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The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released the latest reports on Hazardous Waste in Australia. The reports provide information about hazardous and controlled […]
Waste company Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd had purchased recycler SKM this week for approx $66 million. SKM collapsed in July 2019 – owing millions and stockpiling […]
A company and its Director who took over a 9,500 tonne tyre stockpile and failed to reduce its fire hazard, have been ordered to pay almost […]
A Victorian council has been fined more than $8,000 for breaching environmental licence conditions at its former Landfill. EPA Victoria had fined the council $8,261 for […]
A Local Court has fined a NSW council $55,000 for causing water pollution on three separate occasions between March and June 2018 at their Waste Management […]
A meeting of industry leaders at the Australian Council of Recycling in Melbourne highlighted the need for greater consistency in the way kerb-side collection is managed […]
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and NSW EPA is leading the development of a NSW 20-Year Waste Strategy (20YWS) and it is expected […]
NSW EPA has released two new guidance documents to assist the construction and demolition industry to be more familiar with how their contractors and subcontractors manage […]
NSW EPA has completed a strategic environmental compliance and performance review on small sewage treatment plants. As a result, NSW EPA has now released the report, […]
A new Federally funded microfactory unveiled at the University of NSW is helping to deliver world first technologies that include turning discarded plastic into high quality […]
The Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions, Angus Taylor, has announced the appointment of Clare Savage as the Chair and State/Territory member of the Australian Energy Regulator […]
EPA Victoria has released a new guideline – the Permit to transport prescribed industrial waste. The guideline explains EPA’s vehicle permitting application process in relation to […]
As part of the SA Waste Reform Program, EPA SA is seeking your views on two proposed reforms: amendment to how the Waste Levy is collected […]
The QLD Department of Environment and Science is currently seeking feedback on the following matters: Submissions on draft end of waste (EOW) code – End-of-life tyres […]
The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee is reviewing the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Avoided Clearing of Native Regrowth) Methodology Determination 2015. The Avoided Clearing method provides opportunities […]
The Committee is reviewing the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative – Avoided Deforestation 1.1) Methodology Determination 2015 The Avoided Deforestation method provides opportunities for projects to […]
EY have released a report that looks at potential opportunities and solutions for the challenges facing Australia’s recycling industry. The report, How we can find the treasure […]
NSW EPA has fined a Waste company $15,000 for an alleged breach of its environment protection licence by processing more waste than permitted. The waste company […]
Expressions of interest is now open for the Resource Recovery Industry Development Program (RRIDP): Stream One (Round Two). The Program provides financial assistance for the development […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed $6.2 million in funding towards a waste to energy project in Queensland. The Logan City Council project will […]
EPA Victoria has released the fact sheet – Fire prevention: Combustible Recyclable and Waste Materials. It is a guide to the – Management and storage of […]
As part of the Waste Reform Program, EPA SA is seeking your views on two proposed reforms: amendment to how the waste levy is collected from […]
The Western Australian Government has released an Issues Paper on Climate Change in Western Australia and is calling for comment on the issues and questions outlined […]
The Victorian Parliament Environment and Planning Committee has released its interim report into recycling and waste management in the state. The interim report deals with the […]
The Victorian EPA has revoked an official order that banned a Coolaroo recycling facility from accepting combustible recyclable and waste materials. The company was issued with […]
The WA Environment Minister Stephen Dawson has announced a further $1.17 million in funding for projects that will support Western Australia’s waste and recycling sector. The […]
The Queensland Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning is offering grants under the Resource Recovery Industry Development Program (RRIDP). Under the RRIDP, local governments, […]
The South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is consulting on proposed reforms to the landfill waste levy and financial assurances. The proposed reforms are part of […]
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) met on 9 August 2019 and agreed to establish a timetable to ban the export of waste plastic, paper, glass […]
The Federal Government has announced a new $20 million funding commitment for innovative projects to grow Australia’s domestic recycling industry. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the […]
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October 30, 2026