Tag: sustainability

The Board of Container Exchange (COEX) has appointed Trevor Evans as interim chief executive officer, following the conclusion of Natalie Roach’s three-year term as CEO in January 2026.

An Australian manufacturer of recycled-plastic souvenirs is expanding its production footprint internationally after securing a supply agreement with SEA LIFE’s global aquarium network, a move that highlights how small-scale community recycling can be integrated into global manufacturing and tourism supply chains.

Manufacturing capability across Western Australia’s agrifood and beverage sector is set to be strengthened, with 80 businesses receiving support under the State Government’s Agrifood and Beverage Voucher Program to help scale production, improve processes and pursue growth opportunities.

Precision Plastics Australia has unveiled DesignLab.au, a new platform designed to link global product designers with Australian additive manufacturing capability, in a move that reflects the growing shift toward locally produced, design-led consumer goods. 

Cleanaway has entered into a long-term agreement with Acciona to supply waste feedstock for the Kwinana Energy Recovery Facility, which aims to divert waste from Western Australian landfills through the use of Energy from Waste (EfW) technology.

BioPak has announced the return of its limited-edition OzHarvest Christmas Cup, aiming to combine festive spirit with social impact by supporting food rescue and sustainability efforts across Australia.

Sustainability Victoria has announced the launch of its Market Accelerator grants program, a new initiative designed to support local innovation and accelerate the state’s transition to a circular economy.

The City of Sydney has released its draft waste reduction and circular materials strategy 2025–2035, setting targets to reduce landfill and position Sydney as a leader in the circular economy.

The Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) has reported a record 44 per cent increase in applications for its 2025 program, indicating growing engagement from businesses across the region.

SIG has announced that its SIG Terra RecShield BD bag-in-box package for wine, featuring the SIG Terra FlexTap, has received APR Design for Recyclability Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR).