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.
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.
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Forecasting the future: GridBeyond’s new tool supports smarter energy planning
As Australia’s energy landscape grows more dynamic, businesses operating in the National Electricity Market (NEM) face increasing challenges – from rising costs and evolving regulations to the growing presence of decentralised and renewable energy sources.
