The NSW Government has made changes to the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) to strengthen the...
We are strengthening our relationship with young people and listening to their views on the environment.
Summary of recent regulatory, policy and legislative updates. Listed with most recent update first.
The Minister for the Environment has directed the EPA to consider potential Coastal IFOA protocol amendments to ensure koala...
We have completed the supply chain investigation to trace mulch linked to the asbestos contamination originally discovered...
The biggest changes to environment protection legislation in more than three decades commenced today. There are now higher...
Updates on issues we are currently managing.
The supply of some single-use plastics are now being phased-out in NSW. Find out more and whether any exemptions apply to...
Asbestos is common in many homes in Australia but it is possible to live and work with asbestos safely. Many people are not sure what it loo ...
So what is FOGO? It’s a kerbside collection service that allows food to be added to the green lid garden waste bin so it can be turned into ...
You know all those food scraps that end up in your regular bin? They go to landfill and we’re trying to reduce that through FOGO, or ‘food o ...
“Recycling is great, but it's not going to be the only thing that‘s to get us there." Nicholas Chambers, Environment Youth Advisory Council ...
Canterbury Bankstown wins big in the war on illegal dumping By tagging and reporting dumped materials, Canterbury-Bankstown Council have re ...
The NSW EPA is always trying to find innovative ways to protect the environment and keep our staff safe. That’s why we’ve recently joined t ...
Our friends at SafeWork NSW are offering a free course for anyone that wants to be safe around asbestos. It's aimed at anyone likely to enc ...
As you enjoy your Easter treats, remember to recycle responsibly! Enjoy this handy hint from our friends at City of Sydney
As you enjoy your Easter treats, remember to recycle responsibly! Here’s how: Cardboard and Hard Plastic Packaging: If your chocolates come ...
“I've had my say on a lot of important issues that I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to have without being a part of the group.”, Jess Mui ...