Residents across the Tamworth region can help prevent soft plastics from going to waste through a new kerbside recycling program. Tamworth Regional Council have been trialling soft plastic recycling through […]
Environment
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Recycling trial expands to combat battery fires
Thirteen new community recycling centres have joined the NSW EPA’s embedded batteries trial, helping households safely dispose of items like vapes and e-scooters while reducing the growing risk of battery fires across the state.
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Land and Environment Court dismisses Rise Project appeal
The NSW Land and Environment Court has dismissed an appeal over the proposed Rise Project in South West Rocks, citing failures to meet legal requirements for stormwater and groundwater management near an adjacent wetland.
Posted inEnvironment, Grants and funding, Local News, Money, News
Sustainable water security for Uralla
Uralla Shire Council has received a $855,315 grant to develop a comprehensive 30-year water strategy funded under the Safe and Secure Water Program from the NSW Department of Energy, Climate Change, the Environment and Water (DECCEW).