Outputs & IMPACT

A record of my peer-reviewed publications, reports, conference papers and media contributions that reflect a commitment to rigorous research, knowledge exchange and real-world impact.

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Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme for Packaging (No Time to Waste) Bill 2026

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In the Press

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


    The Conversation

    Authored by Bhavna Middha, Ralph Horne, Vincent Pettigrove

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  • Melbourne councils say state government task force to crack down on illegal dumping is ineffective


    ABC News

    In commentary, Bhavna Middha

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


    The Conversation

    Authored by Bhavna Middha, Ralph Horne, Kajsa Lundberg

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


    The Conversation

    Authored by Bhavna Middha, Nicola Willand

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


    The Conversation

    Authored by Bhavna Middha, Ralph Horne

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  • Plastic Free July is a waste of time if the onus is only on consumers


    The Conversation

    Authored by Bhavna Middha, Ralph Horne

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  • We can’t keep putting apartment residents’ waste in the too hard basket


    The Conversation

    Authored by Bhavna Middha, Ralph Horne

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  • Councils often ignore residents on social media. How can digital platforms ensure they have a say in planning?


    The Conversation

    Authored by Bhavna Middha, Ian McShane

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  • Stimulus that retrofits housing can reduce energy bills and inequity too


    The Conversation

    Authored by Bhavna Middha, Nicola Willand, Ralph Horne, Emma Baker, Trivess Moore

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  • Voluntary home energy ratings won’t drive retrofits for all, but these solutions will


    The Fifth Estate

    Authored by Bhavna Middha, Ralph Horne, Nicola Willand, Sarah Robertson

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  • Inefficient fridges and confusing messaging are leading to high energy bills and food waste


    The Fifth Estate

    Authored by Bhavna Middha, Alan Pears

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  • We have to talk about energy poverty


    The Fifth Estate

    Authored by Bhavna Middha, Nooshin Torabi, Nicola Willand, Ralph Horne

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Reports, Stories & Mentions

  • Practice Theory Methodologies: Interview with Bhavna


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  • The lived experience of COVID-19: housing and household resilience


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  • Recycling and plastics in apartments: Collaborating with householders beyond the Attitude Behaviour Choice paradigm


    By Bhavna Middha, Ralph Horne, Kajsa Lundberg, Tamzin Rollason, Cecily Maller, Ninna Larsen (Reground), Tim Scott (City of Kingston)

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  • High-rise plastic: Socio-material entanglements in apartments


    Royal Geographical Society

    by Bhavna Middha, Ralph Horne, Louis Dorignon

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