Tag: recycling
UniSQ researchers develop recycling tech to turn plastic waste into high-value materials
Researchers at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) are developing a recycling technology that could transform mixed plastic waste into valuable nanomaterials and clean energy.
Manufacturing innovation turns carpet and plastics into recyclable flooring
Global flooring manufacturer Milliken has launched Renasci, a new resilient flooring product designed to turn carpet and soft plastic waste into recyclable flooring planks, in a move the company says could reshape the industry’s approach to waste and manufacturing.
NSW drives national plan to remanufacture and recycle solar panels
New South Wales has taken the lead in advancing a national approach to solar panel reuse and recycling, following an agreement between Commonwealth, state and territory governments to progress work on a product stewardship scheme.
Return and Earn expands in Randwick with new Maroubra machine
Randwick residents now have greater access to recycling facilities with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine at Pacific Square in Maroubra.
NSW’s Return and Earn hits 14 billion containers recycled
The Return and Earn scheme in New South Wales has surpassed 14 billion drink containers recycled since its launch in December 2017.
Neometals to exit lithium-ion battery recycling business
Neometals Ltd has announced plans to exit the lithium-ion battery (LiB) recycling sector through a proposed divestment of its 50 per cent interests in two key joint ventures with Germany-based SMS Group GmbH.
Deakin and Samsara Eco partner to advance enzyme-based textile recycling
Deakin University’s Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) has partnered with Australian company Samsara Eco to accelerate the development of enzyme-based recycling technology aimed at tackling one of the textile industry’s most pressing challenges – recycling synthetic fibres and mixed materials that are typically considered unrecyclable.
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.
Iondrive, CSIRO launch project to turn battery waste graphite into anode-grade material
Iondrive Limited has launched a new project in partnership with CSIRO to convert waste graphite from used lithium-ion batteries into anode-grade material, marking a development in its battery recycling commercialisation strategy.
Capral, Sims Metal and Rio Tinto launch Qld closed-loop recycling initiative
Capral has announced a major step forward in Australian aluminium sustainability through a new closed-loop recycling initiative in collaboration with Sims Metal and Rio Tinto.
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