Capral’s LocAl recognised as premier green building product in sustainability awards
Capral, Australia's largest extruder and distributor of aluminium products, has received acclaim at the 2023 Architecture and Design Sustainability Awards for its innovative LocAl Lower Carbon Aluminium.
Monash University spearheads sustainable mining initiatives in India
Monash University has entered into significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with two distinguished Indian institutions, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) and the International Centre for Excellence in Mining Safety and Automation (iCEM) in Gujarat, India.
Great Wrap, Spiral Foods join forces for sustainable packaging
Sustainability has become a significant driving force in the global food supply chain as the demand for alternative products increasingly pressures manufacturers and distributors into abandoning single-use non-biodegradable plastic packaging.
APCO honours industry’s leading players in sustainable packaging
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) announced the winners of the 2023 Annual Awards at a ceremony held last night, 2 November.
Clean energy pact inked to power Australia’s largest Vanadium Electrolyte Facility
Tivan Limited has entered into a contract with Larrakia Energy to deliver a maximum of 30 MW of renewable energy starting in 2026 to support the former’s ambitious Vanadium Electrolyte Facility project at Middle Arm.
Real Pet Food Company boosts manufacturing sustainability with Rockwell Automation’s solution
Industrial automation and digital transformation giant Rockwell Automation has secured a contract to supply energy management software to Real Pet Food Company to boost sustainable manufacturing across four production facilities in Australia.
Tetra Pak commends Victoria’s newly launched Container Deposit Scheme
Global packaging solutions giant Tetra Pak welcomed the launch of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme today, an initiative aimed at enhancing recycling outcomes, reducing waste, and empowering Victorians to contribute towards Australia’s circular economy.
Reviva Ibis promotes sustainability through ‘Reuse, Repair and Repurpose’ contest
Reviva Ibis, a local not-for-profit social enterprise of Resource Recovery Australia, has kicked off its highly anticipated "Reuse, Repair and Repurpose Competition," inviting locals to display their imaginative upcycling and repair projects, inspiring the community and offering a chance to win valuable prizes.
New Containers for Change refund point opens in Brisbane
A new Containers for Change refund point has launched in Brisbane just in time for the scheme’s expansion to include all glass wine and pure spirit bottles, which will begin on 1 November.
New method of recycling carbon fibre emerges from UNSW
A researcher from UNSW Canberra has developed a new carbon fibre recycling method that uses less energy and wastes less of the material.
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Beyond Insights: Building trust into digital transformation technologies
Digital transformation technologies are experiencing a gold rush in the manufacturing industry, not just in Australia but beyond. However, amid this surge in cutting-edge tech and automation processes, a fundamental element remains crucial: trust.
