For further information visit http://www.recyclingnearyou.com.au/
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Yes you can recycle Polystyrene - the EPS material that many councils do not want in their recycle bins
An answer will be given by moving your mouse over the image but a more detailed answer is given by clicking on the image. For further information visit http://businessrecycling.com.au/recycle/polystyrene
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The Local Council Yellow Recycle Bin - what can you put in it?
An answer will be given by moving your mouse over the image but a more detailed answer is given by clicking on the image. For further information visit the http://nawma.sa.gov.au/material/recycling.asp
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Bittu Sahgal's video on the sustainability of Our Planet is a powerful message as to what has been, is and should be. [approx 5mins]
Shining a Light on Sustainability is an introductory video from the Australian Research Institute for Environment and Sustainability. [approx 19mins]
Links are here for John Kuprenas and Matthew Frederick's ten commandments on Environmental Engineering and their sustainability Venn diagram
according to their code of social responsibility.
Australia's NABERS [National Australian Built Environment Rating System] website measures the environmental performance of Australian buildings, tenancies and homes. Put simply, NABERS measures the energy efficiency, water usage, waste management and indoor environment quality of a building or tenancy and its impact on the environment.
Planet Ark's Recycling Near You webpage is available by [clicking here
A 2019 Australian Survey on Recycling revealed 38% of Aussies do not do anything to reduce their household waste.click for results.
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