Industry News
Cardboard creates sustainable construction material
Engineers in Australia have developed a new building material with about one-quarter of concrete's carbon footprint, while reducing waste going to landfill. [ + ]
Tyre recycling project addresses mining industry waste
A Western Australian Government-led project has reported that the national industry-led Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme was generating benefits but fell short in key areas. [ + ]
Australia's 2035 climate target announced
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to cut the country's emissions by a range of 62–70% by 2035. [ + ]
GECA–Rebuilt partnership to improve sustainability
A partnership between GECA and Rebuilt has promised to remove the cost barrier for sustainability in construction. [ + ]
Samsara Eco opens first circular plastics plant
Australian biotech company Samsara Eco has announced the opening of its first plastics recycling plant, located in Jerrabomberra, NSW. [ + ]
Recycling program overdue for household appliances
Many end-of-life whitegoods end up being placed in council clean-up collections, highlighting the need for a regulated product stewardship program. [ + ]
Early detection needed for gas export hubs
The Santos gas export hub has been discovered to be leaking methane for nearly 20 years, and experts say early detection sensors are needed to reduce damage. [ + ]
Call for papers for PVC AUS 2026 Conference
Speakers can now apply to participate in PVC AUS 2026, which will take place on the Gold Coast in June 2026. [ + ]
CDS to recycle glass wine and spirit bottles
Australia's recycling industry has welcomed commitments by NSW, NT and SA to include glass wine and spirit bottles in their container deposit schemes. [ + ]
3D-printed marine habitats protect oyster species
A UNSW Sydney project customising artificial seawalls aims to restore oyster populations in Blackwattle Bay, NSW. [ + ]
Battery recycling plant opens in Melbourne
EcoBatt has opened a Battery-in-Devices Shredding (BIDS) plant in Victoria to tackle hidden battery dangers. [ + ]
Hydrological projections guide to help maintain water security
Charles Darwin University researchers have developed a guide to making hydrological projections, which may help in maintaining water security and supporting climate change adaptation. [ + ]
Urgent action needed to meet Australian net zero goals
The country's race to net zero could stall without a dramatic increase in the skilled energy trades workforce, said Powering Skills Organisation in its 2025 Workforce Plan. [ + ]
University joins forces to tackle e-waste
Macquarie University has partnered with Konica Minolta Australia and ANZRP's TechCollect to launch an e-recycling drive aimed at reducing landfill. [ + ]
$10m for FOGO recycling and education
More than a quarter of a million NSW households will soon have access to food organics and garden organics recycling thanks to EPA government funding. [ + ]
