Major changes to the way New South Wales deals with waste and plastic are coming, thanks to a $286.2 million state budget investment.
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Queensland to review waste strategy and levy
The Queensland Government’s Department of Environment and Science has commenced reviews for their Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy, as well at its underpinning waste disposal levy.
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Austroads publishes new recycled road framework
Austroads has published new testing frameworks that measure the potential environmental impacts of road materials designed with recycled plastic waste.
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Searching for a sea change
World-first research by the University of Sunshine Coast looks at whether legislation to reduce plastic waste is helping our marine life.
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New EPA app supporting face mask clean up
Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has developed a scientific program which aims to reduce the amount of face masks discarded incorrectly throughout the state.
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Finalists announced for the 2022 WasteSorted Awards
The 38 finalists for the 2022 WasteSorted Awards have been announced, with two new awards set to be presented.
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Green waste clean-up underway in fire affected community
The clean-up of green waste and hazardous trees burnt during the black summer bushfires in Lithgow, New South Wales is now underway.
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NSW EPA seeks feedback on resource recovery framework issues paper
An independent review of the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority resource’s recovery framework is now underway, with stakeholders being invited to provide feedback until 22 April 2022.
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QLD retailer developing eco-friendly fashion
Gold Coast-based surf and apparel brand Maksha is manufacturing an eco-friendly apparel range by using fabric generated from ocean waste, including plastic bottles and fishing nets as well as carpet from landfill.
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$1.8B SEQ City Deal provides project boost for QLD councils
Three South East Queensland (SEQ) Councils have joined forces to deliver a regional recycling facility that could start construction next year and divert tonnes of waste from landfill.
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