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$500 million recycled paper mill opens in Sydney

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell officially opened Amcor’s new $500 million  state-of-the-art recycled paper machine on February 1 at the company’s Botany Paper Mill in southern Sydney. […]

Projects approved under Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) – update

Since mid December 2012 to date, the Clean Energy Regulator has approved a number of projects under the CFI that are listed below.  The projects announced […]

New Code of Practice Onsite Wastewater management – guidance

“This Code of Practice Onsite Wastewater Management provides standards and guidance to ensure the management of onsite wastewater (up to 5000 L/day) protects public health and […]

Poor waste management systems results in fine

A Melbourne concrete company has faced fines and clean-up costs of more than $86,000 for discharging concrete slurry to a nature conservation reserve, including a wetlands […]

Landfill operator pays overdue landfill levies

EPA Victoria has been paid millions in overdue landfill levies from national quarry and landfill operator Hi-Quality Quarry Products. Proceedings were withdrawn after Hi-Quality paid close […]

New funding for business resource efficiency

Applications for the first round of funding under the Victorian Government’s three-year $10 million Smarter Resources, Smarter Business program are now open. Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate […]

Funding grants to boost resource recovery infrastructure

The Victorian Government is calling for expressions of interest from organisations to develop large-scale waste infrastructure projects capable of processing in excess of 100,000 tonnes of […]

Trials underway with compost

Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith recently announced trials were underway to demonstrate the benefits of using recycled organic matter in broad-acre farming. […]

Draft Victorian Waste policy – submission deadline extended

More time has been provided to make submissions to the Draft Victorian Waste and Resource Recovery Policy. Final submissions were originally due November 23. Some stakeholders […]

Legislation to remove QLD waste levy

QLD Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell recently introduced legislation to remove the previous QLD government’s waste levy. “The Newman Government firmly believes the […]

Movement of controlled waste into Victoria

The National Environment Protection Measure (NEPM) for the Movement of Controlled Waste between States & Territories manages the interstate movement of controlled waste into Victoria. These […]

Code of practice for the management of clinical and related wastes

The SA Environment Protection Authority has released an Industry code of practice for the management of clinical and related wastes. The code of practice focuses on […]

First piggeries project declared ‘eligible offsets project’ under Carbon Farming Initiative

On 12 October 2012, the Blantyre Methane Digestion Project was officially declared by the Clean Energy Regulator as the first eligible piggeries offsets project based on […]

New Waste Management Policy (National Pollutant Inventory) effective 4 October 2012

The new Waste Management Policy (National Pollutant Inventory) came into effect on 4 October 2012.   The new policy replaces the Industrial Waste Management Policy (National […]

Transport company fined for dumping waste

A Blue Mountains transportation company, Alcobell and its director were ordered to pay fines and costs of $14,500 in Lithgow Local Court recently for illegally transporting […]

Inquiry into profit taking by beverage companies from SA & NT container deposit scheme

The Senate, this week, agreed to an inquiry into profit taking by beverage producers from the South Australian and Northern Territory container deposit (CD), ‘cash for […]

Results released of air quality monitoring near Hallam Road landfill – Lynbrook

EPA Victoria has released the results of short term air quality monitoring that was undertaken in July 2012 near Hallam Road landfill.    The monitoring of […]

New Guidelines for asbestos in construction and demolition waste recycling facilities

New guidelines for asbestos in construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling facilities were developed by WA’s Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) to provide guidance on […]

Global study on regulation relating to landfills and application of landfill levy

The WA Government has released a report on Global Landfill Regulation & Waste Levy Review which commissioned SLA Consulting Australia and Wright Corporate Strategy to prepare […]

SA Compost guideline – comment sought

The SA Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on the appropriate conduct of composting works in accordance with the Environment Protection Act 1993. The guideline […]

NSW EPA takes action against waste operators

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is taking action to vary the operating licences of three Western Sydney waste operators who have been identified by independent […]

Sydney waste-tyre operators fine for illegal stockpiling

Four waste-tyre-processing businesses in the Sydney Region have each been fined $1500 by the EPA for illegally stockpiling waste tyres without a licence. The operators were […]

Recycling chemical containers and safe disposal of unwanted chemicals

Just a reminder that there are a couple of programs available that recycle unwanted chemical containers, as well as collect and safely dispose of obsolete agricultural […]

Sustainability Victoria’s new 3 year strategic plan

A new 3 year strategic plan for Sustainability Victoria, SV2015, was released by Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Ryan Smith recently.   Minister Smith […]

Reinvesting Victoria’s landfill levy

The Victorian Government has announced 9 successful recipients (see below) who will receive grants through the Beyond Waste Fund that totals $1.35million.  The 9 companies, receiving […]

Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) Communications Program

In an effort to provide farmers, land managers and their key influencers with credible, clear and consistent information on the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI), the Carbon […]

Comment sought on design of an accredited scheme for carbon service providers under CFI

As part of the Carbon Farming Skills program, the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has released, for public comment, a discussion paper on […]

Recycling drop off site for TVs, computer, printers and computer products

Over the next 18 months, recycling drop off points for the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme will expand in areas in metropolitan, regional and remote […]

Aquatic Ecosystem Condition Reports released

The SA Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the second set of Aquatic Ecosystem Condition Reports (AECRs) on the health of South Australia’s rivers and creeks. […]

Permit to transport Prescribed Industrial Waste (PIW) – updated guidance

EPA Victoria has released an updated publication for Permit to Transport Prescribed Industrial Waste.  It replaces publication 811.4, published July 2012.   “Owners of vehicles used […]

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