Visy unveils sustainable beverage can with 83% recycled content
Visy has announced the production of a new sustainable beverage can with an average of 83 per cent recycled content.
Boral turns industrial tyres into longer-lasting roads
Boral has introduced what it claims as Australia’s first crumbed rubber asphalt bitumen derived from Off the Road (OTR) tyres, typically used in heavy-duty industrial vehicles.
Circular beds: Revolutionising sustainable bedding in Australia
A new wave of innovation is transforming the Australian manufacturing sector, with sustainability at its core. ROBOVOID, in collaboration with Swinburne University, GT Recycling, and Sustainability Victoria, has developed a groundbreaking bed base made entirely from recycled plastic.
New report highlights green iron as Australia’s best path to sustainable growth
A new report by Deloitte and WWF-Australia identifies green iron production as Australia’s best economic opportunity in the transition to decarbonised steelmaking.
Major retailers and manufacturers engage in FSC Forest Stewardship event
Leading Australian retailers and manufacturers recently participated in the FSC Forest Walk at HVP Plantations in Victoria, an event designed to provide an in-depth understanding of FSC-certified forestry practices.
Simply Cups diverts 50 million paper cups from landfill
Simply Cups has reached a major milestone by collecting and recycling 50 million paper cups across Australia and New Zealand, preventing them from ending up in landfills.
Boral trials recycled solar panels as sustainable sand alternative in concrete
Boral has begun trialling the use of crushed glass from end-of-life and damaged solar panels as a sustainable alternative to natural sand in concrete production.
CSIRO launches Isotopes.au to boost food traceability and sustainability
CSIRO has rolled out Isotopes.au, a new national resource that consolidates isotopic data to verify the provenance and sustainability claims of Australian food products.
13 billion drink containers returned through NSW’s Return and Earn scheme
The NSW Return and Earn scheme has reached a major milestone, surpassing 13 billion drink containers returned through its network since the program’s inception.
Container Deposit Scheme grows with new Reverse Vending Machine in Melbourne
The Victorian Government has expanded its Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) with the introduction of a large Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) at Federation Square’s Russell Street Extension, making it easier for residents, workers, and visitors in Melbourne’s CBD to recycle bottles and containers.
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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.
