The Victorian Government has announced that they will ban single-use lightweight shopping bags in the state.The Victorian Minister for Environment…[Read More]
NSW container deposit scheme – Return and Earn – Commences 1 December 2017
The NSW container deposit scheme, known as Return and Earn, commences on 1 December 2017.The successful tenderers for the scheme…[Read More]
GRANT OPPORTUNITY – Round 4 Guidelines for Council Litter Prevention Grant
The NSW Environment Protection Authority has released guidelines for applicants for round four of the NSW EPA Council Litter Prevention…[Read More]
When is waste “Waste”?
The High Court of Australia recently refused to hear three separate appeals from waste companies, adding further certainty to the…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – For Councils to improve landfills in NSW
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Environmental Trust have announced funding of $2.5 million for local councils…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – NSW EPA announces Round 5 to combat illegal dumping
The NSW EPA has released guidelines for applicants for Round 5 of the clean-up and prevention program grants to combat…[Read More]
Proposed ban on E-waste from landfill Draft Waste Management Policies and policy impact assessment – Released for comment
The Victorian Government is seeking comment from the community and industry on the proposed ban on e-waste from landfill.E-waste includes…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Round 2 – Resource Recovery Infrastructure Grants – Now open
Registration of interest is now open for Round 2 of funding for Resource Recovery Infrastructure Grants from the Victorian Government.Up…[Read More]
HAVE YOUR SAY – South Australia EPA proposes mass balance reporting system
The South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has announced their intention to introduce a mass balance reporting system for licensed…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Trade waste implementation grants for food and beverage industries
Green Industries South Australia is offering trade waste implementation grants to eligible SA Water food and beverage customers to support…[Read More]