Tag: recycling
State-of-the-art technology enhances Victoria’s plastic waste mgmt
A major expansion at a plastics recycling facility in Dandenong South is utilising state-of-the-art technology to transform plastic containers into high-quality recycled flake for food packaging.
New recycling hub turns tyres into roads in Shoalhaven
Tyres once destined for landfill are now being repurposed for use in road paving, artificial turf, and children’s playgrounds at Australia’s first rubber crumb plant, located in the Shoalhaven region, as revealed in a news release.
New Return and Earn machine in Caringbah boosts local recycling efforts
Residents of Caringbah now have a more convenient option for recycling their eligible bottles, cartons, and cans with the launch of a new Return and Earn machine at HomeCo. Caringbah.
$1.2B in refunds as NSW’s Return and Earn recycles 12 billion containers
The NSW Government’s Return and Earn scheme has reached a major milestone, recycling 12 billion drink containers and returning $1.2 billion in refunds to the community.
Australian Research Council awards $92.9M to Support 200 early-career researchers
The Australian Research Council (ARC) announced an investment of $92.9 million to fund 200 research projects led by early-career researchers across the country.
Samsara Eco, NILIT join forces to launch world’s first nylon 6,6 recycling hub
Samsara Eco, a leader in environmental technology, has partnered with NILIT, a global frontrunner in nylon 6,6 production for apparel, to develop the world’s first textile-to-textile recycling facility for nylon 6,6.
Ego Pharmaceuticals secures silver for eco-friendly packaging at 2024 PIDA Awards
Ego Pharmaceuticals has been awarded a prestigious Silver medal in the Sustainable Packaging Design category at the 2024 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards.
New Return and Earn machine boosts recycling efforts in Cessnock
Cessnock residents have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles and cans, with a brand-new Return and Earn machine now open at Bellbird Park Bowling Club.
Tyre Stewardship Australia marks decade of progress in rubber recycling
As Australia’s Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme reaches its 10-year milestone, Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has reported unprecedented growth in rubber product recycling opportunities across the country.
Visy’s $150M sustainable glass furnace revolutionises Australian manufacturing
Visy has launched Australia’s most energy-efficient glass furnace at its recycling and remanufacturing facility in Penrith, Sydney.
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