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Recycling plastic bottles is good, but reusing them is better

  • Written by: Rachael Wakefield-Rann, Research Consultant, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney

Last week Woolworths announced a new food delivery system, in collaboration with US company TerraCycle, that delivers grocery essentials in reusable packaging.

The system, called Loop, lets shoppers buy products from common supermarket brands in reusable packaging.

As Australia works out how to meet the national packaging target for 100% of...

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Olivia Colman shines as an older, frumpier Elizabeth

  • Written by: Giselle Bastin, Associate Professor of English, Flinders University
Olivia Colman shines as an older, frumpier ElizabethOlivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth catches adeptly a sovereign who has become a little tired and distracted behind the eyes.Left Bank Pictures, Sony Pictures Television Production UK

As a researcher of the royal House of Windsor I’m most often asked, “Have you ever met her?” The second most common question I get is, “Do you...

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Scott Morrison wants to outlaw boycott campaigns. But the mining industry doesn't need protection

  • Written by: Graeme Orr, Professor of Law, The University of Queensland

On Friday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowed to craft new laws targeting social and political protest. Speaking to the Queensland Resources Council, he labelled some activist groups as environmental “anarchists”, and lamented how businesses like banks might be sensitive to consumer or protest group pressure to limit dealings with the...

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What is ‘ecological economics’ and why do we need to talk about it?

  • Written by: Anitra Nelson, Associate Professor, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
What is ‘ecological economics’ and why do we need to talk about it?Ecological economics focuses on sustainability and development, rather than the traditional economic concerts of efficiency and growth.thodonal88/Shutterstock

This article is part of a series on rebalancing the human–nature interactions that are central to the study and practice of ecological economics, which is the focus of the 2019 ANZSEE...

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  1. No Australian city has a long-term vision for living sustainably. We can't go on like this
  2. Asylum seekers left 'desperate' and 'helpless' when they try to find work in Australia
  3. India’s social media content removal order is a nail in the coffin of the internet as we know it
  4. how to teach science and maths so students actually care
  5. Why is Japan's Olympic marathon shifting cities to avoid the heat? A sports physiologist explains
  6. Attorney-General Christian Porter targets Market Forces in push against environment groups
  7. a small, gentle, important film that reveals the vulnerability of men
  8. Curious Kids: how do fish sleep?
  9. A new bill keeping 10 year olds out of jail is a good start, but it needs to go further
  10. Is the Morrison government 'authoritarian populist' with a punitive bent?
  11. We asked 13 economists how to fix things. All back the RBA governor over the treasurer
  12. automatic cameras will spot mobile-using motorists, but at what cost?
  13. Strippers on film: battlers, showgirls and hustlers
  14. Opioid dependence treatment saves lives. So why don't more people use it?
  15. the secrets of the Kerguelen Plateau
  16. 'I cheated on a school exam and I feel terrible. How can I get past this?'
  17. How we feel about our cars means the road to a driverless future may not be smooth
  18. Twitter is banning political ads – but the real battle for democracy is with Facebook and Google
  19. Nearly all your devices run on lithium batteries. Here's a Nobel Prizewinner on his part in their invention – and their future
  20. Government to announce more home care packages for aged before Christmas
  21. Involving kids in making schools sustainable spreads the message beyond the classroom
  22. The aged care royal commission's 3 areas of immediate action are worthy, but won't fix a broken system
  23. Australia's hidden opportunity to cut carbon emissions, and make money in the process
  24. Michelle Grattan on the aged care royal commission report
  25. Are the Wallabies' struggles a sign of rugby union's decline in Australia?
  26. There's mounting evidence against cashless debit cards, but the government is ploughing on regardless
  27. Friday essay: thinking like a planet
  28. What time of day should I take my medicine?
  29. As the prime minister heads to ASEAN, trade, Vietnam and China will be high on the agenda
  30. Mosque clean-up shows Hong Kong is a city that stands up for everyone's rights
  31. Dingoes found in New South Wales, but we're killing them as 'wild dogs'
  32. Would you notice if your calculator was lying to you? The research says probably not
  33. Ken Wyatt juggles identity and politics
  34. Boris Johnson sends UK voters to the polls, hoping for the 'right' kind of Brexit. But it just might backfire
  35. 3 in 4 people with a mental illness develop symptoms before age 25. We need a stronger focus on prevention
  36. Robots can outwit us on the virtual battlefield, so let's not put them in charge of the real thing
  37. The science of drought is complex but the message on climate change is clear
  38. In Japan, supernatural beliefs connect the spiritual realm with the earthly objects around us
  39. are military dogs war heroes or just tools? It's time the law protected our furry troops
  40. how new tourism opportunities can empower the traditional owners of Uluru
  41. Don't just blame YouTube’s algorithms for ‘radicalisation’. Humans also play a part
  42. how the ghosts we believe in reflect our changing fears
  43. Hell, no! Halloween is not 'satanic' – it's an important way to think about death
  44. Behind those headlines. Why not to rely on claims robots threaten half our jobs
  45. Planning a baby? A fertility app won't necessarily tell you the best time to try
  46. Choosing a school for your kid? Here's how other Australian parents do it
  47. We made a database to help boost fire safety in our buildings
  48. Ken Wyatt's proposed 'voice to government' marks another failure to hear Indigenous voices
  49. Why water quality should have been an issue when NZ government joined with farm sector to curb emissions
  50. Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn in Melbourne: get your tickets today

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

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Emergency planning is one of those things many workplaces know they should think about, but it oft...

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A significant share of Australian homes were built for a way of living that no longer exists. Houses...

DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

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