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01 Nov 2024
Plastic single-use cotton buds and plastic single-use bowls-exemption guidance
Guidance on who may supply and access plastic single-use cotton buds and plastic single-use bowls, and under what circumstances.

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01 Nov 2024
Current exemptions under the Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act
Here you will find current exemptions in force in NSW granted by the EPA under the Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021.

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01 Nov 2024
Lake Illawarra snap-shot contamination assessment
In January and February 2024, the EPA and the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) undertook a snap-shot, single point in time, assessment of the Lake Illawarra catchment.

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01 Nov 2024
EPA brand and logos
As a State government agency, the EPA need to ensure that the NSW Government brand is used consistently across services and communications.

News
01 Nov 2024
Lake Illawarra passes health check
A study led by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), in partnership with Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), Wollongong City Council and Shellharbour City Council, has found pleasing results for Jubborsay / Lake Illawarra after testing it for common urban and agricultural contaminants.

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01 Nov 2024
Minns Labor Government taking action so Sydney doesn't run out of landfill
The Minns Labor Government is taking action to ensure Sydney doesn’t run out of landfill space after a decade of inaction by previous governments has left Greater Sydney on the brink of a waste crisis. Without action, landfill space is predicted to run out by 2030.

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31 Oct 2024
Sydney landfill shortage
Greater Sydney’s landfill space is expected to run out by 2030 unless urgent action is taken.

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31 Oct 2024
Noakes group boatyard, McMahons Point
The EPA is responding to community complaints about Noakes boatyard at McMahons Point. We are monitoring activities and taking action to require Noakes to improve environmental outcomes for the community.

News
31 Oct 2024
95% cut to emissions from Orica Kooragang Island
Emissions from one of Orica Kooragang Island’s largest emitting towers are set to reduce by 95 per cent, following the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) requiring the company to make significant improvements.
