Tag: recycling
CSIRO backs local recycling startup transforming fabric into furniture
Fabric recycling startup Worn Up has ventured into a partnership with Australia’s national science agency CSIRO to test and improve its efforts to turn old faded uniforms into pieces of furniture.
Australian manufacturers drive economic growth by making complex things the world needs
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has marked the closure of its $30 million Federal Government Commercialisation Fund with co-investment into a final six Australian manufacturers.
Mars, Snickers, Milky Way to shift to paper-based packaging
The company behind globally loved snack brands Mars Bar, Snickers, and Milky Way is transitioning to paper-based packaging as of April 2023.
Survey reveals container deposit schemes’ progress in Australia
A survey revealed that most Australians are aware of container deposit schemes, but their environmental benefits are less known.
Regional Victoria receives boost for glass, organic waste recycling
The Victorian government has announced a $3 million investment to establish designated glass and organic waste drop-off points in Regional Victoria.
Victoria announces community funding to boost circular economy
The Victorian government has allocated $3 million for 39 community organisations as part of the Circular Economy Communities Fund, which seeks to tackle waste and create new jobs in the state.
Victoria seeks to develop new solar panel recycling methods
The Victorian government has launched a $10 million Solar Waste Challenge to encourage the development of novel solar panel recycling methods.
$15 million grant for new Victorian recycling infrastructure projects
The Australian and Victorian governments have announced a combined investment of $15 million for 10 new recycling infrastructure projects in the State.
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Envirostream inks deal with LG Energy to process additional 250T of lithium-ion batteries
Lithium Australia’s battery recycling subsidiary Envirostream has secured yet another agreement with LG Energy Solution to process a minimum of 250 tonnes of lithium-ion...
Government funding unveiled to bolster Victoria’s circular economy
The Australian government and the state government of Victoria have doubled down on their commitment to cutting waste, creating more jobs for Victorians, and...
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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.
