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global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant safety classification blend composition (where applicable). For completeness, some HFCs that are not commonly used as refrigerants are listed. The GWP values ...

In 2018 Australia established the ambitious 2025 National Packaging Targets. The Targets create a new sustainable pathway for the way we manage packaging in Australia. The 4 targets to be achieved by ...

Ozone is a naturally occurring molecule. An ozone molecule is made up of three oxygen atoms. It has the chemical formula O 3. The ozone layer is the common term for the high concentration of ozone ...

To be included on the World Heritage List, sites must be of outstanding universal value and meet at least one out of ten selection criteria. Until the end of 2004, World Heritage sites were selected ...

Australia is on a plastics mission. It is a significant challenge in which each of us – government, industry and the community – must play a part. In March 2020, we were privileged to convene ...

Artificial light helps humans work, play and travel safely at night. However, artificial lighting that is inappropriate, excessive or poorly designed spreads into unwanted places. This is known as ...

Driving climate action, science and innovation so we are ready for the future.

Our response to the Independent Review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is now available. It sets out the government’s commitment to reform Australia’s ...

Weeds threaten our environment, primary production industries, community and shared spaces. They can damage our natural landscapes, agricultural lands, waterways and coastal areas by displacing native ...

Facilities which have activities associated with one or more of the subset of ANZSIC codes for NPI reporting are required to report on their emissions and transfers if they have tripped one or more of ...

The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) gives you a legal right to request access to documents held by the government. Before you make a request, check if you can access the information another ...