Eight local councils, including City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and Borough of Queenscliffe, have banded together to help reduce the level of waste which is produced throughout the region.
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Council support for global Plastic Free July program
The Plastic Free July program is expected to be taken up by more than three million Australians this year, with the program encouraging people to be part of a solution to plastic pollution.
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Waste service changes announced for Melbourne council
Following a yearlong review of Hobsons Bay’s kerbside waste service, the council is announcing a range of changes to their service.
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VIC EPA backing Sustainability Awards
EPA Victoria has announced that they will again sponsor the Premier’s Sustainability Awards.
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VIC circular economy projects receive $6.3M funding
Sustainability Victoria has been awarded a total of $6.3 million in grants for 23 projects.
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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.
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New environmental protection laws welcomed by VIC EPA
The Victorian Environmental Protection Authority has welcomed the new Environment Protection Act 2017, which came into force 1 July.
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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.
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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.
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New Chairperson appointed at Sustainability Victoria
Johan Scheffer has been appointed as the new Chairperson of Sustainability Victoria for the next five years.
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