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16 Aug 2024
Microplastics monitoring
The NSW Government is undertaking a Broadscale Microplastic Assessment (BMA) of 120 estuaries to provide a baseline dataset for surface water microplastic contamination.
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21 Jul 2023
Targeted litter reduction programs
We have programs aimed at reducing certain types of litter.
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07 Apr 2025
Reducing cigarette butt litter
The Program includes guidelines and resources for stakeholders to tackle local cigarette butt litter hotspots, a new grants program and a broader behaviour change campaign.
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21 Jul 2023
Balloon litter
When there’s a celebratory event or gathering, balloons often come to mind and we understand that many people mark life’s milestones with balloons.
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11 Mar 2025
Operation Clean Sweep
Operation Clean Sweep NSW is now targeting the leakage of nurdles and all plastic feedstock into the environment.
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10 May 2024
Preventing plastic feedstock entering the environment
Plastic feedstock, such as flake, powder, recycled chip and resin pellets (also known as nurdles) are used to make plastic products.
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28 May 2024
Litter data and targets
To effectively prevent litter, you need to understand the litter problem, set targets and track progress over time. Regular research, data collection and monitoring help the EPA ensure NSW's litter prevention strategies are working well to achieve state-wide litter reduction targets.
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03 Aug 2023
Native forestry in NSW: an overview
The native forests of NSW are one of our most valuable assets, benefitting the community, wildlife, and the economy. Here are the ways we work with all of NSW to protect them.