On 1 November 2023, the new Victoria Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) commenced. Victorians will be able to exchange eligible…[Read More]
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…[Read More]
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…[Read More]
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…[Read More]
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…[Read More]
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…[Read More]
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…[Read More]
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…[Read More]
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…[Read More]
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…[Read More]