Visy opens $50M upgraded glass recycling facility in Victoria
Victoria is now home to Visy’s newly upgraded glass recycling facility in Laverton, which will process up to 200,000 tonnes of glass each year, including bottles and glass recycled from the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).
BlueScope teams up with Australia’s major iron ore producers for steel decarbonisation
Australia's top iron ore producers, Rio Tinto and BHP, have joined forces with the country's largest steelmaker, BlueScope, to spearhead efforts in decarbonising steel production.
Extra funding injected to boost e-waste initiatives in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government is offering grants totalling up to $3.5 million to bolster the state's electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) collection and recycling network.
Fed gov’t’s $200M investment to help cement Australia as global green steel powerhouse –...
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s recently announced $200 million grant to upgrade Australia’s steel industry and noted its significance in cementing the nation’s potential as a global green steel powerhouse.
Victoria to spearhead economic growth across Australia — Deloitte report
The latest Deloitte Access Economics’ Business Outlook report has revealed Victoria is set to lead all states in economic growth over the next five years, highlighting the success of the state’s strategy for sustainable, job-creating growth.
University of Adelaide and Indian Institute of Science forge closer ties for sustainable future
The University of Adelaide and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore have joined forces to facilitate the exchange of expertise, research, and innovation in the fields of energy and sustainability.
Circularise’s digital product passports transform plastic recycling in Japan
Circularise, a blockchain platform specialising in supply chain transparency and traceability, has achieved a breakthrough through a successful trial with the Japan Circular Economy Partnership (J-CEP), AMITA Corporation, and Marubeni Corporation.
Gippsland Dairy manufacturer begins shift towards sustainable packaging
Chobani Australia, the company behind iconic yogurt brand Gippsland Dairy, is reducing the amount of plastic in the packaging of its 160g products by 44 per cent to drive sustainability.
Ball & Doggett’s world-first packaging education hub unveiled
Ball & Doggett, Australia's largest distributor of printable materials and a member of Ai Group, has taken the lead in driving the conversation on packaging sustainability with the launch of an innovative online educational portal.
House Committee launches investigation into future of EV battery manufacturing in Australia
A House of Representatives committee has launched an inquiry into Australia’s transition to electric vehicles (EV) and the future of EV battery manufacturing in the country.
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