Tag: recycling

UNSW Sydney researchers are investigating whether algae biomass generated during wastewater treatment could be converted into a natural binder for manufacturing, with discarded textiles among the materials being tested.

Australia’s shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), rooftop solar and other renewable energy technologies is expected to create growing volumes of end-of-life waste, according to researchers at RMIT University.

Konica Minolta Australia, Macquarie University and ANZRP’s TechCollect are partnering again on an e-waste recycling initiative, with the 2026 Rethink e-recycling Drive set to run across Macquarie Park from 17 to 23 October.

Australian manufacturing capability for recycled plastics is being demonstrated through a trial that has produced locally manufactured recycled polypropylene for use in a limited run of Nestlé KitKat wrappers.

Containers for Change has launched a new campaign encouraging Queenslanders to return eligible drink containers for recycling, building on its previous “Bincoin” campaign.

Eilbeck Shredders has completed an Australian-made industrial shredding plant for export to the United States, with the project highlighting the company's expansion into manufacturing sophisticated recycling equipment for global markets.

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has examined opportunities and challenges surrounding the reuse and recycling of solar panels as part of a parliamentary inquiry into reducing solar waste and supporting a circular economy, according to the Parliament of Australia.

Asahi Beverages has transitioned all of its plastic soft drink bottles in Australia to 100% recycled plastic, excluding caps and labels, in a move the company says will reduce its use of virgin material.

Australian Research Council (ARC)-funded research is advancing biological approaches to plastic waste, with potential applications in manufacturing, recycling and environmental management.

Fenner Conveyors has completed what it describes as a first-of-its-kind conveyor belt recycling initiative with Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) and Tyrecycle, aimed at establishing a circular economy model for Australia's bulk materials handling sector.