New WtE facility being built in Melbourne
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$500,000 fine for using unlicensed waste depots
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EPA’s changes will decrease recycling rates, reduce jobs, discourage investment
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30 councils benefit from scrap grants
Two sets of grants totalling more than $2.8 million will be a boon for recycling food waste across NSW. 105
Recycling, reusing, repurposing waste – who’s responsible?
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Composting reduces GHG emissions compared to landfill
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Update: EPA changes mind on recovered fines
Following industry consultation, the NSW EPA will not move ahead with proposed changes to the rules governing how skip bin … 0 190
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Pilot scheme launched for free food waste recycling
Brisbane City Council has launched a new free food waste recycling service pilot.0 111Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
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