
Going offgrid to improve climate resilience reduces costs to all energy consumers
For the first time, hard numbers on the benefits of offgrid energy systems in meeting the challenge of climate change, are now available.

WA 10cent refunds on drink containers needs more work
The Western Australian Container deposit scheme, launched today, will need a lot more work to be accessible and maximise recycling, said TEC on releasing a new briefing today. Claims it is the most accessible in Australia are simply wrong.

Nats Deranged Campaign Against Koalas
At a time when the NSW government needs to fully focus on managing the COVID crisis, the National Party’s ‘’split’’ from the Coalition over the koala protection is one the most irrational moves seen in many decades and will do a great disservice to the community, TEC said today.

‘HEALTH REPORT’ CALLS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO QLD CONTAINER RECYCLING SCHEME
Queensland’s Container Recycling Scheme (CRS) has come under fire in an independent health report that calls for greater transparency and reporting, an increased number of refund locations and expansion to the types of bottles and cans which can be returned.

Win on reducing energy use, bills and emissions
National Electricity market regulators have agreed to implement a rule change championed by TEC, PIAC and the Australia Institute by 2021, that will reduce energy use, bills and CO2 emissions.

Lost Shipping Containers – plastic pollution hazard
The loss of up to 50 shipping containers now polluting the NSW east coast should be treated as a hazardous pollution event with consequent large fines to help with cleanup, Total Environment Centre and the Boomerang Alliance said today.

Viral Green Space Renaissance
In this time of COVID-19, Sydneysiders are flocking to our green spaces for exercise and mental relaxation. It can be numbing staying indoors and certainly, is not a healthy lifestyle. Young parents are pushing prams; older couples are strolling; there’s lots of dog walking; teenagers chat as they stride; cyclists discovering bike paths; informal games with the kids; solo walkers plugged into ipods.