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.
BlockTexx wins Banksia Gold Award for textile recycling technology
BlockTexx, a Queensland-based clean technology company, has been awarded the Banksia National Sustainability Gold Award, recognising its innovative efforts in tackling textile waste.
Andersens flooring supports ‘Australia’s first’ stewardship scheme for floor coverings
Andersens Flooring is advancing its sustainability efforts by partnering with ResiLoop, which the company claims is Australia’s first product stewardship scheme for floor coverings, to reduce landfill waste and promote a circular economy within the industry.
STEPS Pathways Charity boosts recycling efforts with Containers for Change
STEPS Pathways Charity has intensified its recycling efforts through a renewed partnership with Strong Street Recyclers, supporting the Queensland-wide Containers for Change initiative.
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
