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EPA SA has released the following updated guidelines that relate to the Container Deposit Scheme for SA: Super collector guidelines – This guideline is intended to assist applicants […]
On 1 July 2023, new rules commenced that requires farmers who use or store 5m3 or more of waste tyres as weights for silage production on their farms to register their […]
EPA Victoria is seeking feedback on two draft guidelines for onsite wastewater management: Draft Guideline for Onsite Wastewater Management (GOWM). A reference document informing all areas […]
A Broadmeadows company and its director has been fined $7,000 after pleading guilty to charges by EPA Victoria over stockpiles of old tyres, electronics and mixed […]
Sustainability Victoria (SV) is supporting industry and local government through the Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund (CEIF): Hazardous Waste – Round 3 that aims to build the […]
Sustainability Victoria (SV) is supporting industry and local councils through Round 4 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund. The fund aims to: build the […]
EPA SA has approved PFAS-contaminated solid waste to be disposed of at the Cleanaway Inkerman landfill, north of Adelaide, SA. This means that SA will join […]
The Federal Government is seeking to develop a regulatory product stewardship scheme for small electrical and electronic equipment and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in order to […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on the possible changes to the energy efficiency requirements applying to televisions and […]
You must ensure you keep all paperwork to prove your waste has been lawfully disposed of to avoid enforcement by EPA. EPA Victoria recently fined a […]
In early 2022, EPA SA sought comment on Turning the Tide on Single-use Plastic 2021. Based on the feedback received, SA’s Deputy Premier Hon Susan Close announced […]
Just a reminder that Stage 2 of the WA Plan for Plastics came into effect on 27 February 2023 and includes a second set of single-use […]
Applications for funding are now open for Round 3 of the Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund: Hazardous Waste. Total funding of $4.5 million is available to industry […]
At the recent Environment Ministers’ meeting it was agreed to put in place a new packaging regulatory scheme that will develop mandatory packaging design obligations, so […]
Applications for funding are now open for Round 4 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund. The funding from Sustainability Victoria supports industry and local […]
EPA Victoria has stated that a Supreme Court decision handed down on 2 June 2023 was important in confirming EPA’s powers to protect the community and […]
The Federal Water Quality Australia has published the following draft default guideline values (DGVs) technical briefs and associated data for public comment: Copper in marine water […]
The Western Australian Waste Authority has commenced a review of the state’s Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030. The waste strategy sets out objectives and […]
The SA Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has approved PFAS-contaminated solid waste to be disposed of at the Cleanaway Inkerman landfill, north of Adelaide. This is the […]
The Western Australian Government has announced an increase in the waste levy from July 2024. The levy is imposed on waste disposed to landfill in Perth […]
The Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has delivered its recommendations on a proposal to construct and operate a landfill near York, noting that the consideration […]
Green Industries SA, in partnership with the Environment Protection Authority and Local Government Association of South Australia, has released the SA Better Practice Guide: Sustainable Kerbside […]
EPA Victoria has advised that they will target Melbourne businesses suspected of illegally transporting and/or storing waste tyres. These businesses will be the subject of a […]
The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES) is working with the NSW EPA to develop a new nationally consistent integrated waste tracking and reporting system […]
The Federal and WA Governments have co-invested $11.25 million for 3 new organic recycling infrastructure projects that are expected to divert up to 275,000 tonnes of […]
Over 1,500 tonnes of sandalwood nuts are wasted each year. While sandalwood is harvested for its essential oil, most of the edible nuts are left on […]
The WA Government has released the Draft State Waste Infrastructure Plan for comment. Long-term planning for waste infrastructure at a state level is the basis of […]
A reminder that the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme is due to commence on 1 November 2023.
This year’s Get the Site Right campaign is reminding all construction, builders and developers that they have a critical role to play in reducing environmental impacts […]
From 1 November 2023, the QLD Government will expand the container refund scheme to include glass wine and pure spirit bottles. All glass wine and pure spirit […]
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