Category Archives: Council

The big green furphy: experts bust degradable plastic bag myth

Posted on April 26, 2016 by SourceSepSystems

An interesting article originally published in the SMH, watch the video here  . As we continue to campaign for education about the risk of ‘biodegradable’ bags, and compare them to alternatives such as ‘compostable’ solutions, it’s important to highlight Australia’s strict Compostable Certifications for … Continue reading →

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2,300 Tonnes of Food and Garden Organics Recycled in Byron Shire

Posted on April 22, 2016 by SourceSepSystems

Originally published in the BYRON BAY BLOG. For more information about this publication or the beautiful Byron Bay area, click here . For more information on the Compost-A-Pak liners used in the program, click here Congratulations Byron Shire! You have … Continue reading →

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The Next Generation Kitchen Caddy

Posted on March 30, 2016 by SourceSepSystems

At Source Separation Systems, we believe small actions can change the world, and so we are passionate about inspiring people to live more sustainably. In Australia, approx. 50% of household waste is organic, and we know a successful organics program can … Continue reading →

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Looking To A More Sustainable Future

Posted on August 20, 2015 by SourceSepSystems

Here at Source Separation Systems we pride ourselves on being the leaders of innovation within our industry! Today we are pleased to announce our brand new products to help work towards a more sustainable future. Innovative workplace solutions, which you … Continue reading →

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Compostable vs Degradable… What’s in a name?

Posted on August 20, 2015 by SourceSepSystems

First Published in Waste + Water Management, Australia While many still consider the terms ‘compostable’, ‘degradable’ and biodegradable’ to be, for all intents,  interchangeable (or even a matter of naming semantics), nothing could be further from the truth – especially when it … Continue reading →

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