Tag: recycling
New return pods launched as ACT CDS celebrates 7th anniversary
The ACT Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) is marking its seventh year of operation, celebrating a milestone that has seen nearly 400 million bottles, cans and cartons returned through its growing return point network.
New Return and Earn machine opens in Marsden Park to boost local recycling
A new Return and Earn machine has opened at Elara Shopping Village in Marsden Park, providing Blacktown residents with greater access to recycling services and container refunds.
Livium explores rare-earth element extraction to expand recycling innovation
Livium Ltd has commenced engagement with rare-earth element (REE) extraction technology developers, as part of its strategy to broaden its role in the circular economy and complement its core business in battery and e-waste recycling.
AI achieves 91% accuracy in detecting contaminated construction wood, Monash study finds
A new artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by researchers from Monash University and Charles Darwin University (CDU) has demonstrated a 91 per cent accuracy rate in identifying contaminated construction and demolition wood waste.
Return and Earn expands in Inner West with new Norton Plaza location
Inner West residents now have another convenient option to recycle their eligible drink containers with the installation of a new Return and Earn machine at Norton Plaza in Leichhardt.
REMONDIS Australia expands into WA organics market with GO Organics acquisition
REMONDIS Australia has entered Western Australia’s organic waste management sector, acquiring a majority shareholding in GO Organics, a Boonanarring-based processor of food, garden, and liquid organic waste.
Sandvik Coromant backs Aussie equipment manufacturer with carbide recycling program
Sandvik Coromant is collaborating with one of Australia’s largest specialist heavy equipment manufacturers to drive circularity in manufacturing through a carbide tool recycling initiative.
One million containers recycled as Tasmania launches Recycle Rewards
More than one million containers have been returned by Tasmanians in just four days since the launch of the state’s new container deposit scheme, Recycle Rewards.
DePoly secures $23M to launch 500-tonne recycling plant for circular plastics push
Swiss cleantech company DePoly is set to open a 500-tonne-per-year showcase plant in Monthey, Switzerland, this summer, aiming to demonstrate the industrial scalability of its proprietary plastic recycling technology.
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.
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