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Australia has banned 3 ‘forever chemicals’ – but Europe wants to ban all 14,000 as a precaution

Australia has banned 3 ‘forever chemicals’ – but Europe wants to ban all 14,000 as a precaution

It’s taken years for Australia to ban three types of forever chemicals. But Europe plans to ban thousands of these chemicals to avoid future issues.

25.08.2025 4

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Bhavna Middha

Australia has banned 3 ‘forever chemicals’ – but Europe wants to ban all 14,000. This precautionary approach makes clear sense

Australia has banned 3 ‘forever chemicals’ – but Europe wants to ban all 14,000. This precautionary approach makes clear sense

It’s taken years for Australia to ban three types of forever chemicals. But Europe plans to ban thousands of these chemicals to avoid future issues.

25.08.2025 3

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Bhavna Middha

Yes, paper straws suck. Rather than bring back plastic ones, let’s avoid single-use  items

President Donald Trump has ordered his government to stop using paper straws. A better approach is to avoid using single-use products.

28.02.2025 5

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Bhavna Middha

Australian houses are getting larger. For a more sustainable future, our houses can’t be the space for everything

People now see spaces like hobby rooms or ‘man-caves’ as integral to their home life, and buy or build houses with this in mind.

18.02.2025 10

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Bhavna Middha

Soft plastics, glass bins and bans on compostable liners: will Victoria’s new recycling proposal be a step forward?

In recent years, the question of what to do with our household waste has become more pressing. In 2018, China stopped accepting many types of...

05.08.2024 1

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Bhavna Middha