Tag: recycling
Opal launches uniform recycling pilot with BlockTexx
Opal, a prominent player in Australia’s recycling, paper, and packaging industry, has partnered with textile recycling company BlockTexx in a pilot initiative aimed at reducing textile waste from workplace uniforms.
Victoria opens grants to boost soft plastics and e-waste recycling
Recycling businesses across Victoria are being invited to apply for new grant funding aimed at increasing the state’s capacity to recycle hard-to-process plastics, including soft plastics and e-waste.
Recycling boosted in Moreton Bay with new public collection points
An outdoor recycling initiative aimed at reducing litter and promoting sustainability has expanded to the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland’s third-largest local government area, with the installation of around 70 Container Exchange Points across the region.
Cleanaway launches advanced recycling facility in Western Sydney
Cleanaway Waste Management Limited has officially opened its new Western Sydney Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Rooty Hill, described by the company as the most advanced of its kind in Australia.
Australia Post launches automated international facility at Melbourne Airport
Australia Post has officially opened a new International Commercial Facility at Sky Road, Melbourne Airport, aimed at enhancing the automation and efficiency of its inbound international parcel operations.
Holbrook locals encouraged to recycle and earn with Return and Earn
Residents in Holbrook are being encouraged to take part in the Return and Earn scheme this April by recycling eligible drink containers at the Holbrook Sporting Complex.
STEPS Pathways Charity boosts recycling efforts with Containers for Change
STEPS Pathways Charity has intensified its recycling efforts through a renewed partnership with Strong Street Recyclers, supporting the Queensland-wide Containers for Change initiative.
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.
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.
13 billion drink containers returned through NSW’s Return and Earn scheme
The NSW Return and Earn scheme has reached a major milestone, surpassing 13 billion drink containers returned through its network since the program’s inception.
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