Sustainability Victoria is offering further grants of up to $50,000 for organisations to pursue packaging waste reduction and recovery opportunities.
EPA video shows waste clean-up in Lemon Springs
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has released a video showing the extent of clean-up works on the Lemon Springs illegal waste dump site in the state’s north west. Read more
VIC EPA encouraging fire risk reduction
Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is encouraging waste operators throughout the state to prevent fires throughout waste sites.
VIC EPA backing Sustainability Awards
EPA Victoria has announced that they will again sponsor the Premier’s Sustainability Awards.
VIC circular economy projects receive $6.3M funding
Sustainability Victoria has been awarded a total of $6.3 million in grants for 23 projects.
New rules for VIC EPA announced
Some waste handling businesses will require a licence, permit or registration for the first time with the Environmental Protection Act to start on 1 July.
Victoria prepares for four-bin recycling system
The Victorian Government has made $127 million available for councils throughout the state to support the rollout of the proposed four-bin system.
VIC EPA appoints new Chief Environmental Scientist
The Governing Board of EPA (Environmental Protection Authority) Victoria has appointed a new Chief Environmental Scientist. Read more
Recycled glass to be used in Epping, Melbourne road repairs
In what will be a state-wide first, the City of Whittlesea is set to repair sections of Yale Drive in Epping with recycled glass.
Council audit helping to reduce loads to landfill
Bayside City Council has conducted an audit and received findings, focusing on methods of reducing the reliance on landfill.