Fresh scrutiny of recovery rates under the auspices of the voluntary battery recycling scheme, B-cycle, reignites long held concerns over the scheme’s viability, efficacy and transparency. The Sydney Morning Herald recently reported claims from former employees at B-cycle’s main recycler, Ecocycle, that batteries were routinely taken to landfill or processed in sub-optimal conditions by Ecocycle’s…
The transition to a circular economy is underway across industries, sectors and communities, however the pace of policy reform, design outcomes and practical action in Australia varies considerably. A key question is whether the initiatives – existing or proposed – can deliver against the fundamental principles of what constitutes a circular economy, or are they…
Enough Is Enough! Every year, Australians discard tonnes of electronics—smartphones, laptops, TVs, kitchen appliances—often because a single part breaks and can’t be repaired. Why? Because manufacturers make repairs difficult, expensive, and in some cases outright impossible. This is why Australia urgently needs a legally enforceable Right to Repair: the right for consumers and independent technicians…
After a brief hiatus, Ewaste Watch is back! Shining a spotlight on the darkest corners of industry and government inaction, and standing up against the mounting irreversible harm caused by Australia’s growing e-waste crisis. Now operating under the wing of the Total Environment Centre (TEC)—an independent, not-for-profit environmental advocacy group—Ewaste Watch will continue its mission…