Tag: circular economy
Monash University leads push for recycled plastic tram platforms in Melbourne
Recycled plastics could soon be used to construct tram stop platforms across Melbourne as part of an ambitious project led by Monash University in partnership with Yarra Trams and industry collaborators.
ReGen 2025 to spotlight sustainable packaging in Australia’s circular economy push
Innovative packaging solutions designed to advance Australia’s circular economy will take centre stage at ReGen 2025, the nation’s leading expo for circular resource innovation.
Major inquiry signals positive future for tyre recycling, says TSA
Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has welcomed the findings of the Australian Senate Inquiry’s report No Time to Waste, highlighting strong prospects for tyre recycling and a circular economy.
Visy unveils sustainable beverage can with 83% recycled content
Visy has announced the production of a new sustainable beverage can with an average of 83 per cent recycled content.
Productivity Commission report calls for urgent national battery recycling reform
The Productivity Commission’s interim report, Australia’s Circular Economy: Unlocking the Opportunities, has reinforced the call for nationally harmonised battery recycling regulations, highlighting critical gaps in Australia’s current framework.
New CSIRO program fuels SME research in sustainable practices
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has announced its latest initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working in the recycling and circular economy sectors.
APCO report highlights progress and challenges in Australia’s packaging recycling goals
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has released its 2022-23 Australian Packaging Consumption and Recovery Data Report, presenting a detailed overview of the nation's progress toward achieving a circular economy for packaging.
Breakthrough Victoria invests in insect protein manufacturing to reduce food waste
Breakthrough Victoria announced an investment of $2.5 million in Viridian Renewable Technology Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based company that is tackling food waste and fostering a circular economy through sustainable insect protein manufacturing.
Circular economy key to reducing manufacturing waste in Australia, says research
Monash University researchers have revealed that manufacturing businesses adopting circular economy (CE) strategies can significantly reduce their waste, cutting it by up to 65 per cent.
Australian start-up’s circular economy tech gains validation in CSIRO aquaponics study
In a significant development for sustainability, Food Recycle, an Australian innovator, has received validation for its technology from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
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