Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Sustainability Victoria launches Market Accelerator to boost circular economy

Sustainability Victoria has announced the launch of its Market Accelerator grants program, a new initiative designed to support local innovation and accelerate the state’s transition to a circular economy.

City of Sydney unveils 10-year strategy to cut waste and boost recycling

The City of Sydney has released its draft waste reduction and circular materials strategy 2025–2035, setting targets to reduce landfill and position Sydney as a leader in the circular economy.

WA to include wine and spirit bottles in Containers for Change from 2026

The Western Australian Government has announced that Western Australia’s Containers for Change program will expand to include wine and spirit bottles from 1 July 2026.

Konica Minolta backs e-waste recycling push with Macquarie University, ANZRP

Konica Minolta Australia has joined forces with Macquarie University and the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform’s (ANZRP) TechCollect program to launch the Rethink e-recycling Drive, an initiative aimed at reducing electronic waste going to landfill and promoting responsible recycling.

SIG wine bag-in-box earns APR recognition for recyclability

SIG has announced that its SIG Terra RecShield BD bag-in-box package for wine, featuring the SIG Terra FlexTap, has received APR Design for Recyclability Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). 

BioPak acquires Bygreen to boost sustainable packaging portfolio

BioPak has announced it has acquired Queensland-based packaging company Bygreen, in a move the company says will further strengthen its portfolio of sustainable packaging solutions.

Advanced manufacturing gets a sustainability boost with ANCA’s 2030 goals

ANCA, a global leader in manufacturing and engineering services, has launched its first Sustainability Strategy 2025–2030, outlining a comprehensive plan to integrate environmental responsibility, innovation, and community initiatives into its operations.

Bunzl backs First Nations manufacturing with Yarn’n distribution deal

Bunzl Australia & New Zealand has partnered with Yarn’n to distribute its sustainable, First Nations-owned toilet paper brand across its national network, expanding access throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Capral, Sims Metal and Rio Tinto launch Qld closed-loop recycling initiative

Capral has announced a major step forward in Australian aluminium sustainability through a new closed-loop recycling initiative in collaboration with Sims Metal and Rio Tinto. 

New Return and Earn machine opens in Marsden Park to boost local recycling

A new Return and Earn machine has opened at Elara Shopping Village in Marsden Park, providing Blacktown residents with greater access to recycling services and container refunds. 
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer

Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.