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24 Sep 2024
Plastic litter: regulation in action case study
We have worked hard to reduce the issue of plastic litter, implementing regulatory action under the Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021 and working with the community to reduce the use of unnecessary and problematic plastics.
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23 Mar 2026
Targeted Compliance Program
The EPA’s Targeted Compliance Program is a strategic initiative that identifies and delivers focused compliance projects each year.
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26 Mar 2025
Guidelines on enforceable undertakings
Enforceable undertakings are voluntary, legally binding, written agreements between the EPA and a company that or individual who is alleged to have breached environmental legislation.
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05 Aug 2024
Financial capacity
We sometimes need to consider the financial capacity of regulated companies or persons – their ability to pay for the costs of their environment protection and human health obligations.
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26 Mar 2025
Guidelines for seeking environmental court orders
These guidelines deal with sentencing options available for environmental offences.
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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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27 Jun 2025
Sydney landfill shortage
Greater Sydney’s landfill space is expected to run out by 2030 unless urgent action is taken.
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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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18 Nov 2025
Beach debris ball investigation
Our investigation into the source of debris balls that washed up on Sydney beaches has determined they likely originated from Sydney Water’s land-based sewage treatment network.
