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Battery safety to prevent fires

NSW Government is raising awareness on how to prevent potential fires from the improper disposal of batteries. Households are urged to use, store and dispose of […]

PFAS and PeCB Management Standards: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is inviting feedback on proposed scheduling decisions for managing chemicals that pose a high […]

Proposed development of national framework for recycled content traceability: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking to develop a national framework for recycled content traceability and has released […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: New Plastics Technology

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced up to $60 million in funding is now available under the Recycling Modernisation […]

Reducing the regulatory barriers for continued use of black coal fly ash: Comment sought

EPA Victoria is seeking feedback on reducing the regulatory barriers for the continued use of black coal fly ash. The use of black coal fly ash […]

Soft Plastics: NSW EPA says supermarkets have until May 2024 to find long-term solution

NSW EPA has reported that Coles and Woolworths have met their immediate obligations under the Clean-up Notices issued by EPA with more than 5000 tonnes of […]

Waste Reduction and Recycling and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023: Commenced 2 June 2023

In QLD, the Waste Reduction and Recycling and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (the WRROLA Act) commenced on 2 June 2023. The WRROLA Act supports the QLD Government’s […]

Sunset review of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011: Comment sought

The QLD Government has announced that the Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011 is due to expire on 31 August 2023.  Before remaking the regulation, the […]

DIY Asbestos removal by homeowners in QLD: Comment sought

QLD Health is seeking your feedback on whether changes to the current asbestos 10-square metre rule (’10m2 rule’) removal provisions under the Public Health Regulation 2018 (the Regulation) are necessary […]

Plastic Free July

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is promoting the campaign, Plastic Free July, that is a global movement encouraging millions of […]

Recycling Victoria’s proposed Container Deposit Scheme refund sharing protocols: Comment sought

Recycling Victoria is seeking your feedback on the Container Deposit Scheme Refund sharing protocols and is consulting with material recovery facilities, local government, Alpine Resorts Victoria […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund: Hazardous Waste Round 3 Opens

Sustainability Victoria has announced additional funding to support hazardous waste infrastructure projects.  The funding is through the Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund: Hazardous Waste – Round 3 […]

Towards a Circular Economy: Enhancing NSW resource recovery framework

NSW EPA has released a delivery plan to implement recommendations of the Independent Review of the Resource Recovery Framework to improve recovery, reuse and circularity of […]

NEW GUIDELINES for SA Container Deposit Scheme

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-Farm Tyres Registration deadline

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 […]

Draft guidelines for onsite wastewater management

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 […]

Mixed waste stockpiles and non compliance leads to fine

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 […]

Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund: Hazardous Waste – Round 3 opens

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 […]

Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund – Round 4 opens

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 […]

Cleanway Inkerman landfill approved for PFAS waste disposal

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 […]

Regulation to reduce waste from small electric products and solar photovoltaic systems: Comment sought

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 […]

Consultation Regulation Impact Statement: Televisions, Computer Monitors and Digital Signage Displays

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 […]

No paperwork to show lawful disposal of waste resulted in fine to company

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 […]

Additional ban of more single plastic products: Commences 1 Sept 2023

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 […]

Second set of single-use plastics phase out from 1 September 2023

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 […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Round 4 of the Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund: Hazardous Waste opens

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 […]

Environment Ministers reiterate commitment to a circular economy

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 […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Round 4 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund opens

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 […]

Supreme Court decision toughens pollution enforcement

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 […]

New draft default water guideline values

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 […]

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