Mining waste provides strong boost to concrete construction
27 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityFlinders University researchers are turning mining waste into a tool for sustainable construction, as it chemically enhances the strength of concrete.
Partnership doubles medicinal blister pack recycling
19 November, 2025Blooms The Chemist has recycled 20 million blister packs in the past 12 months, thanks to its partnership with Pharmacycle.
Specsavers partnership tackles optical waste
17 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Specsavers Pty LtdA nationwide recycling program is addressing the growing number of old prescription glasses and empty contact lens blister packs gathering dust in Aussie homes.
Signposting the way to a regenerative economy
13 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control SystemsThe kind of global growth we have been experiencing to date, based on a linear take-make-dispose economy, has reached a tipping point, says Bürkert CEO.
Concrete repair key to sustainability
13 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Building Chemical SuppliesThis National Recycling Week, Building Chemical Supplies encourages the construction and demolition industry to repair concrete before recycling and replacing.
Researchers to create 'affordable' jet fuel from plant waste
10 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Sugar Research AustraliaA research hub at The University of Queensland is taking a unique approach to converting plant waste into carbon-based compounds like jet fuel.
Submissions wanted for tyre industry inquiry
10 November, 2025The Australian tyre industry will be the focus of a new inquiry by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science.
ACCC reauthorises BSC for five years
04 November, 2025The Battery Stewardship Council has welcomed the ACCC's decision to reauthorise the national Battery Stewardship Scheme, B-cycle.
APCO and COFOSS join forces to tackle EPS
03 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Packaging Covenant OrganisationThe Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has entered into a partnership with the Coalition for Sustainable Solutions to address expanded polystyrene (EPS).
Partnership to create sustainable coupling relays
31 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens has partnered with Envalior for its new series of coupling relays, featuring plastic made of 70% bio-based material derived from biomass waste.
Webinar to address EU packaging waste regulation
30 October, 2025The Australasian Institute of Packaging will be holding a second State of Industry Webinar on the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
BMW launches EV battery recycling in Australia
30 October, 2025 | Supplied by: BMW Australia LtdBMW Group Australia has partnered with EcoBatt to launch a new EV battery recycling program to recover critical materials.
Program reduces coffee waste in Sydney
29 October, 2025A specialty coffee roaster and a sustainability innovator have partnered to reduce tonnes of used coffee grounds making their way into landfill.
Microbes turn food waste into energy
27 October, 2025A previously unknown bacterium has been found by researchers to play a crucial role in converting food waste into renewable natural gas.
NSW battery regulation moves from policy to action
20 October, 2025The state's regulations to address battery disposal and producer responsibility are now open for community and industry feedback.
