The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released a report on the national consultation with industry, governments, researchers…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – To upgrade e-waste collection and storage facilities and deliver education campaign to support the ban on e-waste to landfills and Ban on e-waste to landfill – effective 1 July 2019
Published: April 27, 2018
The Victorian Government has announced an investment of $16.5 million to upgrade e-waste collection and storage facilities across the state…[Read More]
EPA Victoria suspends licence of landfill operator
Published: April 27, 2018
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has suspended the licence of a landfill operator due to the ongoing inability…[Read More]
Blitz targeting sediment run-off at Sydney construction sites – Commences May 2018
Published: April 27, 2018
A blitz targeting sediment run-off at Sydney construction sites will commence in May 2018, with a number of compliance officers…[Read More]
Return and Earn initiative collects more than 150 million plastic drinking containers in NSW
Published: April 20, 2018
NSW EPA has reported that more than 150 million drink containers have been refunded through Return and Earn, and more…[Read More]
Conviction for recycling company for false and misleading NSW EPA
Published: April 20, 2018
A demolition and recycling company in NSW has been convicted and fined $75,000 in a NSW court for knowingly providing…[Read More]
NEW GUIDANCE – On the use of monitored natural attenuation (MNA) for groundwater clean-up
Published: April 20, 2018
The Western Australia Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has released draft guidance on the use of monitored natural…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Reminder – Assistance for recycling industry
Published: April 13, 2018
Applications are now open for funding grants of between $50,000 to $500,000 from Sustainability Victoria to assist the recycling industry…[Read More]
NSW Government’s response to the enforcement of China’s National Sword policy – NSW Recycling Industry changes – Temporary increases to stockpiling limits – Intergovernmental Taskforce – Assistance for Councils
Published: April 13, 2018
The NSW Government and NSW EPA have announced that they will work with councils, regional waste groups and industry in…[Read More]
Review of the Product Stewardship Act 2011 and a national approach to stewardship action – Have your say!
Published: April 6, 2018
The Federal Department of Environment and Energy is seeking feedback on Product Stewardship Act 2011 to inform a review of…[Read More]
