Tag: plastic
Cleanaway’s 2024 report reveals insights on Aussie recycling behaviours
Cleanaway’s latest Recycling Behaviours Report for 2024 has revealed a significant lack of confidence among Australians regarding the recycling of their waste.
New MICROfactorie converts waste plastics to 3D printing filament
The UNSW SMaRT Centre has partnered with IT asset management company Renew IT to transform discarded hard plastics into 3D printer feedstock.
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.
WA grants propel seaweed manufacturing to replace plastics
Uluu, a northern suburbs business, is poised to redefine manufacturing using seaweed as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic.
Researchers lead the charge with new plastic recycling technology
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have pioneered a groundbreaking low-energy technique for recycling plastic, poised to revolutionise the recycling landscape and potentially transform everyday products like Tim Tams.
Detpak’s eco-friendly potato bag wins top packaging design award
South Australian packaging leader Detpak has been honoured with the prestigious APPMA Packaging Design Innovation Award for their groundbreaking Kerbside Recyclable Paper Bag for Fresh Potatoes.
WA pioneers shift to compostable coffee cups, bans non-recyclable options
Western Australia (WA) is bidding farewell to non-compostable coffee cups, as part of its comprehensive Plan for Plastics initiative.
Australia invests $40M in university-led initiative to bolster plastic recycling
The Australian Government has allocated $40 million to the University of Sydney to address the plastic waste crisis and establish a circular economy that imparts financial value to plastics at the end of their lifecycle.
Australia’s plastic emissions will more than double by 2050 – research says
The plastics consumed by Australians each year have a greenhouse emissions impact similar to 5.7 million cars, or more than one-third of all vehicles on Australian roads, according to a new analysis.
CSIRO releases new book on community efforts to eradicate plastic waste
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has published a new book that sheds light on the innovative and impactful ways communities throughout the world are addressing the plastic pollution challenge.
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