More household food and garden waste will be kept out of landfill, thanks to $12 million in funding for councils across New South Wales.
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Next step in plastic phase-out outlined
A drop-in session to keep businesses up to date with the phase out of single-use and unnecessary plastics will be held on 8 September.
Cash grants to repurpose solar systems
Old solar panels and battery storage systems are being given a second life thanks to funding from the New South Wales government.
Newcastle community environment committee to discuss Hunter Estuary study
Nine members of the Newcastle Community Consultative Committee on the Environment (NCCCE) will meet on 23 August to discuss matters of concern in the Newcastle area.
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Details released from fourth review of Product Stewardship for Oil Scheme
The Federal Government has released the final report for the fourth independent review of the Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000.
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NSW Sustainability Award entries now open
The New South Wales Sustainability Awards are now accepting entries across a range of categories, which range from biodiversity to net zero initiatives.
Commitment to emission reduction made by NSW council
Kiama Council has set a target of becoming carbon neutral by 2031, following its adoption of a Corporate Emissions Reduction Plan (Corp ERP).
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NWRIC State Affiliate Waste Update
National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) State Affiliates provide a detailed overview of industry and policy changes across the country.
New recycling centre opens on Central Coast
The New South Wales Central Coast has seen the opening of the areas first Community Recycling Centre, with households now able to drop off waste to the facility.
NSW announces 20-year waste strategy
The New South Wales Government has released the NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041, along with the NSW Plastics Action Plan.