Microplastics in food may contribute to glucose intolerance
02 June, 2025A new study suggests microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver.
Australian landfills near breaking point
28 May, 2025Major Australian cities are said to be heading towards landfill capacity by 2030, with fast fashion and unsustainable packaging pushing the limits.
Deakin and Country Road create high-value fine Merino yarn
26 May, 2025Deakin University has partnered with Aussie brand Country Road to trial a fully domestic process to transform low-grade Merino wool into high-value yarn.
ReGen Expo 2025 Speaker Program announced
19 May, 2025ReGen Expo has announced its free two-day speaker program, set to take place on 23–24 July 2025 at ICC Sydney.
REMONDIS Australia acquires GO Organics
15 May, 2025REMONDIS Australia has acquired a majority shareholding in JD Organics Pty Ltd, trading as GO Organics.
Australia's sustainable packaging challenge
01 May, 2025Progress is underway for the country's sustainable packaging, even if the path looks different from the one originally planned, says Jet Technologies.
ARRC to represent Australia at the ReMA 2025 event
01 May, 2025The 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.
Goodman Fielder tackles commercial food waste
29 April, 2025Goodman Fielder Food Service has encouraged foodservice professionals to apply food saving methods during its interactive panel event.
Rethinking IT sustainability
23 April, 2025As businesses rethink how they manage their IT infrastructure, embedding sustainability into daily operations is proving essential, says Blue Connections IT.
Australian Open exceeds single-use waste reduction targets
03 March, 2025Tennis Australia's waste reduction targets were surpassed at the international tennis tournament, saving hundreds of kilograms of single-use waste.
Australian Open set to reduce plastic waste by 400 kg
15 January, 2025Sustainability Victoria is reducing single-use plastic at the Australian Open 2025 by providing reusables during the international tennis tournament.
$8m Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to end plastic waste
04 September, 2024CSIRO and Murdoch University are developing 100% compostable bioplastics which are designed to break down in compost, land or water, without leaving a trace.
QV Face packaging wins Silver for sustainability at PIDA
21 August, 2024Ego Pharmaceuticals has won a Silver medal at the 2024 PIDA Awards in the Sustainable Packaging Design category.
Keeping the Australian Open clean and sustainable
15 January, 2024Quayclean is planning to help set new environmental and sustainability benchmarks at the Australian Open tennis event in Melbourne this year.
Lithium–sulfur battery designed to improve recycling options
16 October, 2023Monash University researchers have developed a new lithium–sulfur battery design that could reduce the amount of lithium required in a single battery and last longer.
