Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Melbourne-based Great Wrap launches world’s first compostable pallet wrap

Material science company Great Wrap has unveiled a compostable stretch wrap made from food waste in an effort to combat the world’s reliance on petroleum-based pallet wrap and plastic pollution. 

Detmold Group boosts sustainable packaging commitment with new objectives

Detmold Group, a South Australia-based food and retail brands company, has unveiled its sustainability objectives as part of its commitment to sustainable packaging. 

GE researchers to investigate 3D printing of wind turbine blades

GE Research, GE Renewable Energy, and LM Wind Power – a GE Renewable Energy business – have been awarded a grant from the US...

GB Masonry unveils innovative sustainable pavers and concrete blocks

GB Masonry has unveiled two new innovative products, the GB Vertico range and OpenForm pavers, offering a fresh take on outdoor architecture with sustainable, design-focused solutions. 

Siemens SiGreen solution track carbon footprints in SA’s food manufacturing industry

Global technology company Siemens is looking for a South Australia-based food and beverage (F&B) company that will pilot trial SiGreen, an emission-tracking and management solution for product carbon footprints. 

Retired underground coal mine in NSW earmarked for renewable future

Australian mining business Centennial Coal is investigating the possibility of turning an old underground coal mine at Lake Macquarie in NSW into a pumped...

Industree Group rolls out Epicycle for sustainable PPE recycling

Industree Group, an Australian producer of premium Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), has introduced Epicycle, a recycling initiative to address the environmental challenges posed by PPE waste.

Glass recycling bins launched across Victorian councils

The Victorian government is rolling out purple-lidded recycling bins for glass materials to transform how Victorians recycle and divert tonnes of waste from landfills. 

Subway to serve Detpak sustainable platters in Australia, New Zealand

Sustainable packaging manufacturer Detpak has teamed up with Subway to launch a new fibre-based catering platter to help eliminate 205 tonnes of plastic in the environment each year. 

University of Adelaide’s new battery recycling centre receives ARC funding

A University of Adelaide researcher has secured $5 million in funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation to develop a Training Centre for Battery Recycling. 
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