The EPA has released a draft science strategy as part of its expanded role to be a defender of human health and protector of the environment. The strategy will address three key aspects: Better data collection Translating that data into useful products that set appropriate standards Regulatory tools that mitigate risks to the environment and […]

Sustainability Victoria’s research into peoples’ attitudes toward Climate Change showed that: Nearly 80% of Victorians believe that human activity has contributed to climate change and they are concerned about the impact it is having now and into the future. For young Victorians, over half of them rate it in the top two issues facing their […]

National Recycling Week is on Monday 13 to Sunday 19 November.  This year’s theme is ‘What Goes Around: Why Buying Recycled Matters…’ At VinsBins we are always finding waste material that can be reused – with a little tinkering, a little know how and some handy work items are put back to life.  We love […]

As part of the EPA’s reform plan, stakeholders’ views were gathered and now incorporated in the newly released “Our Environment, Our health”, the EPA’s new strategy that sets out 5 goals of preventing harm, equipping community and business, an influential authority, responding to harm, and excellence. The new strategy is on the EPA’s website HERE […]