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    September 2022

    20 September 2022

    Our new CEO Tony Chappel introduces this edition via his special video message and highlights of the EPA’s recent challenges and achievements including incident response and recovery, the next phase of single-use plastics bans and our draft Climate Change Policy and Action Plan. You can also read about the latest regulatory action, a new dangerous goods manual to prevent truck fires, and some more great waste watch initiatives including Cool Compost, Take 3 for the Sea’s CEO Clean-up Day and the Recycle Smart App.

    1. Welcome from our new CEO

      EPA CEO Tony Chappel

      Welcome to the September edition of EPA Connect. As I commence as Chief Executive Officer of the EPA, it’s clear to me that the scale of the challenges we are confronting, to transition our economy to one with 80% resource recovery, real circularity and zero carbon, are so complex that we can only solve them through deep collaboration. Read more

    2. Time to stop it and swap it on more single use plastics

      group picnics with reusable plates and cutlery

      Earlier this year, lightweight plastic shopping bags were banned and now it’s time to phase out more problematic single-use plastics. Read more

    3. Draft Climate Change Policy and Action Plan for comment

      clean river scene

      We know that a failure to act on the causes and contributors to climate change will have an impact on our everyday lives and communities in NSW. Read more

    4. Ready for flood response and recovery action

      team helps remove debris from flood waters

      Our incident response and operations teams at the EPA have continued to be busy assisting the flood clean-up across the state. The EPA is playing a critical role in tracking and clearing debris and have also developed a dynamic web page which shares the challenges and achievements through images. Read more

    5. Responding to incidents and biosecurity threats

      EPA’s Amanda Cleary and DPI’s Chris Lane work together on varroa mite threat

      The EPA plays an important role in managing or preparing for incidents involving biosecurity risks to stock, wildlife and the environment. Read more

    6. The cool power of compost – transforming industries

      industry worker handling composted soil

      High-quality commercial compost is set to become a major player in a range of industries, with the launch of the NSW Government’s Cool Compost project. Read more

    7. Guide to help prevent truck fires

      truck carrying dangerous goods on fire

      A new manual by the EPA will help truck drivers and owners reduce the more than 200 truck fires that Fire and Rescue NSW attend each year. Read more

    8. Regulation in action

      fire-fighting foam extinguisher in action

      The EPA takes regulatory action to protect our environment by different means including prosecutions and enforceable undertakings. We also revisit regulations and guidelines to ensure they match the best work practices of the day. Read more

    9. Around the grounds

      CEO Tony Chappel with Take 3 for the Sea and other CEOs at Manly Beach

      A marketplace of news and activities from around the state including upcoming consultations, grant news, Waste Watch and more. Read more

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