EPA Victoria has released a position statement clarifying what constitutes commercial food waste in Schedule 1 of the Environment Protection…[Read More]
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Fine for company for illegal interstate waste transport
Published: November 13, 2015
A Laverton-based business has been fined $22,000 by EPA Victoria after allowing 900 tonnes of hazardous waste to be transported…[Read More]
Council fined for high leachate levels at landfill
Published: November 13, 2015
EPA Victoria has issued a Council with a Minor Works Pollution Abatement Notice following an inspection of its Landfill found…[Read More]
Recycling rebate doubles for SMEs
Published: November 13, 2015
The NSW Government has doubled a recycling rebate – from up to $25,000 to a max of $50,000 – for…[Read More]
New Hunter Valley suburb proposed for off grid
Published: November 13, 2015
A new residential development, north of Sydney, could set a precedent with the possibility the entire community being built off…[Read More]
Meat processor receives top prize in QLD Sustainability Awards
Published: November 13, 2015
Meat processor, Teys Australia, has taken out the top prize in Queensland’s 2015 Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Teys has worked to…[Read More]
South Australia leads in diversion of waste to landfill
Published: November 13, 2015
South Australians have diverted more than 3.59 million tonnes of material from landfill in the latest reporting period, the highest…[Read More]
Updated NGER audit handbook – Released
Published: November 6, 2015
National greenhouse and energy audits determine if registered corporations are complying with the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007…[Read More]
Priorities for new Emissions Reduction Fund methods announced
Published: November 6, 2015
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced plans to develop new Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) methodologies (methods) aimed at creating…[Read More]
Review on vehicle emissions measures announced
Published: November 6, 2015
The Federal Government has announced it will address vehicle emissions via a Ministerial Forum chaired by the Federal Minister for…[Read More]
