Tag: recycling

UNSW has received a $128.5 million Federal Budget allocation that would create over 4,000 new student places aimed at boosting STEM programs and the number of skilled graduates needed for the AUKUS agreement. 

The Western Australian government is urging schools to apply for up to $5,500 for initiatives addressing trash through the WasteSorted Schools grants program.

A report from Standards Australia has uncovered a series of issues hindering the uptake of recycled content in roads, including a lack of nationally harmonised performance-based standards. 

Closed Loop Environmental Solutions’ paper cup recycling program Simply Cups has been recognised as an Alternative Destination under the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL). 

Food and beverage processing and packaging company Tetra Pak and Australian Paper Recovery (APR) Kerbside have invested in the implementation of an innovative recycling robot that can identify and sort used Tetra Pak beverage cartons.

A fuel efficiency standard as well as an increase in local manufacturing and recycling of materials are some of the key pillars of the newly launched National Electric Vehicle Strategy in an effort to remove barriers to buying electric vehicles (EVs).  

Snacks and treats manufacturer Mars Wrigley Australia announced an extra $28.8 million investment at its Ballarat factory to bolster its local innovation and manufacturing capabilities, building on more than $67 million invested since 2021.

The Victorian government is set to implement the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) on 1 November as part of its landmark reforms for the state’s waste and recycling sector. 

Australia and Germany have partnered to pave the way for new opportunities for critical minerals projects as part of a broader effort to achieve climate and energy goals. 

The third round of the Victorian government's Circular Economy Business Support Fund is now open, supporting lone organisations and collaborative partnerships with initiatives that enhance Victorian industry's capability and capacity to identify, implement, commercialize, and scale circular solutions.