Tag: recycling

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.

The Queensland Government has announced a A$487 million Waste Reduction and Recycling Activation Fund as part of its Less Landfill, More Recycling 2035 plan, with the investment aimed at expanding recycling infrastructure, supporting councils and industry, and reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.

Cleanaway has proposed a major redevelopment of its Dynon Road Waste Transfer Station in West Melbourne, outlining plans to modernise the ageing facility to support Melbourne's future waste and recycling needs, according to a project fact sheet.

Visy is encouraging Australians to consider packaging choices that support a circular economy as part of Plastic Free July, promoting recyclable alternatives to single-use plastics and providing resources to help improve recycling practices.

UNSW Sydney says recycling research and sustainable manufacturing innovation are helping shape discussions on how Australia and India can strengthen economic ties, improve resource security and create new manufacturing opportunities.

Workspace Commercial Furniture has launched a national furniture take-back initiative aimed at extending manufacturing beyond the production stage by recovering, refurbishing and recycling commercial furniture at the end of its first life.

The Western Australian Government will expand Western Australia’s container deposit scheme, Containers for Change, to include wine and spirit bottles from 1 July 2026, in a move aimed at increasing recycling rates and supporting the state’s circular economy.