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Latest EPA media releases
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Water sampling results for Hawkesbury River show PFAS below recreational guidelines
NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) surface water sampling in the Hawkesbury River has found PFAS detections are well below Recreational Water Quality Guidelines and the risk of PFAS consumption from using the river for the community is low.
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Household problem waste recycling services and events disrupted
A fire at Cleanaway’s St Mary’s chemical waste facility on 4 February has disrupted household problem waste disposal services across NSW, impacting several Household Chemical CleanOut events and Community Recycling Centre (CRC) operations.
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NSW Government taking action on waste crisis
The Minns Labor Government is taking strong action to prevent a waste crisis in NSW, with landfill due to reach capacity in Greater Sydney by 2030.
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Pesticides the cause of Ourimbah peacock deaths
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) suspects the reckless misuse of pesticides is the cause of six recent peacock deaths in Ourimbah, after toxicology reports identified two chemicals ingested by the birds, one of which is commonly used in rat and mice baits.
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Central Coast tops the state for second hand shopping
Central Coast locals are leading the circular charge after re-homing more than 26,000 items and saving $323,000 by opting for pre-loved rather than new during Australia’s biggest annual second-hand shopping event, Garage Sale Trail.
Latest Ministerial media releases
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NSW Government taking action on waste crisis
The Minns Labor Government is taking strong action to prevent a waste crisis in NSW, with landfill due to reach capacity in Greater Sydney by 2030.
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Waste Levy lifted for more storm-hit areas
Residents in more storm-affected areas across NSW can now dispose of damaged items and storm debris at the tip without paying the waste levy.
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New research funded to find plastic waste solutions
Three pioneering projects have been awarded $1.25 million by the NSW Government to tackle plastic pollution through innovative and impactful solutions.
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Don’t be a Tosser! Taronga Zoo visitors help stop marine litter
A ‘Don’t be a Tosser!’ pop-up event at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo is bringing to life the devastating impact of litter on our wildlife and waterways, to highlight the need to reduce our use of plastics and dispose of them properly.
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New environmental name and shame register to warn and protect the public
The first businesses have been added to a new name and shame register set up by the Minns Labor Government to highlight poor environmental practices.
Latest news items
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Protection of the Environment Policy
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Protection of the Environment Policy
We are seeking feedback on a reporting framework for emissions and recycled materials use in the construction of public infrastructure.
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PFAS and drinking water
The NSW Government is working to ensure we continue to provide safe drinking water to the people of NSW.
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Have your say on the future of plastics in NSW
We are seeking feedback from community, industry, business and all interested stakeholders on our proposed actions and timeframes to address unnecessary and problematic plastics.
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Public consultation on the regulation of NSW coal mine licences
