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October 30, 2023RMIT University

The Transition to a Circular Built Environment in Australia: An Analysis of the Jurisdictional Policy Framework

Professor Usha Iyer-Raniga is at the School of Property and Construction Management at RMIT University. Usha is co-leading...

Organisation
RMIT University
Type
Research and Studies
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Global
Sectors
Water
Public Procurement
Environmental Services
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Industrial Sector
Energy
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
Education
Resource
March 31, 2023UNEP SCP

USA: REDUCING FOOD WASTE IN HOTELS

While preventing waste is best, even if waste can’t be completely eliminated, the carbon impact can be mitigated by diverting...

Organisation
UNEP SCP
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Sectors
Food & Beverage
Tourism
Resource
March 31, 2023UNEP SCP

WWF-US Hotel Kitchen Toolkit

In the US, it is estimated that 30-40% of all food is lost or wasted. A large portion of this food waste ends up in landfills...

Organisation
UNEP SCP
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Sectors
Tourism
Policy
March 6, 2023

Equipment Energy Efficiency Program

The Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) program is a joint initiative of the Australian Government, Australian state and...

Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
March 6, 2023

Euro VI Standards for New Heavy Vehicles

The current minimum noxious emission standard for new heavy vehicles in Australia is Australian Design Rule 80/03, which is...

Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
March 6, 2023

Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards scheme

The WELS scheme achievements against the three objects of the WELS Act include: Water savings: The WELS scheme has...

Type
National strategy/Roadmap/Plan
Policy
March 6, 2023

Reforms to Australia’s packaging co-regulatory framework

Australia has a mandatory national co-regulatory framework that was established in 1999 to reduce the environmental impacts...

Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
March 6, 2023

National Waste Policy and National Waste Policy Action Plan

The National Waste Policy identifies five overarching principles for waste management in a circular economy. These are: avoid...

Type
National strategy/Roadmap/Plan
Policy
March 6, 2023

National Plastics Plan 2021

The National Plastics Plan sets out Australia’s goals and actions to reduce the negative impacts of plastics on the...

Type
National strategy/Roadmap/Plan
Policy
March 6, 2023Australia - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment

National Food Waste Strategy: Halving Australia’s food waste by 2030

The National Food Waste Strategy: Halving Australia’s food waste by 2030 (the Strategy) provides a framework to support...

Organisation
Australia - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Type
National strategy/Roadmap/Plan
Policy
March 5, 2023US Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)

USDA Food System Transformation Framework

The goals of USDA’s Food System Transformation framework include: Building a more resilient food supply chain that provides...

Organisation
US Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)
Type
National strategy/Roadmap/Plan
Project
March 5, 2023US Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)

Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreements

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $9.4 million in 45 cooperative agreements that support...

Organisation
US Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)