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Victoria’s new container deposit scheme to create more than 600 jobs
Over 600 new Victorian jobs are set to be created through the state government’s new Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic), which is expected to halve the state’s litter when it launches this November.
The Plastics Show sets the stage for industry dev’t at upcoming 2024 event
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has officially announced the opening of registrations for NPE2024: The Plastics Show scheduled to run from 6 to 10 May 2024.
More than $30 million allocated to boost WA’s waste, recycling infrastructure
The Federal and Western Australian governments have allocated more than $30 million to boost the state’s waste and recycling infrastructure.
Queensland brings into effect new single-use plastic bans
New restrictions banning single-use plastics, including cotton buds with plastic stems and expanded polystyrene loose packaging, went into effect in Queensland, following the Palaszczuk Government's announcement on Friday.
New Queensland Material Recycling Facility nears completion
A new $40.5 million material recycling facility (MRF) on the Sunshine Coast is nearing its completion and is expected to go live by the end of 2023, according to an announcement from the Queensland government.
MILKLAB, saveBOARD showcase recycled materials at Melbourne exhibition
Plant and dairy milk brand MILKLAB has showcased a sustainable building material made from recycled waste, such as milk cartons and coffee cups at its stand at the recent Melbourne International Coffee Exhibition (MICE).
Six new recycling projects in Queensland to receive $12m funding boost
The Federal government and the Queensland state government have joined forces to invest more than $12.79 million in six new recycling initiatives, diverting almost 69,000 tonnes of garbage from Queensland landfills each year.
RMIT University strengthens concrete with used coffee grounds
A team of engineers in Australia has developed a technique to make concrete 30 per cent stronger using waste coffee grounds, turning them into...
Global packaging company Orora Beverage expands manufacturing operations in Victoria
Orora Beverage, a global manufacturing company and distributor of sustainable packaging, has scaled its presence in Victoria as part of a $110 million investment that would create local jobs and help boost the state’s manufacturing capabilities.
Loop Organics reveals initiatives after Hunter Manufacturing Awards win
Organics recycling and management specialist Loop Organics said its compost recycles by-products from sewage treatment that created a high-quality, nutrientrich soil conditioner dubbed 'Biomix.'
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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.
