Tag: recycling
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.
South Australia’s soft plastic recycling efforts bolstered by $20M investment
The Australian Government's $20 million investment in advanced recycling technology will annually divert over 14,000 tonnes of soft plastics from South Australian landfills.
Cleanaway’s 2024 report reveals insights on Aussie recycling behaviours
Cleanaway’s latest Recycling Behaviours Report for 2024 has revealed a significant lack of confidence among Australians regarding the recycling of their waste.
Yarn’n introduces recycled toilet paper, supports First Nations and forest conservation
Yarn’n, an Australian First Nations-owned company, has rolled out its 100 per cent recycled toilet tissue sourced exclusively from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests.
Samsara Eco raises $100M to combat plastic waste
Samsara Eco, an enviro-tech innovator, announced it has secured AUD$100 million in its latest Series A+ funding round to eradicate plastic waste and prevent it from ending up in landfills or being incinerated.
Australian solar panel recycling tech showcased in Spain
RMIT University is leading an international consortium focused on advancing the reuse and recycling of solar panels, addressing a looming environmental challenge.
Bio-based resins pave the way for a recyclable future in 3D printing
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have engineered a new breed of recyclable resin, derived from biosourced materials, specifically tailored for 3D printing applications.
Birds Eye commits to sustainable packaging with PCR materials
In a move for sustainable packaging in Australia's freezer aisles, Birds Eye, the nation's most iconic freezer-aisle brand, has incorporated Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) material into its packaging, starting with plastic steam bags.
Exclusive battery recycling deal inked by Lithium Australia, Volvo
Lithium Australia announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Envirostream Australia, has signed an exclusive agreement with the Volvo Group Australia's Buses division that will focus on recycling end-of-life batteries from the latter’s fleet of electric and hybrid buses.
Fully automated waste recycling facility opens in Brisbane
A $95 million state-of-the-art facility in Pinkenba, developed by Rino Recycling, is set to revolutionise recycling by automatically converting construction and demolition waste into reusable materials for new infrastructure projects.