NSW environment watchdog investigating asbestos ‘concerned’ about mulch sold throughout 2023
by Tamsin Rose, Catie McLeod and Lisa Cox from Environment | The Guardian on (#6JMBD)
Exclusive: EPA also exploring recall of mulch products made by Greenlife Resource Recovery
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The New South Wales environment watchdog has raised concerns about mulch manufactured and sold between March and December last year that was not available for them to inspect when they visited the supplier of landscaping products which have since been found to contain asbestos.
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is also exploring a recall of mulch products made by Greenlife Resource Recovery while the state government considers increased fines and regulation for the sector.
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