Winter August 2019
Welcome to the Winter edition of EPA Connect. The EPA, like many NSW Government agencies, has undergone a period of change since our last newsletter as part of the Machinery of Government changes. As such, the EPA remains an independent agency but within the new Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) Cluster.
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Return and Earn hits 2 billion
In a major milestone for litter reduction in NSW, Return and Earn has collected 2 billion drink containers and reduced eligible container litter volume by 57 per cent in just over 18 months since it started.
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From the Acting CEO
Welcome to the Winter edition of EPA Connect. The EPA, like many NSW Government agencies, has undergone a period of change since our last newsletter as part of the Machinery of Government changes. As such, the EPA remains an independent agency but within the new Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) Cluster.
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Air watch project in Blue Mountains kicks off
Blue Mountains and Lithgow communities have been seeking more information on air quality in their local areas and the EPA has responded by installing a new temporary air quality monitoring station at Katoomba.
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EPA delivers goods for NSW Police's transport safety
The NSW Police Training Academy has awarded the EPA’s Senior Technical Officer - Dangerous Goods Operations, Dave Ingham with a plaque of appreciation for ongoing support to the traffic education unit.
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From north to south, students turn waste to wonder
Melissa Sellen from the Australian Association of Environment Education (AAEE) brings more news from NSW schools on their war against waste.
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No time to waste: consultations and conferences call
The EPA held the first focus groups in May to start the design process for the new 20-year Waste Strategy.
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Save winter waste and go for taste!
Since our last edition, the Love Food Hate Waste team has been busy partnering with 1Million Women at their Love Earth Festival garnering a spot on morning television. They also bring timely tips for saving food waste over winter or any other season.
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We do sustainability
EPA staff are passionate about making the NSW EPA a more sustainable organisation. We’ve accomplished a lot since the Sustainability Strategy 2015–2020 was launched. Here is just a taste of some of our activities.
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Community noticeboard
Welcome to EPA Connect’s information marketplace with news of events, community outreach and other EPA activities.
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Regulatory Action Table
Regulatory action from 1 April- 30 June 2019