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Councils to share spoils to create better waste services
Seven council-led initiatives will share $1.16 million to develop smarter, more cost-efficient recycling and waste services in the Northern Rivers, Hunter, Riverina, Central West, South West Sydney and South-East regions. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)’s Joint Procurement Funded Support program offers eligible groups up to $500,000 per project to access tailored advice, build partnerships …
ACCC okay with Igneo takeover of Benedict Recycling
The ACCC will not oppose Igneo Infrastructure Partners’ proposed acquisition of Benedict Recycling Pty Ltd, following a change to the …
Contractor fined $20k for burning waste
EPA Victoria has warned the construction industry that dumping and burning demolition waste is an offence, after it fined a Campbellfield company more than $20,000 burying and burning waste. High Tech Demolition Pty Ltd received two fines of $10,176 each and an official order to stop burying or burning waste after EPA officers found piles …
Coffee grounds to add long life to blueberries
UNSW researchers are turning what was once waste into a protective film that could help extend the expiry date of …
NSW EPA launches investigation into Coopers Environmental fire
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 11:30pm on Saturday, 29 November causing several explosions. EPA officers were on site from early Sunday morning to assist Fire and Rescue NSW in …
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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 …
Circular Economy, Features, Litter, Microplastics, Packaging Design, Plastic
Biodegradable plastics designed to disappear naturally
Scientists at Rutgers University have developed a new class of plastics that can be programmed to break down under ordinary …
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Snowy hydro fined over water pollution
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Facility expansion ups composting capabilities
An expansion of Gippsland Water’s Regional Organics Facility will increase capacity by composting food and garden organics to support the …
EPA Victoria, Landfills, News, Opinion
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. …
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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 and resource recovery (WARR) industry know this story far too well. Lithium-ion battery fires are escalating, putting workers, trucks, and essential infrastructure at …
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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 …
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