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Managing waste at a living building-Burwood Brickworks shopping centre

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 Carolina AguirreLeave a commentUncategorized

When friends suggested a trip to Burwood Brickworks Shopping centre I jumped at the chance. My friends let me know it had been recognised Internationally as one of the most sustainable shopping centres in the southern hemisphere. It was built Read More

What’s happening with recycling?

August 4, 2020August 15, 2020 Carolina Aguirre2 CommentsInterview

On the outskirts of Melbourne’s West stands Australian Paper Recovery (APR), a large complex of warehouses each sorting and processing domestic recycling materials for councils in the West, namely Hobsons Bay. As a resident of Hobsons Bay, I was filled Read More

Zero Waste Champion: Carina Turner

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 Carolina AguirreLeave a commentUncategorized

As Christmas fast approaches, a lot of waste challenges await. Namely, how to celebrate Christmas with loved ones without engaging in the excesses of hyper consumption, single use items and food waste? Carina Turner is a Zero Waste advocate and Read More

How was your Plastic Free July?

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 Carolina AguirreLeave a commentUncategorized

Plastic Free July 2019 has come and gone-a new frontier for many of us in one way or another.  If this was your first Plastic Free July that’s fantastic and welcome to the Zero Waste Victoria community!  We hope you Read More

Zero Waste travel-challenge accepted!

June 30, 2019July 2, 2019 Carolina AguirreLeave a commentUncategorized

Zero waste travel certainly has its challenges especially when out of your comfort zone and visiting a country that is known for its problems with waste. My husband and I travelled to China recently on a tour of the main cities Read More

Is this federal election the waste election?

May 1, 2019May 2, 2019 Carolina Aguirre1 CommentGovernment

Australia is facing a waste crisis that is adding to already pressing environmental challenges and climate change. Labor announced a $90 million dollar plan to tackle waste reinforcing waste management as a national issue. This is a welcome announcement given the Read More

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