The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced an investigation into a large chemical fire at Coopers Environmental Waste Recycling Pty Ltd in North St Marys, Sydney. The fire started at
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Governments asked to introduce reusable packaging plans
The Boomerang Alliance has welcomed the release of the NSW Plastic Plan 2.0, which includes the scaling up of public place reuse, and has set the agenda for other State and Territory Governments to follow. The alliance is calling on all Australian State and Territory Governments to follow the NSW lead and introduce policies that promote reuse, starting with reusable cups and containers in public places. Reusable cups and food containers in the public place need to become the norm in Australia.
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Kealba landfill operations banned by Vic EPA
EPA Victoria has banned Barro Group, operator of the Sunshine landfill in Kealba from accepting waste and commencing landfill operation. It has also informed Barro Group of its intention to begin the process of suspending Barro Group’s licence.
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Member of public spots illegal chemical dumper
EPA Victoria has fined a Shepparton man $2,035 and ordered him to clean up the mess, after the dumping of more than 1,000 litres of an agricultural chemical at Tallygaroopna. The investigation began when
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More battery fires yet still no action of mandatory productship scheme
Another day, another dangerous fire on board a waste collection vehicle — this time in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD. While the public sees the flashing lights, those working across Australia’s waste
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EPA NSW rolls out asbestos campaign for summer
A statewide campaign is rolling out across New South Wales over summer to the end of April 2026 to sound the alarm on the serious and ongoing dangers of asbestos in homes and buildings.
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BSC asks for urgent implementation of new battery regulation
An Australian battery manufacturer, recycler and the national battery stewardship scheme have issued a call for the NSW Government to activate the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation 2025 (Batteries) before the end of the year, warning that every day of delay increases risks for households, children, waste workers and emergency responders.
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Victoria EPA to carry out snap inspections
EPA Victoria is conducting snap inspections at factories in the South Metropolitan area that use plastic pellets in their manufacturing process.
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Why the Queensland CDS needs urgent reform
By Jeff Angel The Queensland container refund scheme (CRS – Containers for Change) began on 1 November 2018, a year after the breakthrough NSW scheme (Return & Earn), which had been subject to
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SPSA – shaping Australia’s soft plastics recycling future
Industry input is now being sought to help design Australia’s forthcoming national soft plastics recycling scheme, with Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia (SPSA) releasing a nationwide Request for Information
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