Tag: plastic waste
Program launched to recycle used clear aligners across Australia and New Zealand
A new recycling initiative aimed at reducing plastic waste from orthodontic treatment has been launched across Australia and New Zealand through a partnership between Angelalign Technology Inc and recycling company TerraCycle.
Major recycling projects to turn plastic waste into valuable manufacturing materials
More than 17,000 tonnes of hard-to-recycle plastics, including soft plastic packaging, will be diverted from landfill each year in regional New South Wales under two new recycling projects backed by the Australian and New South Wales governments in partnership with industry.
CSIRO study finds 39% drop in plastic pollution along Australian coastlines
Plastic pollution along Australia’s coastlines has declined by 39 per cent over the past decade, according to research by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency.
NSW funds $1.25M in research to tackle plastic waste crisis
The NSW Government has allocated $1.25 million to fund three research projects aimed at addressing plastic pollution and advancing solutions for waste management.
Packaging overhaul by Kimberly-Clark and Woolworths to slash tonnes of plastic annually
In a landmark effort to combat plastic waste, Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA) and Woolworths have announced the success of a packaging trial aimed at removing secondary plastic packaging from VIVA paper towels.
Environmental entrepreneurs present innovative solutions to tackle plastic waste crisis
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is bringing together environmental entrepreneurs from across the Indo-Pacific region to showcase pioneering solutions aimed at tackling plastic waste.
State-of-the-art technology enhances Victoria’s plastic waste mgmt
A major expansion at a plastics recycling facility in Dandenong South is utilising state-of-the-art technology to transform plastic containers into high-quality recycled flake for food packaging.
New proposals to cut plastic litter by 30% in NSW by 2025
The NSW Government has launched a new initiative to reduce plastic waste and promote environmentally friendly alternatives.
CSIRO, Murdoch University launch $8M Bioplastics Innovation Hub
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO and Murdoch University have joined forces to establish the Bioplastics Innovation Hub, a groundbreaking $8 million initiative aimed at revolutionizing plastic packaging with the development of 100 per cent compostable bioplastics.
Samsara Eco raises $100M to combat plastic waste
Samsara Eco, an enviro-tech innovator, announced it has secured AUD$100 million in its latest Series A+ funding round to eradicate plastic waste and prevent it from ending up in landfills or being incinerated.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
