Recycled coffee cups used in Penrith road construction
State Asphalts NSW has begun constructing Australia’s first road made out of recycled coffee cups in suburban Penrith.
Coles and Woolworths make huge offer on soft plastics recycling
Australian supermarket chains Coles and Woolworths have made an offer to REDcycle to take control of its stockpiled soft plastic and provide safe storage of the material while recycling solutions are explored.
NSW begins decarbonisation, circular infrastructure design with new measure
As part of the Decarbonising Infrastructure Delivery Roadmap, a new measure has been adopted for future infrastructure projects by the NSW Government to reduce emissions and costs for the general public.
Sydney houses Australia’s first beverage carton recycling facility
SaveBOARD, a packaging waste company, has launched its first beverage carton recycling facility in Australia today.
Grill’d, Sea Forest join forces to launch sustainable beef burger
Australian burger chain Grill’d has announced its collaboration with biotechnology company Sea Forest in an effort to roll out what it claims is a “world-first sustainable,” grass-fed beef burger made from black angus cattle that produce up to two-thirds less methane emissions than regular cattle.
Victoria to ban single-use plastics in February
The Victorian government is launching the next phase of its landmark ban on single-use plastics which is set to roll out at the beginning of February.
WA inks trade agreement with Japan to boost decarbonisation tech development
The WA government has signed a trade agreement with Japan Bank for International Cooperation to accelerate progress for decarbonisation and low-emission technologies in the state.
Ampol, SEA Electric collaborate to drive commercial EV charging
Ampol has ventured into an industry-first partnership with SEA Electric to deliver seamless EV charging options to key parts of the transport sector.
New silicon extraction process to divert old solar panels from landfill
Scientists from Deakin University have successfully extracted silicon from end-of-life solar panels and converted it into a nanomaterial that can be used in the development of a new type of battery anode.
Queensland stadiums to test out reusable plastic cups
Reusable drinking cups are now being trialled at stadium venues in Brisbane as part of an effort to protect Queensland’s environment and lifestyle.
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Good Design Australia opens entries for 2026 awards
For more than six decades, Good Design Australia has celebrated the power of design to shape innovation, industry, and everyday life. Its flagship program, the Australian Good Design Awards, recognises projects that show how thoughtful design can enhance products, services, systems, and communities.
