Industry News
ARRC to represent Australia at the ReMA 2025 event
The Australian Resources Recovery Council (ARRC) will represent Australia at what is claimed to be the largest gathering of the recycled materials industry in the world. [ + ]
Senate inquiry sees strong future for tyre recycling
Tyre Stewardship Australia has welcomed the findings in the 'No Time to Waste' report and agrees with the need for a Circular Economy Act. [ + ]
Samsara Eco to build new plastics recycling plant
The new enzymatic recycling plant aims to create a continuous recycling loop for difficult-to-recycle materials such as plastic and synthetic fibre. [ + ]
Goodman Fielder tackles commercial food waste
Goodman Fielder Food Service has encouraged foodservice professionals to apply food saving methods during its interactive panel event. [ + ]
Merger strengthens RSK Australia's regional services
Projence and Western Project Services have merged under the Projence brand, to improve the delivery of project management services in regional and remote areas. [ + ]
Solar cell achieves world record for efficiency
University of Queensland researchers claim to have set a world record for solar cell efficiency with eco-friendly perovskite technology. [ + ]
New filter tech targets PFAS in water
Researchers at Monash University have developed a water filtration membrane that effectively removes small PFAS molecules. [ + ]
Reaching net zero in the manufacturing sector
Sustainable solutions such as 'green concrete' and carbon tracking were presented at the recent Western Sydney Manufacturers Forum. [ + ]
Reducing upfront carbon in built environment: report
ASBEC has released a report aiming to reinforce and amplify government and industry efforts to reduce upfront embodied carbon across buildings and infrastructure. [ + ]
Green chemistry turns waste CO2 into amino acids
Researchers have devised a sustainable way of turning waste carbon dioxide and nitrophenyl ethane into amino acids for humans. [ + ]
Circularity needed at scale for Aust building industry
Australia has the highest material footprint of the G20, more than 31 tonnes per person. Doubling our circularity by 2035 could add $26 billion to GDP annually. [ + ]
Textile recycler BlockTexx wins Gold for sustainability
BlockTexx, a clean technology company that recovers polyester and cellulose from textiles and clothing, has won a significant sustainability award. [ + ]
Coalition to scrap vehicle policy reducing emissions
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is set to dismantle Australia's climate policies, with reports indicating he plans to remove the New Vehicle Efficiency Standards. [ + ]
Water shortages prompt Vic Government to boost supply
The decision follows Geelong water storages hitting a six-year low and a double-digit annual decline in Melbourne's storage levels. [ + ]
EPOC Enviro secures patent for PFAS remediation technology
Australian company EPOC Enviro has announced the approval of its foam fractionation patent, securing exclusive rights for its SAFF technology in Australia. [ + ]