Tag: circular economy

Huskee’s Smart Bin, Borrow, has been named a winner in the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards, receiving recognition in the Product Design – Commercial and Industrial category for its approach to reusable packaging returns.

Manufacturing innovation, sustainable materials and circular economy solutions will be among the topics explored at the Greater Geelong Clean Economy Showcase 2026, organised by the City of Greater Geelong as part of Geelong Design Week.

UNSW Sydney researchers are investigating whether algae biomass generated during wastewater treatment could be converted into a natural binder for manufacturing, with discarded textiles among the materials being tested.

Australia’s shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), rooftop solar and other renewable energy technologies is expected to create growing volumes of end-of-life waste, according to researchers at RMIT University.

Fenner Conveyors has completed what it describes as a first-of-its-kind conveyor belt recycling initiative with Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) and Tyrecycle, aimed at establishing a circular economy model for Australia's bulk materials handling sector.

The Salvation Army has welcomed Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding to its Salvos Stores Textile Recovery Facility (TRF), highlighting the facility's role in textile recovery, local employment and volunteering as part of the city's growing focus on circular economy initiatives.

Manufacturing and recycling have been highlighted in South East Queensland with the launch of the region’s first solar-powered reverse vending machine, according to Container Exchange, marking a step forward for the state’s circular economy infrastructure and locally built technology.

Salvos Stores has opened a textile recovery facility in Brisbane, describing the site as the first of its kind in Australia and part of broader efforts to reduce clothing waste and support circular economy initiatives.

Victoria is set to increase its plastic recycling and manufacturing capacity, following a $4 million investment from the Victorian Government, the Australian Government, and industry partners. 

Australia is sitting on a potential $26 billion economic opportunity over the next decade, but only if it stops shipping raw materials overseas and starts processing them locally, a leading mining industry expert says.