Tag: sustainability

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). 

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.

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.

Researchers at RMIT University have developed a new experimental technique that uses contaminants in wastewater to enhance the production of green hydrogen, potentially reducing dependence on fresh water, a resource increasingly under pressure in many parts of the world.

Capral has announced a major step forward in Australian aluminium sustainability through a new closed-loop recycling initiative in collaboration with Sims Metal and Rio Tinto. 

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword but an essential strategy for facilities managers looking to reduce operational costs and improve their environmental impact.

Victorian manufacturers are shifting from gas to electric technologies, backed by a $10 million state government grant program through the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.