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LG Focus· This weekEnvironment

Federal Parliament has spoken on tyres -the time for action is now.

Tyre Stewardship Australia has welcomed a federal parliamentary committee report on the tyre industry and urged the government to act on its 12 recommendations without delay. The recommendations include national rules for end-of-life tyres, a staged move away from onsite burial of mining tyres, and support for regional and remote areas. Chief Executive Lina Goodman said off-the-road tyre recovery rates had risen from 9 per cent to 21 per cent since 2021. Consumer research commissioned by the group found 91 per cent of Australians support national rules for used tyres.

Federal Parliament has spoken on tyres -the time for action is now.
PerthNow Local· This weekHealth

E-cigarettes, vapes: ‘Problematic waste item’ calls for a proper disposal option amid fire concerns

The City of Stirling has unanimously supported a motion calling for a national vape disposal scheme. Councillor Daniela Ion says discarded e-cigarettes are often littered or placed in ordinary bins. Lithium-ion batteries in vapes can ignite when crushed during waste collection, causing fires in bins and collection vehicles. A study funded by the Waste Authority found more than 65 per cent of vape materials are recyclable. Letters seeking an interim State-funded amnesty collection program will be sent to State and Federal health authorities.

E-cigarettes, vapes: ‘Problematic waste item’ calls for a proper disposal option amid fire concerns

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