Plastic waste

  • Less waste going to landfills

    Colac Otway Shire’s rubbish burden has fallen by close to two per cent despite the end of soft plastic recycling.

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  • Scientists drilling down on Lake Colac’s pollution

    Microplastics and pharmaceuticals polluting Lake Colac have drawn the attention of two scientists for their doctoral research.

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  • Farmers to trial recycling silage plastic waste

    Colac district farmers can join a silage plastic recycling trial to help responsibly dispose of their silage plastic waste.

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  • World prize for glass bottles

    A Timboon dairy farm has won an international award for its dedication to sustainability through glass bottles.

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  • New reusable bags for fruit and vegies

    Colac Otway Shire Council is supporting the reduction of plastic waste in the community with a reusable produce bag initiative, launched next Monday.

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