The document discusses various waste management and product stewardship schemes in Australia, including those for tires, e-waste, televisions/computers, used oils, and waste from ships. It notes that finding suitable landfill sites is becoming more difficult and landfilling itself is not sustainable. The schemes aim to increase recycling and proper disposal of these waste streams and reduce environmental issues they can cause if improperly managed.
The document discusses various waste management and product stewardship schemes in Australia, including those for tires, e-waste, televisions/computers, used oils, and waste from ships. It notes that finding suitable landfill sites is becoming more difficult and landfilling itself is not sustainable. The schemes aim to increase recycling and proper disposal of these waste streams and reduce environmental issues they can cause if improperly managed.
The document discusses various waste management and product stewardship schemes in Australia, including those for tires, e-waste, televisions/computers, used oils, and waste from ships. It notes that finding suitable landfill sites is becoming more difficult and landfilling itself is not sustainable. The schemes aim to increase recycling and proper disposal of these waste streams and reduce environmental issues they can cause if improperly managed.
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