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Sustainable Production & Consumption

By now, most Victorians know that using less electricity can be a quick way to help safeguard our environment. What many people don’t realise, is how the stuff we buy impacts on our environment too.

Every time we buy something, we’re also buying the energy, water and natural resources it took to produce and transport that product to our home. So, the more things we buy, the more of the earth’s resources we consume. And we consume a lot.

With just the one planet, it won’t take long before we eat up all the resources she has to offer. Part of the solution is to simply buy less. (Ask yourself: do you really need that new TV?).

But we know that there are some things that we do need. Whether its food on the table or clothes for our children. And sometimes, well, we all want to spoil ourselves now and then.

That’s why Environment Victoria is campaigning on a range of issues - from educating people on the impact of their consumption habits, to better product labelling, mandatory environmental standards and product stewardship.

Like you, we want a safe climate, abundant water supplies and secure natural resources. So we’re going to need to be smarter about how we produce and consume the stuff we buy everyday. At Environment Victoria, we think that starts at the beginning, when the product is made and it ends in the home with you.

We have the technology and expertise to make it happen. But we need your help to convince our government and industry leaders to implement the policies we need to be truly sustainable.

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Tip fees to soar

Friday, 28 May 2010 

Landfill charges in Victoria will increase from July 1 after the opposition backed a government plan to encourage recycling.

The cost of discarding rubbish at a tip will jump to $30 a tonne - up from $9 for council waste and $15...

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New landfill levies a huge boost for recycling

Thursday, 27 May 2010

Environment Victoria has today congratulated the Brumby Government on setting new landfill levies that will increase recycling, and congratulated Opposition parties on supporting the passage of the new levies...

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It might look like just an old TV, but it contains all the ingredients for an environmental time bomb

Sunday, 23 May 2010
The Age

Along with the ubiquitous broken armchairs and old mattresses, millions of unwanted televisions are now jostling for footpath space on hard...

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State Budget leaves unfinished business on environment ahead of election

Tuesday, 4 May 2010

The State Government’s Budget is modest on environment spending and leaves a lot of work to do on key green issues in the lead up to November’s election, the state’s...

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Landfill charges to rise sharply

Thursday, 25 March 2010

The cost of dumping rubbish in landfill will escalate dramatically under a state government plan to encourage recycling and create ''green jobs''.

From July 1, the cost of discarding rubbish at a landfill tip will...

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Vic landfill levy hike

Wednesday, 24 March 2010

Landfill levies in metropolitan Victoria will jump from $7/tonne to $30/tonne on July 1 this year, and hit $53.50/tonne in 2014/15. The government has...

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Vic tests the water on new waste tax

Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Inside Waste Weekly

The Victorian Government’s waste management plans appear in disarray after news leaked last week it was surveying residents about how much extra they would pay to process their waste...

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Swift action needed to save recycling jobs

Friday, 19 February 2010

Environment Victoria today called on the State Government and the Opposition to stop treating the recycling industry as a political football and work together to support Victoria’s struggling recycling...

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A waste timebomb that must be defused

Monday, 16 November 2009
Ian Kiernan, The Age

Australians pride themselves on being good recyclers, but at the same time we also generate more rubbish per head than just about anyone else, and much of it stills ends up at the dump...

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Green group welcomes breakthrough on electronic waste

Thursday, 5 November 2009

Environment Victoria today congratulated the federal government on its decision to introduce a national television and computer recycling scheme.

Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett...

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Sarah

Happy World Environment Day!

posted by Sarah on Friday, June 4, 2010 - 14:59

Celebrate by getting involved in one of these local actions

From Hollywood stars to schoolchildren, millions of people on every continent will take action for the planet on 5 June for World Environment Day/a...

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Sarah

What’s your vision for Victoria?

posted by Sarah on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 11:39

Have your voice heard!

In 2010, both the state and federal governments go to the polls. And what better opportunity to put a little pressure on those pollies and get the policies we need for our environment.

A healthy environment and a safe future for all...

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Sarah

Invest in ethical funds

posted by Sarah on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - 09:55

and make a positive difference

One great way to safeguard our environment is by choosing an ethical fund or savings account. We sense a bit of eyebrow raising, but it is fair dinkum…

Ethical investment is about making sure you know what your money is doing...

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Kelly OShanassy

All I want for Christmas is a little less conversation and little more action

posted by Kelly OShanassy on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 11:27

Mr Rudd and Mr Brumby!

Outside the Bella Centre at the opening of the Copenhagen Climate Summit there was a sign that simply said 'Blah, Blah, Blah'. I can't think of anything that more aptly frames the conference and its disappointing outcomes.

I don't know...

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Mark

Environment Victoria's campaign highlights for the year

posted by Mark on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 14:48

yep, there's a few...

It's never easy securing environmental victories, but we reckon we’ve had a pretty good year on the campaign trail. While we’re still not taking the critical big steps forward to reduce emissions, save our rivers and protect our...

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Launch of our ARE YOU IN? Campaign Wednesday, 7 October 2009 Environment Victoria CEO, Kelly O'Shanassy talks about our new campaign to mobilise 5 million people at the recent launch of our ARE YOU IN? Campaign. Share
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Are you in? We've got a bold plan. Get everyone in Victoria to start taking Green Action. That's all 5 million of us, all doing some part big and small, to safeguard our environment. Because we know it's not impossible. In fact, it's already happening. So what do you say? Are you in?   A...
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