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WMAA (SA Branch) Conference, Expo & Technical Tours: A Climate for Change |
5/6/2008 |
The third biennial WMAA (SA Branch) Conference, Expo & Technical Tours: A Climate for Change to be held from 30th July to 1st August 2008 at the Stamford Grand Hotel in Glenelg. Online registrations now open
Call for Expressions of Interest – Ventilated baskets and compostable bags |
22/4/2008 |
Zero Waste SA is seeking Expressions of Interest to identify companies to supply ventilated baskets (or equivalent) and compostable bags to South Australian councils, to be used by householders for the inclusion of food waste in kerbside organics collections.
Specifications should be downloaded from www.tenders.sa.gov.au or contact Philip Matthews Philip.matthews@zerowaste.sa.gov.au
Call for Expressions of Interest – Kerbside Auditing Contractors |
16/4/2008 |
Zero Waste SA is seeking Expressions of Interest from companies to undertake kerbside waste and recycling audits on behalf of both ZWSA and councils.
Specifications should be downloaded from www.tenders.sa.gov.au or contact Philip Matthews Philip.matthews@zerowaste.sa.gov.au
Impact of plastic bag phase-out on shop assistants |
14/4/2008 |
A report commissioned by the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association (SA) examines the impact of the plastic bag phase-out for shop assistants. Click here for the summary of recommendations. Click here for the full report. The report is also available from the Association’s website at www.sdasa.asn.au.
Request For Tender. Mid-Term Review and Report On South Australia’s Waste Strategy 2005-2010 |
8/4/2008 |
Zero Waste SA (ZWSA) is seeking tenders to review and report on the adequacy and performance of South Australia’s Waste Strategy 2005-2010. Specifications should be downloaded from www.tenders.sa.gov.au or contact Ian Harvey, ian.harvey@zerowaste.sa.gov.au.
2008 Household Hazardous Waste collection program
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26/3/2008 |
Zero Waste SA has released details of its popular Household Hazardous Waste and Farm Chemical program. The confirmed and proposed collection timetables are available now.
Request for Tender - improving recycling collection systems for the commercial and industrial sector |
5/2/2008 |
Zero Waste SA is seeking tenders for data gathering and analysis of the potential for improving commercial and industrial recycling collection systems. Specifications should be downloaded from www.tenders.sa.gov.au or contact Angus Mitchell (08) 8204 2586, angus.mitchell@zerowaste.sa.gov.au.
Zero Waste SA educational materials available for use. |
30/1/2008 |
Local government communicators and waste educators are encouraged to use and adapt the materials developed by Zero Waste SA which aim to reduce contamination of kerbside collected garden organics. To view the bin lid sticker, temporary warning sticker, educational flyer and other resources click here (You will need to register for free access to our Gallery if you have not already done so). Click here to read about the trial.
Request for Tender – resource efficiency assessments for South Australian businesses |
14/1/2008 |
Zero Waste SA is seeking tenders to supply a diagnostic management program which will help South Australian companies to improve their resource efficiency and drive continuous improvement. Specifications should be downloaded from www.tenders.sa.gov.au (code: ZWSA015347) or contact John Blumson, (08) 8204 1911, john.blumson@zerowaste.sa.gov.au.
2007 Premier’s Award – Showcasing Excellence in the Public Sector |
20/11/2007 |
Zero Waste SA been honoured with the 2007 Premier’s Award for Attaining Sustainability. Zero Waste SA has developed a leadership role nationally and is becoming known worldwide for its in-house actions and programs, including picking up awards for its sustainable office fit out:
South Australians value the natural beauty of our State. We are concerned about the depletion of natural resources and want to minimize the impact of human activity on the environment. Our legacy must be a thriving and well-cared for environment.
2007 News Archive
2006 News Archive
2005 News Archive
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