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Product Lifecycle Responsibility Act 2025: Passed NSW Parliament

On 28 March 2025, the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Act 2025 was passed by NSW Parliament and will commence on a date to be set. The legislation […]

NSW energy from waste framework review: Feedback extended

NSW EPA has extended feedback on proposed changes to the NSW energy from waste framework. Please provide your feedback by 5.00pm, 16 May 2025.

2025 WasteSorted Awards: Open for nominations

The WA Waste Authority is calling for nominations for the 2025 WasteSorted Awards. The Awards are held annually and recognise individuals and organisations in WA who […]

New legislation to place greater responsibility on suppliers of certain products

In NSW, a Bill is before Parliament that seeks to introduce legislation that would require suppliers of certain products to take responsibility for the handling and […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: $31.4 million in grants open for NSW councils to support rollout of FOGO recycling

NSW EPA has announced $31.4 million in grants for councils to support the roll out of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) recycling.  With food and […]

Guidance: What’s coming from EPA Victoria

At the recent 2025 AEBN Annual National Conference on Environment, Climate Change and Energy Webinar on 7 March 2025, Lee Miezis, CEO EPA Victoria advised that […]

Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment (FOGO Recycling) Act 2025: Commenced 2 March 2025

The NSW Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment (FOGO Recycling) Act 2025 (FOGO Recycling Act) commenced on 2 March 2025.   The FOGO Recycling Act introduces mandates on […]

NSW Energy from Waste framework review

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the NSW energy from waste framework. The paper outlines options and seeks your views on 3 key […]

Resource Recovery Order and Exemption Framework: Comment sought

NSW EPA is drafting new and updated guidelines on the resource recovery order and exemption framework, including updated information on how to apply for an order […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES for businesses with waste and resource recovery projects

The QLD Government is providing the following funding to assist businesses with waste and resource recovery programs. Household Waste Payment Scheme Let’s Get it Sorted (LGIS) […]

$30M for project to commercialise new process for manufacturing cathode powder for lithium-ion batteries

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed $30 million, in conditional funding, to VSPC Pty Ltd who seeks to commercialise a new process for manufacturing […]

Statewide mandate for Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO)

NSW Parliament has passed legislation to mandate Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection services for businesses and institutions in stages from July 2026 and for […]

Protection of the Environment: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the Sustainable Construction –  Protection of the Environment Policy (PEP) that will establish a reporting and monitoring framework for emissions […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Open for applications

The following funding is open for businesses – to assist with waste and resource recovery programs – Let’s Get it Sorted (LGIS) Partnership Program Regional Waste […]

Australia’s Circular Economy Framework: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released Australia’s Circular Economy Framework: Doubling our circularity rate – a blueprint for Australia’s […]

Review of Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is undertaking a statutory review of the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (2020) that is intended […]

CSIRO assisting SMEs to grow in recycling and circular economy: Applications sought

CSIRO is supporting small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that work in the recycling and circular economy to advance their research goals and help develop greener supply chains. […]

Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group: Final report

The Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group (CEMAG) released its final report and recommendations – The Circular Advantage – to the Federal Minister for Environment and Water. […]

National Waste and Resource Recovery report for 2024: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced the release of the updated National Waste and Resource Recovery report 2024.  The […]

Waste export data – January to June 2024: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) waste export data collation for January to June […]

New Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS): New product nominations sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking to expand the range of products regulated under the Water Efficiency Labelling and […]

Establishing a monitoring and reporting framework for carbon impacts and recycled materials in public infrastructure projects: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the establishment of a monitoring and reporting framework for carbon impacts and recycled materials use in public infrastructure projects. NSW […]

Determine current use of Biosolids as a fertilizer in agriculture: NSW EPA campaign

NSW EPA has commenced a compliance campaign to determine current use of biosolidsas a fertilizer in agriculture.  This campaign will look at compliance with existing requirements […]

No Waste Levy for storm affected areas

No waste levy will apply to certain storm affected areas in NSW for a 6 week period to support communities impacted by recent storms. The items […]

Submissions sought for proposed new End of Waste codes

On an annual basis, the QLD Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation seeks  submissions on the development of new End of Waste (EOW) codes […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Circular grant funding announced

Green Industries SA has announced 2 grant funding programs that are focused on transitioning SA to a more circular economy:   Circular Infrastructure Grants Circular Infrastructure […]

Plan for Plastics exemption: Information sheet

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has released an information sheet that provides clearer information on the exemption criterial that must be met […]

Regional and remote locations to obtain support with e-waste transport costs

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is providing up to $766,000 to assist regional and remote local governments with the transportation costs of […]

Latest waste and recycling data and trends for WA published

WA’s Waste Authority released latest Waste and recycling in Western Australia 2022-23 – Data and trends report that shows data and trends in waste recovery and disposal […]

Progress on WA’s e-waste ban to landfill

The Waste Authority received an update on the progress and implementation on e-waste ban to landfill in WA, that came into effect on 1 July 2024. […]

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