Environmental Management
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There are various ways that the Tasmanian Government is working on maintaining the health of our environment. Among other areas of work, NRE Tas has a strong focus on waste due to the pollution it can cause, the loss of amenity and the difficulty in finding new and acceptable landfill sites, the impact of methane on our climate, the loss of the earth’s precious resources, and the impact on marine life when materials are discarded.
The Department is undertaking some key environmental management initiatives, including:
The Waste Initiatives Progress Report outlines the status of various waste initiatives in Tasmania, outlining the key actions that the Government is already implementing or has committed additional resourcing to in the 2021-22 Budget.