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Insect diversity is not just about butterflies (Supplied by Denis Crawford of Graphic Science)

Environment & Sustainability Pest and Diseases

Insects – the foundation of biodiversity

02/06/2022 Denis Crawford 668 Views 0 Comments

By Denis Crawford

Biodiversity in gardens means growing a variety of plants, which are likely to attract a variety of insects. That might sound alarming to some, but it’s actually a good thing.

Biodiversity can be a bit of a buzzword, but the way I look at it, is insects are the foundation of biodiversity.… Continue reading

All types of plastic can be recycled using the Cat-HTR process. (Image: Pixabay Ralphs_Fotos)

Recycling

Plastics set to return to from whence they came

02/06/2022 Bruce Thompson 584 Views 0 Comments

By Bruce Thompson

Australians produce 3.4 million tonnes of plastic each year but just 13% is recycled. And we’re above average because globally, only 9% of all plastic is recycled. With the future forecast of there being more pieces of plastic than fish in the world’s oceans by 2050, it’s a fate our quickly plasticising oceans seems unable to avoid.… Continue reading