Tag: recycling

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.

The NSW Government has allocated $1.25 million to fund three research projects aimed at addressing plastic pollution and advancing solutions for waste management. 

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. 

The Victorian Government has expanded its Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) with the introduction of a large Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) at Federation Square’s Russell Street Extension, making it easier for residents, workers, and visitors in Melbourne’s CBD to recycle bottles and containers.

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has announced its latest initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working in the recycling and circular economy sectors. 

St Marys residents can now enjoy a faster, simpler way to recycle with the launch of a new “takes all” Return and Earn machine, designed to streamline the recycling process. 

Tamworth is set to gain a state-of-the-art Organics Recycling Facility (ORF) that aims to meet the region’s community and agricultural needs while aligning with New South Wales’ mandate to recycle organic material by 2030.

The Return and Earn program has introduced an innovative “takes all” trial at the Narrandera Recycling Return and Earn machine, eliminating the need for pre-sorting eligible drink containers. 

The Detmold Group has announced new global Sustainability Goals, including expanded aims to source more forest-certified fibre, boost recyclable content in products, maximise recycling and trash diversion, and source more renewable electricity.

Samsara Eco, a climate tech pioneer, has developed new enzymes capable of recycling nylon 6, a synthetic fibre widely used in apparel, hosiery, and...