The NSW Government has unveiled the first part of its infrastructure plan to prevent a waste crisis in NSW. This plan also incorporates updated settings on Energy from Waste, following the recent review.
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NSW EPA wants feedback on biosolids
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on changes to the regulation of land-applied biosolids including new thresholds for chemical contaminants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and requirements for testing and reporting.
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NSW infrastructure plan – have your say
The NSW Government is developing the state’s first Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan to tackle critical infrastructure shortfalls and build a more resilient circular economy. The draft Plan aims to guide urgent decisions and prevent a looming waste crisis in Greater Sydney.
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NSW offers new funding to find solutions for plastic pollution
Three pioneering projects have been awarded $1.25 million by the NSW Government to tackle plastic pollution through innovative and impactful solutions.
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NSW plastics bans – catching up?
New plans by the NSW government for more single-use plastics bans, catching up with other states are welcome, but need improvement, the Boomerang Alliance of 55 NGOs said recently. ‘’NSW has to date
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Wollongong City Council diversts 19,000 mattresses from landfill
Mattrec Holdings has been awarded a contract by Wollongong City Council to break down and recycle mattresses at their Port Kembla facility. Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said
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NSW EPA looking to mandate recycled content in govt procurement
Nancy Chang, the NSW EPA executive director of regulatory policy, initiatives and advice, has hinted that the Authority is looking to mandate that state and local government construction contracts must have a certain percentage of recycled content in them.
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Coles and Woolworths have met their obligations – so far
Coles and Woolworths have met their immediate obligations under the Clean-up Notices issued by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) with more than 5000 tonnes of soft plastics moved to safe storage.
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BINGO receives approval for treatment plant
BINGO has secured Department of Planning and Environment development approval for the Patons Lane Recycling Water Treatment Plant (RWTP) and Leachate Treatment Plant (LTP). This coincides with the reactivation of BINGO’s Patons Lane Landfill, which commenced operations on 3 July 2023.
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Researchers tackle new looming waste crisis
Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed new methods to solve a major source of future waste from the automotive, aerospace, and renewable industries.
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