NSW takes action to phase out single use plastics and harmful chemicals
The NSW Government is taking further action to reduce plastic waste, announcing the next phase of single-use and problematic plastic phase-outs.
Compost facility fined for breaching waste limits
Soilco Pty Ltd has been fined $30,000 after accepting mulch and garden waste above its approved annual waste limit.
Planning and designing trials in NSW
A guide on how to design and plan a trial based on scientific principles
BOC LTD pays over $740K after alleged 2023 Illawarra oil spill
BOC LTD has accepted an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the NSW EPA after an alleged oil spill from its Cringila facility in Wollongong.
New PFAS monitoring requirements open for comment
The EPA is consulting with stakeholders and licensed landfill and sewage treatment plant operators on proposed new PFAS monitoring requirements.
Information for businesses | Plastics Plan 2.0
Businesses have an important part to play in tackling plastic pollution. The EPA will work closely with businesses of all sizes to smooth the transition to new requirements under the NSW Plastics Plan 2.0.
Pellet Patrol: Cracking down on microplastic pollution
The NSW EPA has completed an unannounced compliance campaign targeting plastic feedstock loss in partnership with local Sydney councils.
Independent review into environmental monitoring program at Cadia mine released
A new independent review was commissioned by the EPA to look at the water monitoring programs of the Cadia Valley Operations gold mine.
Noise from hospitals
Hospitals are typically located in or close to residential areas and may operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.