December 2022
CEO Tony Chappel presents the highlights of the EPA’s work over the past months and encourages everyone to embrace a circular economy. In this edition we report from the Youth Advisory Council meeting at Parliament House, provide the just-published Youth Engagement Strategy and 2021-22 Annual Report, and mark Return and Earn’s 5th birthday. You can also read about the ongoing floods recovery, the latest regulatory action including pollution orders and more great waste watch initiatives including the single use plastics bans and some great tips for saving waste over the festive season and summer.
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Message from the CEO
Welcome to the December edition of EPA Connect with our focus on assisting community.
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2021–22 Annual Report highlights
These are some of the highlights of our achievements over the past year.
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Many happy returns for container deposit scheme
We are celebrating Return and Earn’s 5th birthday this month with more than 8 billion containers returned since the scheme’s inception on 1 December 2017. This is a great example of a circular economy in action and one that has captured the hearts and pockets of all
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New voice for youth and environment
We have published our Youth Engagement Strategy, elevating our plan to work more closely with young people. Last month, our newly formed Environment Youth Advisory Council held their second meeting at NSW Parliament House.
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Flood response and clean-up continues
Severe weather events and flooding continue to challenge our communities with a new focus on Central Western NSW while the clean-up in Northern NSW continues.
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Circular Waste Watch special
The second phase of the single-use plastics bans, big achievements in the Waste Report Card, cool composting and great tips for cutting waste this festive season - all leading to a circular economy.
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Regulation 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 practice.
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Around the Grounds
A marketplace of news and activities from around the state including upcoming grants, publications, outreach and Christmas waste reduction tips!.