Councils across NSW are being urged to apply for Round 5 of the Go FOGO program, with $26 million in…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: NSW Councils encouraged to apply for FOGO Funding
e-Batteries – new Recycling trial offers safe solution to reduce fire risk
From e-scooters and smartwatches to vapes and electric toothbrushes, lithium-ion battery-powered gadgets are everywhere – around businesses and homes. While…[Read More]
Plastics Report updated: Released
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released The Australian Plastics Flows and Fates Reporting…[Read More]
EPA Victoria updates Guide for Construction and Demolition Activities
In early September 2025, EPA Victoria released the updated Civil Construction, Building and Demolition guide to help the civil construction,…[Read More]
New Protection from Harmful Radiation Regulation: Commenced 29 August 2025
The Protection from Harmful Radiation Regulation 2025 commenced on 29 August 2025, replacing the 2013 Regulation. It supports the Protection…[Read More]
Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Amendment (Waste Facility Contributions) Regulation 2025: Commenced 22 August 2025
The Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Amendment (Waste Facility Contributions) Regulation 2025 (Amending Regulation) amended the Protection of the Environment Operations…[Read More]
Updates to Biosolids Reuse Requirements: Comment sought
NSW EPA is updating requirements to the Resource Recovery Order and Exemption for biosolids to ensure land application remains beneficial…[Read More]
Expansion of the Return and Earn Scheme from mid-2027
The NSW Government’s Return and Earn container deposit scheme will expand in mid-2027 to include:wine and spirit bottlescordial and concentrate…[Read More]
Applications Open for Final Round of Local Government Waste Solutions Fund
NSW EPA is seeking applications for Round 4 of the Local Government Waste Solutions Fund (LGWS), with up to $2…[Read More]
WA’s Containers for Change Program to include Wine and Spirit bottles: Commences 1 July 2026
WA’s Containers for Change program will expand to include wine and spirit bottles from 1 July 2026, adding an estimated…[Read More]