Thursday, August 13, 2026

Advanced manufacturing gets a sustainability boost with ANCA’s 2030 goals

ANCA, a global leader in manufacturing and engineering services, has launched its first Sustainability Strategy 2025–2030, outlining a comprehensive plan to integrate environmental responsibility, innovation, and community initiatives into its operations.

Researchers develop safe and sustainable water batteries resilient to pressure

A collaborative effort led by RMIT University has yielded the creation of recyclable 'water batteries' that promise enhanced safety and environmental sustainability.

Xefco raises $10.5M to drive sustainability in fashion industry

Xefco, the pioneering sustainable manufacturing tech company, has announced a substantial fundraising round of AUD 10.5 million.

Amcor set to increase use of advance recycling materials via ExxonMobil’s Exxtend technology

Packaging giant Amcor has become the first company to purchase certified circular polyethylene material using ExxonMobil’s Exxtend technology for advanced recycling. Amcor said it would...

Global-scale hydrogen and ammonia production facility to boost manufacturing in WA

Australian energy producer Woodside has unveiled plans to establish a world-scale hydrogen and ammonia production facility at a site in southern metropolitan Perth, Western...

Mars, Snickers, Milky Way to shift to paper-based packaging

The company behind globally loved snack brands Mars Bar, Snickers, and Milky Way is transitioning to paper-based packaging as of April 2023. 

Solar outshines gas in summer energy production, new data reveals

New data from the Climate Council shows that renewables provided six times more power than gas this summer, with solar energy leading in terms...

New packaging platform simplifies recycling for SMEs and consumers

As National Recycling Week begins across Australia, small businesses are being offered new tools to support sustainable practices with the launch of an online packaging platform aimed at simplifying recycling and boosting consumer confidence in sustainable packaging. 

Qld announces partnership with Japan’s largest hydrogen company

The Qld government-owned generator Stanwell and Japanese energy company Iwatani Corporation have announced a landmark partnership which will see planning progressed on a new...

Birds Eye commits to sustainable packaging with PCR materials

In a move for sustainable packaging in Australia's freezer aisles, Birds Eye, the nation's most iconic freezer-aisle brand, has incorporated Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) material into its packaging, starting with plastic steam bags.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global

There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.