Tag: circular economy
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.
National Workforce Plan launched to strengthen Australia’s manufacturing workforce
The Australian Government has launched a national workforce plan aimed at ensuring the country’s manufacturing sector remains competitive, sustainable, and future-ready.
New Vanden catalogue aims to secure rPET supply for manufacturers
Vanden Global has launched a new PET Recycled Resins & Flakes Catalogue aimed at helping Australian manufacturers secure certified recycled feedstock that meets both regulatory and production demands.
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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Future-ready manufacturing: How AI and cloud ERP are transforming supply chains
As manufacturers face growing supply chain disruption, rising costs and increasing operational complexity, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud ERP and connected digital systems are becoming essential tools for improving visibility, resilience and decision-making.
