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A warning from EPA SA that batteries that are being placed in kerbside bins present a high fire risk. It is critical that batteries are recycled […]
Reminder to transporters of Asbestos contaminated soil:The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) advises that under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (EP Act), there […]
NSW EPA has declared ‘significantly contaminated’ a former landfill site at St Peters in Sydney’s Inner West, as part of the St Peters Interchange. This is […]
Recycling Victoria has made available, through the Data Hub tool, new data from local government and the waste and recycling sector. The Data Hub tool currently […]
Recycling Victoria has released the first Circular Economy Risk, Consequence and Contingency Plan (CERCC Plan), following approval by the Victorian Environment Minister. The CERCC Plan is […]
The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released the National Battery Strategy which is a key part of the Federal Government’s Future Made in […]
The offshore decommissioning of oil and gas operations involves removing or satisfactorily dealing with the property and infrastructure. Decommissioning must be timely, safe and environmentally responsible. […]
The QLD Government is providing funding and initiatives to assist industry, councils and the community to take action towards becoming a zero-waste society, where waste is […]
In order for NSW communities to rebuild and recover from heavy rainfall and flooding, the NSW Government is waiving the waste levy for affected areas. The […]
NSW EPA is seeking feedback on proposed three new mandates for the collection of source-separated food organics and garden organics (FOGO) waste. When good and garden […]
NSW EPA has released an issues paper on the review of the NSW Waste Levy and seeks your feedback that is expected to inform the development […]
A meeting of Australia’s Environment Ministers’ was held recently where Ministers agreed to take urgent action to help prevent potentially deadly battery fires.Ministers have determined that […]
The WA Government has released WA’s State waste infrastructure plan that provides a long-term information framework and principles, to guide decision making for the planning and development […]
The WA Government seeks your feedback on WA’s draft Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 (waste strategy) that sets out objectives and strategies for transitioning […]
NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the proposals for 3 new mandates for the collection of source-separated food organics and garden organics (FOGO) waste. In NSW, […]
NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the operation of the NSW waste levy – the primary instrument for reducing waste to landfill and promoting resource recovery. […]
EPA Victoria has released the – Technical Reports Investigating soil arsenic concentrations across Bendigo and the Technical Report on Arsenic bioaccessibility in legacy gold mine wastes. […]
EPA Victoria has released new Guidelines for Effluent dispersal and recycling systems. Effluent dispersal and recycling systems (EDRS) are used to manage treated onsite wastewater. The […]
EPA Victoria has released a new guideline for Onsite Wastewater Management Systems (OWMS), also known as septic systems, manage wastewater at residential, community and business premises. […]
Recycling Victoria has released the first Circular Economy Risk, Consequence and Contingency Plan (CERCC Plan), following approval by the Victorian Minister for Environment. It is the […]
Australia was recently represented at the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-4) in Canada in April 2024. This was the fourth round of negotiations […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking feedback on draft guidance for industry about removing offshore oil and gas […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking your feedback on our draft Significant Impact Guidelines 1.3: Coal seam gas […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s compliance team is working to stop companies illegally exporting waste tyres. Recently it intercepted and […]
The Federal Government of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the proposed changes to strengthen the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme, […]
Recycling Victoria has released the first Circular Economy Risk, Consequence and Contingency Plan (CERCC Plan), following approval by the Victorian Minister for Environment. The CERCC Plan identifies and […]
Recycling Victoria has released the inaugural Circular Economy Market Report: an overview of Victoria’s progression to a circular economy. The report provides information about material circularity […]
NSW EPA has amended Clean-up Notices to provide additional time to two major supermarkets to manage the recovery, recycling and lawful removal of soft plastic stockpiled […]
The QLD Government is seeking feedback on a proposal for legislative changes that aim to prescribe the standard for composting facilities. These changes will over time […]
The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) is proposing to amend the current energy of waste (EOW) code for Paunch and has issued a […]
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