Friday, January 2, 2026

G & J M Barwick to establish a regional organic waste processing facility in...

Tasmanian Minister for the Environment Roger Jaensch announced that G & J M Barwick has been selected as the successful applicant for $3 million...

Brisbane City confirms order of 60 electric vehicles from Swiss company HESS

Swiss electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer HESS has secured a contract to deliver 60 high-capacity EVs to Brisbane, Queensland— a major milestone for the city...

$2m glass recycling facility in Rockhampton nears completion

The Queensland Government has announced that a brand new plant in Rockhampton to turn recycled glass into useable construction materials is nearing completion. The $2...

$15 million grant for new Victorian recycling infrastructure projects

The Australian and Victorian governments have announced a combined investment of $15 million for 10 new recycling infrastructure projects in the State. In a statement,...

Sydney University scientists discover plastic-eating fungi

A group of researchers from the University of Sydney have successfully biodegraded a commonly used and hard-to-recycle plastic, called Polypropylene, using two strains of fungi. 

Detpak’s eco-friendly potato bag wins top packaging design award

South Australian packaging leader Detpak has been honoured with the prestigious APPMA Packaging Design Innovation Award for their groundbreaking Kerbside Recyclable Paper Bag for Fresh Potatoes.

Visy bolsters Australian manufacturing with launch of sustainable paper bags

Visy, a packaging and resource recovery company, has unveiled a line of retail paper bags proudly made in Australia in a move towards reducing single-use plastic.

Amcor, Kolon Industries join forces to develop recycled and renewable packaging materials

Amcor has announced a strategic partnership with Kolon Industries to develop and commercialize sustainable polyester materials for packaging. 

13 billion drink containers returned through NSW’s Return and Earn scheme

The NSW Return and Earn scheme has reached a major milestone, surpassing 13 billion drink containers returned through its network since the program’s inception. 

Australian food manufacturer unveils world-first protein products

Australian food manufacturer Harvest B is set to introduce two blended diced meat products to the market to elevate the nutritional value and affordability of animal meats while bolstering sustainability and broadening access to protein for a wider customer base.
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AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.