December 2023
CEO Tony Chappel encourages everyone to take time over the summer break to enjoy the natural environment that we are working so hard to protect. Also in this edition, we release our 2022-23 Annual Report, the NSW Plastics- Next Steps survey is out for consultation until early February, the Cadia water tank test results are in, we pass the 10 billion milestone for Return and Earn container deposits, we report on our role at the Koori Knockout, give vital asbestos safety tips and advise the new laws for radiation safety.
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Message from the CEO
Welcome to the December edition of EPA Connect news. For many, the summer break is when we have the opportunity to enjoy our great Aussie outdoors. With blue skies, warm weather and nature in full bloom all around us.
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Doing something about plastic waste
From plastic gift wrapping and curling ribbon, to the sparkly tinsel draped over the branches of your faux Christmas tree, the end-of-year “silly season” usually involves a lot of plastic! But for a while now the EPA has been proactive in tackling our society’s overuse of plastic.
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Cadia - the tank test results are in
The tests are done! The EPA has finished its testing of rainwater tanks and soils in the community around the Newmont (formerly Newcrest) gold mine at Cadia in Central West NSW.
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Ten billion and counting
The people of NSW have good reason to celebrate the incredible success of its container deposit scheme, Return and Earn. The scheme recently hit the milestone of recycling 10 billion containers returned through its return point network.
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Kicking goals at the Koori Knockout
The EPA had a strong presence at the Koori Knockout on 29 and 30 September in Tuggerah on the NSW central coast.
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Be asbestos ready this summer
This month marks 20 years since Australia banned the use, sale, importation or manufacture of asbestos. Despite this, the material is still present in many homes built before 1990 and poses a big health risk if it’s disturbed.
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Radiation protection laws have changed
NSW radiation protection laws were changed in October 2023.
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Our 2022-23 Annual Report is now available
We are pleased to release our new streamlined 2022-2023 annual report, demonstrating the results of the Environment Protection Authority as we guide NSW towards a sustainable future.