Environment Southland Awards 2015

Scott Campbell News

Southland’s environmental champions were recognised at the 20th Annual Southland Environment Awards in Invercargill in August. There were 33 nominees, representing all corners of the region with each one contributing to the betterment of Southland’s environment. The winner of the Commercial …

Record volume of waste plastic

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Plasback collected a record volume of waste plastic from farms during the month of September with over 250 tonnes collected and baled during the month. Our new balers in Matamata and Palmerston North have improved the collection network with a …

Silage wrap recycling on upward trend

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Silage wrap recycling is gaining pace. New Zealand’s farm plastic recycling specialist Plasback says it recently passed the 3000 tonne mark and it will add another 1000 tonne to its total this year. Plasback manager Chris Hartshorne says the scheme …

Zebras will get a trial run on Pennsylvania Avenue

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Article found here- https://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/19568/zebras-will-get-a-trial-run-on-pennsylvania-avenue/ by Ryan Sigworth   •   July 24, 2013 DC transportation officials say a small physical barrier called the Zebra could prevent illegal U-turns on Pennsylvania Avenue, which endanger cyclists using the bike lanes. After some …