August 2021
The EPA is looking firmly to the future and in this edition we feature our new three-year Strategic Plan, a new regulatory approach and strategy, and our key role in delivering the new waste strategy and plastics plan. We also bring tips on noise pollution, safety around asbestos and lead and the latest news from the regions.
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Message from the CEO
When we issued our last EPA Connect in June, we couldn’t have imagined that we would again be in lockdown in Greater Sydney and across regional NSW. Over the past two months we have found ourselves in a rapidly evolving situation as we come together to protect the community against the spread of COVID-19.
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New Strategic Plan - roadmap to the future
The EPA is mapping the way to our environment’s future with a new strategic plan. Launched in late July, CEO Tracy Mackey said the EPA’s Strategic Plan 2021–24 sets out our vision for five focus areas where the EPA can have the biggest impact in achieving positive environmental and human health outcomes, over the next three years.
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New strategy to broaden regulatory approach
The EPA has officially launched its Regulatory Strategy 2021-24. It represents our balanced approach to regulation using eight different elements to get strong results working with industry, the community and government.
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Big changes afoot in the world of waste
NSW is transitioning to a circular economy over the next 20 years. This means we will minimise what we throw away and improve how we use and reuse our resources efficiently, making them as productive as possible.
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Loud lawnmowers and clanking construction - who to call?
With many people working from home and kids home schooling during lockdown we recognise that for some, local noise has become more prominent.
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Around the Regions
A train derailment in the west, a flood clean-up in the north, a clean waterways campaign in the south and odours management in the Hunter - we bring you news of initiatives and action from around our regions.
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Leading on lead and asbestos safety
Both these contaminants may be found in and around your home but there are many practical ways to stay safe. The EPA works with industry and communities to manage potential risks of exposure to lead and asbestos.
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NewsRound
A marketplace of information about consultations, grants, upcoming events and other news snippets - including our regular Waste Watch segment.