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Proposed additional action on plastic in NSW: Comment sought

NSW EPA is proposing to take further action on plastics in NSW and has released a new paper – NSW Plastics: Next Steps for your feedback, […]

Amendment to Waste Regulation: Commenced 27 October 2023

In NSW, the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Amendment (Mixed Waste Organic Outputs) Regulation 2023 (Amending Regulation) amended the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014 (Waste Regulation) […]

Amendment to Radiation Control Act: Commenced 24 October 2023

In NSW, the Radiation Control Amendment Act 2023 (the amending Act) amends the Radiation Control Act 1990 (the Act) to implement the recommendations of a 2021 statutory review of the Act.  […]

Five organics recycling facilities to share $850K to implement best practice in their operations

In WA, five operators of organics recycling facilities will share $850,000 in funding under the WasteSorted grants – Organics Infrastructure Program The grants are intended to […]

National waste export summary – April to June 2023

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data on national waste exports and is providing […]

Ban on e-waste to landfill in WA: Comment sought

WA Government is seeking to ban e-waste disposal to landfill from 2024, with a decision regulatory impact statement (DRIS) and report now available. Implementation of the […]

EPA Science Report for Information only: Summary of PFAS concentrations detected in the environment

EPA Victoria has released a new science report on PFAS in the environment to enable industry to identify PFAS concentrations in the environment from non-point sources. […]

Bin Trim grants program to help businesses reduce waste and cut emissions

Fourteen successful projects will receive funding under the latest NSW’s Bin Trim grants round, awarded by the NSW Government.  The recipients are expected to assist around […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Growing the recovery of organic waste via food organic and garden organic fund

The QLD Government is providing funding through the Growing the Recovery of Organic Waste via Food Organic and Garden Organic (GROW FOGO) Fund – South East […]

Ban on e-waste going to landfill: Comment sought

The WA Government is seeking feedback on regulations to ban e-waste from landfill. E-waste items like televisions, mobile phones, computers, screens, data storage, refrigerators, dishwashers, batteries, […]

Code of Practice for Common Risk Management Techniques for Quarries: Comment sought

Consultation opens to review and provide feedback on the draft Code of Practice for Common Risk Management Techniques for Quarries.  Earth Resources Regulator (ERR) have designed […]

NEW GUIDELINES: Asbestos and Waste Tyres

From 19 September 2023, new Asbestos and Waste Tyres Guidelines (Version 2) come into effect that contain legal requirements that consignors, transporters and receivers of Asbestos […]

QLD Containers for Change – to include wine and spirit bottles: Effective 1 November 2023

The Queensland Government has announced that the Containers for Change will include wine and spirit bottles from 1 November 2023.

Outcomes of Waste Authority Meeting 11 September 2023

The WA’s Waste Authority has released the outcomes of its last Meeting on 11 September 2023.  Details of important matters discussed and decisions are now available: […]

Safe Work Australia says Asbestos Registers are a must for workplaces: New guide released

Have the buildings, structures or plant equipment at your workplace been built or installed before 2004, or if in Queensland before 1990?  If you are the […]

Waste export summary for January – March 2023

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the latest Waste export summary for January – March 2023. Blue Environment was […]

More single-use plastics bans commence 1 September 2023

Effective 1 September 2023, Queensland has now banned on additional single-use plastic items, therefore, businesses in Queensland are no longer able to supply: Plastic shopping bags which […]

Stage 2 ban on additional single-plastics: Commenced 1 September 2023

WA’s Plan for Plastics Stage 2 came into effect on 27 February 2023.   Stage 2 items are in the process of being phased out, with different […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Round 2 of the Recycling Modernisation Fund – General Stream: Guidelines released

The WA Government has released guidelines for Round 2 of the Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) General stream.   The RMF General stream provides grant funding support to […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: WasteSorted Infrastructure Grants 2023-24

The Waste Authority is providing funding under the WasteSorted Infrastructure Grants program  to support investment in recycling and processing infrastructure in WA. This grants program is […]

Exposure Draft on Recycling and Waste Reduction (Export – Paper and Cardboard) Rules 2023: Comment sought

 Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your views on the Exposure Draft of the Recycling and Waste Reduction (Export – Paper […]

Proposed new Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) (Risk, Consequence and Contingency) Regulations 2023: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking your views on the proposed risk, consequence and contingency regulations to manage risks to essential […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for Recycling/ Air Quality / Timber Industry transition from native to timber harvesting

The following funding opportunities are now available: Recycling Modernisation Fund Plastics Technology Stream – closes 4 September 2023 Air Quality Improvement Precincts Grant Program – closes […]

Submissions on Draft End of Waste (EOW) Code – Biochar

The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES) has developed a Submissions on draft end of waste (EOW) code – Biochar to allow the use of […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Growing the Recovery of Organic Waste via Food Organic and Garden Organics (Grown FOGO) Fund – SE QLD

Organic waste makes up around half of what Queenslanders throw away each week in their kerbside waste (red lid) bin. Diverting organic material from landfill presents […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Recycling Modernisation Fund Plastics Technology Stream

The Federal Government is providing funding under the Recycling Modernisation Fund Plastics Technology stream to deliver national solutions for hard-to-recycle plastics. Under the Federal Government’s funding […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for projects that contribute to waste strategy’s targets

The WasteSorted Infrastructure Grants program is an initiative of the Government of WA administered by the Waste Authority and funded through the Waste Avoidance and Resource […]

Illegal dumping of industrial waste – enforcement

EPA Victoria has laid charges against a Sunshine North company and its two company directors for allegedly dumping industrial waste at Solomon Heights Estate, Sunshine North […]

EPA Victoria warns businesses of breaches in storing and stockpiling waste

”It is critical how you store and stockpile waste. You must prevent any fire risks. All businesses must understand the importance of meeting EPA Victoria deadlines […]

Fine issued to graffiti cleaning company for white substance into stormwater

EPA Victoria has fined a North Coburg company $3,698 after one of its employees was seen washing a white substance into a stormwater drain. A community […]

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