EPA is working with Victoria Police, investigating industrial waste dumping at two medical centres at Hughesdale. If you have information, contact EPA epa.vic.gov.au/report-polluti… or Crimestoppers crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime/

Crack the code to successful gardening. Take part in our free-soil testing program GardenSafe. Send us your soil and let our scientists decode the secrets hidden within. Discover what lies beneath: bit.ly/44F6mtJ

Do you know the 6R’s of Waste? You may know some of them, but 3 new R’s are on the block. This @keepvicbeau week we’re explaining the 6 R’s and the first is refuse. Refuse single-use plastics and find ways to #reducewhatsinyourbin Register today: bit.ly/3YlqyP7

Did you know that recycling just one aluminium can save enough energy to run a TV for 3 hours? Recycling is one of the easiest ways to help the environment. ♻️🌿 Find out how to recycle waste bit.ly/3NddN3J

🚘 We’re driving through National Science Week. 🚘 🧪Our science vehicles test for a wide range of air, soil, and water pollutants. This means we can test from anywhere in Victoria and feed data live to our website. Learn more: bit.ly/47wb5Qm

Join us for a free breakfast with our co-regulators in Warrnambool, 5 September. Step one: grab your coffee and bacon and egg roll 🍳🥓☕ Step two: learn about your rights, duties and get your questions answered. 🔗 Save your spot: bit.ly/3sgXaxm

Businesses in Melbourne’s west can apply for funding to help reduce air pollution by upgrading their facilities under Victoria's Air Quality Improvement Precincts Grant Program. Round 2 provides funding to undertake upgrades that will reduce the emission of smoke and dust ⤵️

This year we got new laptops 🤓💻 Out with the old. But we made sure to prevent harm to the environment. We: 🚛 stopped 1,401 kg of e-waste going to landfill ♻ recycled 30.8 m3 of packaging 🌫 saved 222,680 kg of CO2 from entering our atmosphere. That’s all 💯

Like many organisations, individuals and families, Environment Protection Authority Victoria has been impacted by men’s health issues. This year, me and other fantastic members of the EPA team are raising funds for Movember Australia If you can, please donate to: movember.com/m/15101922?mc=1

The Waste and Recycling Solutions category for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2023 is proudly sponsored by Environment Protection Authority Victoria. As Victoria’s environmental regulator, they work to prevent harm from pollution and waste. See all the 2023 category finalists: go.vic.gov.au/3QPo3B0 ⬅️

Porous Lane is our Community Champion winner in the Waste and Recycling Solutions category at #PSawards23 🏆 Their engineered solution for permeable pavements sets a new standard by reusing old rubber tyres normally sent to landfill ♻️👏🏻 sustainability.vic.gov.au/about-us/award… ⬅️ Environment Protection Authority Victoria

Rounding out the last of our categories at #PSawards23, UPPAREL has been crowned Industry Leader in Waste and Recycling Solutions for their Textile Recycling Collection Program – intercepting old garments before they reach landfills 👏🏻 sustainability.vic.gov.au/about-us/award… ⬅️ Environment Protection Authority Victoria

It’s World Soil Day! So Victoria, what's in your soil? We run a soil testing program called GardenSafe. We test for soil quality indicators and trace elements. Register for GardenSafe to find out what's in your garden soil: bit.ly/44F6mtJ

It is simple. Check Beach Report before your swim: bit.ly/3VfPFjh

Our officers are out inspecting 5 parks across 2 councils today as the investigation into dumped asbestos continues. If you suspect asbestos do not touch it. Call us if you see any construction & demolition waste. 1300 372 842 More information go to epa.vic.gov.au/about-epa/news…

Our inspections of some Melbourne parks have finished for today. You can report any suspected asbestos or dumped materials to us on 1300 372 842. For the latest update go to bit.ly/3xqSdox

How lucky is EPA - and all Victorians - to have these awesome women leading environment protection in our state. Wonderful recognition for Rachel, Suzy and Jacquie. Congratulations.

The Minister or Environment is seeking expressions of interest for two new members for the Governing Board of EPA Victoria. Applications close 8 July 2024. For more information and to apply go to boards.vic.gov.au/search-board-v…

The Minister or Environment is seeking expressions of interest for two new members for the Governing Board of EPA Victoria. Applications close 8 July 2024. For more information and to apply go to boards.vic.gov.au/search-board-v…

On this International Firefighters Day, a huge thanks and my appreciation for all that our firefighters do to keep Victorians safe. #frvfireops101