Tag: circular economy
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.
Battery recycling capacity expands with new plant in Melbourne’s north
Victoria has opened Australia’s first dedicated battery-in-device recycling facility, a project the Allan Labor Government says will divert more than 8,000 tonnes of waste from landfill each year.
New Samsara Eco facility advances circular plastics manufacturing
Samsara Eco has opened its first commercial-scale plant in Jerrabomberra, regional New South Wales, marking what the company describes as a major step forward in circular plastics manufacturing.
RE-Alliance urges solar recycling scheme to boost manufacturing, regional jobs
The Renewable Energy Alliance (RE-Alliance) has joined a coalition of 60 organisations calling on the federal government to establish a mandatory recycling scheme for solar panels within the current parliamentary term.
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