Tag: sustainability
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.
RMIT researchers turn wastewater contaminants into green hydrogen boosters
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, Sims Metal and Rio Tinto launch Qld closed-loop recycling initiative
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.
More sustainable facility management
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword but an essential strategy for facilities managers looking to reduce operational costs and improve their environmental impact.
Victoria backs manufacturing electrification with $10M in grants
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.
RMIT researchers turn low-grade clay into sustainable concrete breakthrough
Engineers at RMIT University have discovered a way to transform common, low-grade clay into a high-performance cement replacement, offering new opportunities in the push for sustainable construction materials.
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How a small pet food manufacturer supports a 5x increase in production capacity
For Advanced Pet Care of Australia, scaling into one of Australia’s top pet food manufacturers required more than new production capacity – it required better systems.
