Tag: sustainability
Manufacturing capability boost as WA agrifood producers secure business development vouchers
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.
DesignLab.au launch marks collaboration between global design and local manufacturing
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 partners with Acciona to divert waste from WA landfills
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 and OzHarvest bring back festive cups to support Aussies in need
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 launches Market Accelerator to boost circular economy
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.
City of Sydney unveils 10-year strategy to cut waste and boost recycling
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.
Hunter Manufacturing Awards see record rise in 2025 applications
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 wine bag-in-box earns APR recognition for recyclability
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).
Advanced manufacturing gets a sustainability boost with ANCA’s 2030 goals
ANCA, a global leader in manufacturing and engineering services, has launched its first Sustainability Strategy 2025–2030, outlining a comprehensive plan to integrate environmental responsibility, innovation, and community initiatives into its operations.
IVE Group signs major lease at Mirvac’s Aspect Industrial Estate
Mirvac and its industrial partner, Australian Retirement Trust (ART), have secured a new tenant for their 56-hectare Aspect Industrial Estate in Western Sydney, welcoming Australia’s largest diversified marketing company, IVE Group, to a newly leased 44,000 square metre warehouse facility.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
