A new material that prevents plastic from ageing has been developed by CSIRO offering huge environmental and cost savings for…[Read More]
Combatting Illegal dumping in Sydney inner west
Published: June 6, 2014
Illegal rubbish dumpers in Sydney’s inner west will be the target of a new squad, set to hit the streets…[Read More]
Orica presses ahead to remove hazwaste legacy
Published: May 30, 2014
Orica has lodged an application with the Federal Government to export 132 tonnes of HCB waste currently stockpiled at the…[Read More]
Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) – Application to vary methodology determination Comment by 25 June 2014
Published: May 23, 2014
The Federal Department of Environment is seeking comments on the application to vary methodology determination Native Forest protection (Avoided deforestation).…[Read More]
New waste treatment master plan to deliver ‘energy from waste’ solution
Published: May 23, 2014
The City of Sydney has released an ambitious waste treatment master plan which aims to deliver an ‘energy from waste’…[Read More]
National Waste Policy Implementation Report 2012-13 – Released
Published: May 16, 2014
The Federal Department of Environment has released the National Waste Policy Implementation Report 2012 and 2013 which sets out progress…[Read More]
Waste transporter gets four penalty notices for illegally transporting waste containing asbestos
Published: May 16, 2014
The NSW EPA has issued four penalty infringement notices to a waste carrier for illegally transporting waste containing asbestos contaminated…[Read More]
Interim Waste Management Policy for Storing Waste Tyres in Victoria
Published: May 2, 2014
An Interim Waste Management Policy (interim WMP) has been released to regulate tyre stockpiles in Victoria. The policy is effective…[Read More]
EPA Victoria to inspect premises that store waste tyres
Published: May 2, 2014
EPA Victoria will be inspecting premises that store waste tyres. If premises are not meeting the requirements of the WMP,…[Read More]
New waste regulation comes into force 1 September 2014
Published: May 2, 2014
NSW EPA is continuing to tighten regulations in the waste industry – with changes proposed under the Protection of the…[Read More]
