The New South Wales Government is seeking community and industry feedback on new proposals to tackle problematic plastic waste, promote more reusable and recyclable alternatives, and help the state drive down plastic litter by 30 per cent by 2025.
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Tiana Nairn brings policy expertise to drive carbon abatement action at ground level
LMS Energy’s Tiana Nairn could be one of the very few people who is doing the exact kind of job they imagined for themselves when they were 15 years old.
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Stronger regulations for QLD composting facilities
The Queensland Government has introduced stronger regulations for composting facilities to reduce the impact of odour on nearby residents.
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United States plastic plan sends global message
A move to tackle plastic products across the United States Federal Government is sending a message to public and private sectors across the world, according to WWF.
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E-waste disposal to landfill now banned in WA
An e-waste to landfill ban came into force on 1 July, fulfilling a Western Australian Government commitment to help the state move towards its goal of becoming a low-waste, circular economy.
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NHVR registers Industry Code of Practice for waste and recycling
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has registered the Waste and Recycling Industry Code of Practice to drive better safety outcomes for the waste and recycling industry and businesses that use those services.
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Strong action on illegal waste tyre exports
UPDATE
A crackdown on the illegal export of whole baled tyres has been welcomed by the Australian Tyre Recyclers Association (ATRA).Read More
Australasian Bioplastics Association offers verification for compostable items
The Australasian Bioplastics Association is taking the guesswork out of choosing genuinely compostable items so everyone can compost with confidence.
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National procurement policy to generate demand for recycled goods
A national procurement policy will generate local demand for recycled goods, cut waste and drive Australia’s transition to a circular economy.
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Landmark environmental reforms pass NSW Parliament
New South Wales councils will have authority to issue illegal dumping fines of up to $10,000 under new environmental reforms, described as the biggest changes to environment protection regulation in more than three decades.
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