Will vape ban curb battery fires?
The federal government has released details of its plan to tackle vaping in Australia, starting with an importation vape ban of single-use disposable vapes from 1st January 2024.
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ACT expanding its landfill gas capture capabilities
The ACT Government has expanded its landfill gas capture capabilities at the Mugga Lane landfill. This will reduce emissions and providing reliable renewable energy that could power up to 10,800 homes
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Business fined $730k over illegal waste dump
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has successfully prosecuted a company and two individuals in the Land and Environment Court, fining them more than $730,000 in total for the unlawful disposal of waste and supply of false or misleading information about that waste.
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Tasmania’s plastic recycling capacity increased
An extra 1,700 tonnes of plastic waste will be diverted from Tasmanian landfill each year due to a $1.26 million co-investment from the Australian and Tasmanian Governments. The funding will support
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Council sick of illegal dumpers
Inconsiderate dumpers across the local government area (LGA) are costing Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) residents thousands and thousands of dollars by illegally dumping rubbish or depositing the wrong items in recycling bins.
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Waste industry reduces GHG emissions
In recognition of National Recycling Week, the National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) has released its report highlighting the sector’s progress of contributing to reducing Australia’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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East Gippsland Water fined $50k for discharge
East Gippsland Region Water Corporation (EGRWC) has been ordered to pay $50,000 to a restorative project run by East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, pay a $20,000 donation to the court and pay EPA Victoria $4,651 in court costs after a wastewater discharge that was in breach of their licence.
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$47 million package for water treatment after PFAS detection
The Queensland Government is giving a $46.88 million package to the Burdekin Shire Council for Stage 1 of a new Water Treatment Plant in Ayr.
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Monash Council sign contracts for WtE plant in Victoria
Monash Council has contracted Recovered Energy Laverton (REL) and Solo Energy (Solo) to divert waste into electricity through a purpose-built WtE facility to be constructed at Laverton, Victoria.
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WA hand out $850k in WasteSorted Grants for organics facilities
Five Western Australian operators of organics recycling facilities have been selected to receive funding under the WasteSorted Grants – Organics Infrastructure Program.
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