Loop Industries’ 100% recycled PET resin receives approval for pharmaceutical packaging
Clean technology company Loop Industries announced that its Loop-branded PET resin has successfully undergone testing and is now compliant for use in packaging applications within the pharmaceutical industry.
Ego transitions QV tubes to recyclable packaging
As National Recycling Week begins, Ego Pharmaceuticals is amplifying its sustainability efforts by transitioning its iconic QV tube products to recyclable packaging, a move set to save approximately 18 tonnes of waste from landfill annually.
Orora reports significant increase in earnings with underlying EBIT up by 12.3%
Sustainable manufacturer Orora Beverage announced its full-year financial results, with strong performance increases to underlying earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of $320.5 million, up 12.3 per cent.
Cutting-edge thermal storage technology developed with significant input from Australia enters demonstration phase
The US government will fund a commercial-scale test of a next-generation concentrated solar thermal (CST) technology developed in partnership with the Australian Solar Thermal...
UQ seeks to develop biodegradable bags for mushroom farming
Researchers from the University of Queensland have collaborated with Scenic Rim Mushrooms to develop biodegradable “plastic” bags for use in mushroom farming.
Food packaging misconceptions make food waste problem worse – says RMIT research
A new study led by RMIT researchers has revealed that the majority of Australians believe food packaging waste is a bigger environmental issue than food waste even though the true problem lies in people's knowledge of how packaging might help prevent food waste.
Volvo vows to manufacture only electric cars by 2030, launches the pure electric C40...
Volvo Cars has committed to becoming fully electric – selling only fully electric cars and phasing out models running on internal combustible engines, including...
CSIRO recognised as Boeing’s Supplier of the Year
Boeing, the world's largest aerospace firm, has named Australia's national science agency CSIRO as Supplier of the Year for the fifth time since 2010.
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.
Landmark signing boosts Queensland’s hydrogen credentials
Sumitomo Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gladstone Ports Corporation, Gladstone Regional Council, CQUniversity Australia and Australian Gas Industry Group to...
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