The NSW Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1.6 million from the Waste Less, Recycle More initiative to help establish…[Read More]
State-of-the-art recycled glass sorting plant to be constructed for O-I Australia
Published: July 18, 2014
O-I Australia, the world’s largest glass container manufacturer, has been provided funding of $1.5 million by the Australian Packaging Covenant…[Read More]
Freight company failed to secure liquid waste
Published: July 18, 2014
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a penalty notice to a freight company for failing to properly secure…[Read More]
Western Downs Regional council plans second regional landfill
Published: July 18, 2014
Western Downs Regional Council is investigating a second regional landfill to be located in the west of the region to…[Read More]
NEW GUIDELINE: Permit to transport Prescribed Industrial Waste (PIW)
Published: July 14, 2014
EPA Victoria has released the Permit to transport prescribed industrial waste (PIW) guideline. Owners of vehicles used for the transport…[Read More]
Industry in Brooklyn area warned to take action against dust issues from their industrial sites
Published: July 14, 2014
EPA Victoria has requested that industry in the Brooklyn area take action to mitigate raising dust from their sites. This…[Read More]
Impacts on Landfill/Waste after repeal of carbon tax
Published: July 4, 2014
At present, Landfill and waste facilities that accept solid waste above a set target are required to report their emissions…[Read More]
Free waste and recycling audits
Published: July 4, 2014
Many businesses across NSW will be able to tap into new opportunities to reduce waste to landfill and boost recycling…[Read More]
Draft Amendment to the National Directory for Radiation Protection – Disposal of Radioactive Material – Comment Sought
Published: June 27, 2014
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPNSA) has released a draft amendment to the National Directory for Radiation…[Read More]
Reducing nutrient, pesticides and sediments discharge in the Reef – report released
Published: June 20, 2014
The Federal Department of Environment has released a report, Australian Government Reef Achievements 2008-2013 that provides information on the success…[Read More]
