International law firm Ashurst advised Phoenix Energy on all aspects of the development and project financing of Australia’s first large-scale waste-to-energy (WtE) project located in Kwinana.
Legal Eagle: Getting tough on polluters and their profits
The NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) have recently announced that they have developed a new protocol whereby they will be …
Catalysing new business models
EY’s recent research into best practice product stewardship schemes has lessons for the review of the Product Stewardship Act. The …
Steward of change: stewardship tools and economic outcomes
Recent pressures on Australia’s waste industry and some local councils reveal thought-provoking views about the desired remedies and solutions. Some …
Legal Eagle: an EPL checklist
In this instalment of Legal Eagle, Kim Glassborow goes back to basics, simplifying and breaking down NSW’s Environment Protection Licences …
WMAA is looking for women in the environment
Nominations for the Waste Management Association of Australia’s (WMAA) Women in the Environment Award are now open.
Global firms push for Melbourne waste management facility development
Global law firms DLA Piper and King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) have helped push forward a new waste management facility in Melbourne, according to Australasian Lawyer.
VWMA launches insurance package
At its state conference last week, the Victorian Waste Management Association (VWMA) announced plans to develop a comprehensive insurance package.
The state of waste reform in NSW – a review from the past
Waste and recycling reform is on the move. The federal government has announced it will revive the National Waste Strategy …
Protecting Sydney Harbour with recycled organics
For 20 years, CORE members have provided organic bio-filters that now “ring” Sydney Harbour and its tributaries from Manly to Annandale (installed …