Tag: recycling
Remondis scales operations in Western Australia, creates new jobs
Remondis Australia, a leading recycling, service, and water company, is expanding its involvement in Western Australia’s Container Deposit Scheme, dubbed Containers for Change, as part of a recent tender.
Report: Recycling bins remain leading environmental solution for many Australians
Three-quarters of Australians (74 per cent) still believe that a trip to the recycling bin is the most impactful initiative they can do for the environment, according to a new report from the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)
Smart Precinct NQ a key player in Queensland’s circular economy transition
Queensland's march towards a circular economy is set to be driven by Smart Precinct NQ, a hub for local businesses looking to integrate circular economy principles into their operations, according to an announcement made by the Environment and Science Minister Leanne Linard.
APCO honours industry’s leading players in sustainable packaging
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) announced the winners of the 2023 Annual Awards at a ceremony held last night, 2 November.
Tetra Pak commends Victoria’s newly launched Container Deposit Scheme
Global packaging solutions giant Tetra Pak welcomed the launch of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme today, an initiative aimed at enhancing recycling outcomes, reducing waste, and empowering Victorians to contribute towards Australia’s circular economy.
Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme launched to curb litter, boost incomes
The Victorian Government has unveiled the Container Deposit Scheme, known as CDS Vic, which aims to significantly decrease litter throughout the state and return funds to the people of Victoria.
Reviva Ibis promotes sustainability through ‘Reuse, Repair and Repurpose’ contest
Reviva Ibis, a local not-for-profit social enterprise of Resource Recovery Australia, has kicked off its highly anticipated "Reuse, Repair and Repurpose Competition," inviting locals to display their imaginative upcycling and repair projects, inspiring the community and offering a chance to win valuable prizes.
New Containers for Change refund point opens in Brisbane
A new Containers for Change refund point has launched in Brisbane just in time for the scheme’s expansion to include all glass wine and pure spirit bottles, which will begin on 1 November.
New method of recycling carbon fibre emerges from UNSW
A researcher from UNSW Canberra has developed a new carbon fibre recycling method that uses less energy and wastes less of the material.
Public feedback sought to help address plastic pollution in NSW
Businesses and the community in New South Wales are being encouraged to provide feedback on the state government’s efforts to mitigate plastic pollution.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
