Greens MLA Jo Clay launches zero-waste proposal ahead of Circular Economy strategy

Alex Crowe
August 13 2022 - 5:30am
Delizia Hiltunen makes soap from repurposed cooking oil and animal fat, adding essential oils, Australian clay and botanics for the scent. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Delizia Hiltunen makes soap from repurposed cooking oil and animal fat, adding essential oils, Australian clay and botanics for the scent. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Used cooking oil from cafes in Canberra and Queanbeyan is filtered and cleaned and turned into soap then returned to the counters to be sold alongside coffees. It's the circular economy at work.

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Alex Crowe

Alex Crowe

Science and Environment Reporter

Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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