Sustainability

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.

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.

A researcher from UNSW Canberra has developed a new carbon fibre recycling method that uses less energy and wastes less of the material. 

Businesses and the community in New South Wales are being encouraged to provide feedback on the state government’s efforts to mitigate plastic pollution. 

Infinitev, an emerging leader in the electric vehicle battery sector, has teamed up with Kia Australia to transform the landscape of EV battery reuse, repurposing and recycling solutions amid the industry's rapidly rising demand for eco-friendly battery technology. 

The Northern Territory government has opened applications for a new $1.5 million grant program aimed at supporting new recycling infrastructure projects in the state. 

Koskela, a manufacturer of furniture designed for Australian workplaces, schools, and homes, has launched its inaugural Circularity Action Plan as part of its ambitious commitment to total circularity by 2027. 

New research from Schneider Electric has highlighted the urgent need for Australian businesses to boost their decarbonisation effort to bolster their economic competitiveness. 

Researchers at Monash University have unveiled a new lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery design that aims to reduce costs, lower environmental impact, and enhance recycling options.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded the Logan City Council with a $291,785 grant to investigate the potential of producing renewable energy from food and garden waste.