The biennial 2022 National Waste Report released Friday has found that Australians generated almost 3 per cent more waste compared to 2018-19, while the country’s recycling rate remained stagnant at 60 per cent.
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The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (NSW EPA) is tightening air emission standards with the launch of the new Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2022.
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The New South Wales Government’s new Bin Trim Networks Program is offering $6 million in grants to support businesses in reducing waste and emissions, and transition to a circular economy.
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Waste Expo Australia returned to Melbourne in October for the first time in three years. Event Director Samantha Martin reflects on a successful event. Read More
Seven newly funded projects will soon provide better access to recycling infrastructure in regional and remote communities across the Northern Territory.
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A new community recycling centre has opened in Forbes, in central-west New South Wales, enabling residents to dispose of problem waste more easily.
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South Australia’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will conduct community consultation on an application to allow waste contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to be disposed of at the Cleanaway Inkerman landfill.
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