Tag: circular economy
Fenner, Gladstone Ports pilot conveyor belt recycling initiative
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.
Textile recovery facility highlights circular economy efforts in Ipswich
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 converge with launch of solar RVM in Keperra
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 opens Australia’s first textile recovery facility in Brisbane
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 expands manufacturing capacity in plastic recycling with $4M investment
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.
Expert: $26 billion opportunity lost as Australia ships raw materials overseas
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.
Samsara Eco–EOG initiative targets circular future with recycled nylon rollout
Australian biotech company Samsara Eco and the European Outdoor Group (EOG) have announced the launch of the Nylon Materials Collective, a new collaboration aimed at expanding access to high-performance, virgin-identical recycled nylon for outdoor brands.
Parliament launches inquiry into tyre manufacturing and recycling challenges
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science has launched an inquiry into Australia’s tyre industry, examining its challenges, opportunities, and potential to strengthen domestic manufacturing within the circular economy.
Sustainability Victoria launches Market Accelerator to boost circular economy
Sustainability Victoria has announced the launch of its Market Accelerator grants program, a new initiative designed to support local innovation and accelerate the state’s transition to a circular economy.
City of Sydney unveils 10-year strategy to cut waste and boost recycling
The City of Sydney has released its draft waste reduction and circular materials strategy 2025–2035, setting targets to reduce landfill and position Sydney as a leader in the circular economy.
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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.
