Saturday, October 31, 2026

Bespoke technology needed in solar panels recycling – UNSW Sydney experts

Solar experts from UNSW Sydney have called for the need for bespoke technology designed to recycle important elements inside solar panels.

Scientists develop ‘designer’ titanium alloys using 3D printing

A team of researchers from RMIT University and the University of Sydney has developed a new class of ductile and strong titanium alloys using a combination of alloy design and 3D printing. 

Expanded Polystyrene Australia rolls out new recycling scheme

Tasmanian manufacturer Expanded Polystyrene Australia (EPSA) has launched a new initiative dubbed “StyroCycle” that allows manufacturers of polystyrene products to dispose of expanded packaging waste that will be recycled and turned into new products like building insulation. 

Bag manufacturer Cassava Bags Australia wins ‘eco-disruptive’ award

Cassava Bags Australia has come out on top in Bupa's global eco-disruptive competition, outperforming over 900 innovative start-ups worldwide and receiving $350,000 to support Bupa's goal to achieve a net zero business by 2040. 

Volgren celebrates 50th battery electric bus milestone

Australian bus manufacturing company Volgren announced that the first of two Volvo BZL vehicles with Optimus bodies that are being produced nearby at Eagle Farm serves as the 50th Battery Electric Bus (BEB) for the bus body maker. 

CIMIC’s UGL to build 35MW solar storage system in Western Australia

Australian construction company CIMIC Group’s subsidiary, UGL, has been selected by Hong Kong-based electricity and gas company Alinta Energy to install a 35-megawatt one-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Port Hedland, Western Australia.

City of Newcastle advances recycling initiatives with new plant

The City of Newcastle is continuing its investment in the future of recycling after awarding the contract to build Newcastle's first Material Recovery Facility (MRF)

H2X Global wins second contract to supply hydrogen fuel cell trucks to Sweden

H2X Global, a Sydney-based hydrogen fuel cell vehicle manufacturer, has won its second contract with Swedish municipal garbage business Renova worth up to 240 million SEK (AUD 34.3 million) to supply commercial vehicles for the city of Gothenburg.

Adelaide’s largest waste management facility expands recycling operations

South Australia Environment Minister Susan Close is set to unveil the 'Dublin Eco Hub' today to reflect broader recycling operations active in Adelaide, as well as a substantial ownership transition for the family-owned business, Integrated Waste Services (IWS).

Schneider Electric upgrades Trade-UPS program to boost e-waste recycling

Energy management and automation leader Schneider Electric has revamped its Trade-UPS program to help uninterruptible power supply (UPS) vendors in Australia modernise their IT infrastructure and reduce their e-waste. 
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains

Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.