Western Australia will phase-out a range of single-use plastics by 2023, according to the state government’s newly released Plan for Plastics roadmap.
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WA EPA appoints new Deputy Chair
Western Australian Environment Minister Stephen Dawson has welcomed Lee McIntosh as Deputy Chair of the state’s Environmental Protection Authority.
WA launches WasteSorted e-waste grants
The Western Australian Government has launched a new WasteSorted e-waste grants program.
WA’s Containers for Change sees 10 million returns
Western Australians have returned more than 10 million containers since the state’s container deposit scheme, Containers for Change, launched 1 October.
WA Budget allocates $35M to support export ban
The Western Australian Government has allocated $30 million in infrastructure grants funding to support the implementation of the Council of Australian Governments’ forthcoming waste export bans.
WA seeks consultation on waste-derived materials framework
The Western Australian Government is seeking community feedback on its proposed legislative framework for waste-derived materials.
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WA targets 30 per cent reduction in litter by 2025
A new target of 30 per cent reduction in litter levels has been set with the release of the Keep Australia Beautiful Council Litter Prevention Strategy for Western Australia 2020-2025.
$1.5M in waste reduction grants available across WA
The Western Australian Government is calling for applications for infrastructure based projects that can deliver better waste management practices, as well as education projects that can improve waste reduction awareness.
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Town of Bassendean rolls out new three-bin recycling system
Town of Bassendean residents in Western Australia will soon be able to recycle FOGO, as the town transitions to a better practice, three-bin collection service.
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WA opens paper and cardboard processing EOI
The Western Australian Government is calling for expressions of interest for grants to help boost processing capacity for the state’s 80,000 tonnes of mixed paper and cardboard waste.