More than $40,000 has been given to recycling charities in Western Australia to help reduce dumping at charitable recycling sites.
WA government announces operators for CDS refund points
The first operators of container deposit scheme refund points for Western Australia have been announced.
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East Rockingham EfW plant construction on track for early 2020
The start of construction activities on the East Rockingham Resource Recovery Facility will take place in early 2020, following the successful financial close of the Energy from Waste (EfW) project.
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Western Australia’s CDS set to commence in June 2020
Western Australians will have access to a container deposit scheme by June 2020.
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Facility opens in Kwinana to deal with mercury waste
A facility has opened in Western Australia to manage mercury waste in the state.
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WA gov urges commonwealth to sign agreement to fast track approvals
The Western Australian government is urging the federal government to establish an Environmental Approvals Bilateral Agreement that would fast track approvals for major resources projects.
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Community and industry encouraged to have their say on proposed reforms in WA
The government of Western Australia is seeking feedback on improving environmental legislation in the state.
ARENA commits $9.41m to facility that converts biogas from sewage into hydrogen
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has approved up to $9.41 million in funding for the construction and operation of a facility that will turn biogas from sewage into hydrogen and graphite.
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Acciona appointed to lead construction of East Rockingham EfW facility
Acciona has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to build an energy from waste (EfW) plant in Western Australia.
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New appointments to WA Waste Authority strengthens waste management goals
The Western Australian Waste Authority has appointed five new members for three-year terms, which Environment Minister Stephen Dawson said reaffirmed the state’s focus on waste management.
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