Engineers turn water treatment sludge into sustainable concrete alternative
Engineers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed a new, environmentally friendly material that could reduce the high costs associated with maintaining Australia's ageing sewer infrastructure.
RMIT researchers turn low-grade clay into sustainable concrete breakthrough
Engineers at RMIT University have discovered a way to transform common, low-grade clay into a high-performance cement replacement, offering new opportunities in the push for sustainable construction materials.
Avery Dennison explores how packaging innovation can cut plastic waste
A new white paper commissioned by global materials science company Avery Dennison is shedding light on how packaging innovation, particularly pressure-sensitive labels, can contribute to circularity efforts across the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
Future-proofing water infrastructure
Greater Western Water (GWW) serves Victoria, one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse states. GWW faced several challenges including the need to meet stricter environmental compliance and sustainability targets.
Green Energy Systems partners with Capral Aluminium for sustainable solar deployment
Australian clean-tech company Green Energy Systems (GES) has engaged Capral Aluminium to supply LocAl lower-carbon aluminium extrusions for the manufacture of its Solar Waves system, a new modular solar deployment innovation aimed at utility-scale projects globally.
Opal launches uniform recycling pilot with BlockTexx
Opal, a prominent player in Australia’s recycling, paper, and packaging industry, has partnered with textile recycling company BlockTexx in a pilot initiative aimed at reducing textile waste from workplace uniforms.
Victoria opens grants to boost soft plastics and e-waste recycling
Recycling businesses across Victoria are being invited to apply for new grant funding aimed at increasing the state’s capacity to recycle hard-to-process plastics, including soft plastics and e-waste.
Recycling boosted in Moreton Bay with new public collection points
An outdoor recycling initiative aimed at reducing litter and promoting sustainability has expanded to the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland’s third-largest local government area, with the installation of around 70 Container Exchange Points across the region.
University of Washington researchers develop sustainable 3D-printed materials
A research group at the University of Washington is creating innovative 3D-printed materials designed for use in fields such as medicine, engineering, and construction, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability.
PUMA reaches sustainability goal ahead of schedule with 90% eco-friendly products
Sportswear company PUMA has announced that it achieved its target of making nine out of ten products from recycled or certified materials in 2024, according to its latest sustainability report.
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
