The question of whether plastic is sustainable is complex and depends largely on how we define sustainability. While plastic has undeniable utility, its environmental impact often outweighs its benefits. For Australia, addressing plastic waste is a key part of broader sustainability goals. Australia’s 2025 National Packaging Targets were ambitious, aiming for 70% of plastic packaging
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You’ve probably heard of the classic “3 R’s” of recycling – reduce, reuse, and recycle. But as our understanding of sustainability has evolved, so has the approach! Now we have 5 R’s: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and finally, Recycle. Let’s explore what each of these means in the context of the 5 R’s of recycling
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Minimising waste in the workplace is crucial for fostering sustainability and reducing the environmental impacts. Here are some practical tips to help you.
Paul Smith was introduced to Miss Anna Balcells, the founder and president of the Kalipay Negrense Foundation, by a classmate from his Harvard OPM programme. In July, Paul visited the foundation’s orphanage in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines, and was deeply moved by the organisation’s mission to help disadvantaged children—those who are homeless, abused, malnourished, or
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At KS Environmental, we believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back to the neighborhoods that support us. With a long history of involvement in local initiatives, including the Healthy Start programme in Hume, we are proud to announce our latest partnership with Westall Primary School, just a few kilometres from
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Following the Victorian budget announcements last month, you may have already heard about the increase of our landfill levy in Victoria starting July this year. This levy is a fee that we, as waste transport providers, are required to pay each time we deliver waste to landfills. Key changes Victoria will raise its waste levy
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Our management team has recently returned from Sri Lanka, where they connected with charity Manusath Derana, witnessing firsthand the impact of both the Smart Classrooms we helped establish and the ultrasound machines we donated. Our Chief Financial Officer, Susantha Aparakka shares his personal reflections on this impactful journey. Smart Classroom Project As Winston Churchill once
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Over the years, KS Environmental have always been involved in various social responsibility ventures – be it locally, nationally and internationally. Giving back to society has always been something Paul Smith has felt strongly about and values the ability of our company to make a positive impact wherever possible. We have recently become connected with
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For Melbournians it’s been a tough time lately. And as we re-enter lockdown, being faced with the coldest months at home, it can be helpful to keep busy with practical tasks and odd jobs. With less access to shopping and possibly more time on your hands, it could be a good opportunity to think more
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It’s important to try and stay positive through these challenging times and good for the soul to keep busy with practical activities. So why not take advantage of having more time at home and get out in the garden? Growing your own fruit, veges and herbs is a great way of thinking and acting in
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