Samsara Eco to build new plastics recycling plant
30 April, 2025 | Supplied by: KBR IncThe new enzymatic recycling plant aims to create a continuous recycling loop for difficult-to-recycle materials such as plastic and synthetic fibre.
Opal partners with BlockTexx to reduce uniform waste
30 April, 2025 | Supplied by: OpalThe partnership will see old and unused uniforms from Opal collected and recycled into valuable new materials.
Circularity needed at scale for Aust building industry
09 April, 2025Australia 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.
Keeping the line moving
08 April, 2025 | Supplied by: TechnidriveSelecting the right conveyor drive system requires a clear understanding of how different materials behave, and how conveyors support each stage of the process.
Green chemistry approach to extract value from plant waste
08 April, 2025 | Supplied by: University of AdelaideA new enzyme could be the key to extracting high-value molecules from lignin using a green chemistry approach.
Textile recycler BlockTexx wins Gold for sustainability
08 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Banksia FoundationBlockTexx, a clean technology company that recovers polyester and cellulose from textiles and clothing, has won a significant sustainability award.
NSW passes legislation to mandate battery recycling
04 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Battery Stewardship CouncilThe passing of the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Bill in New South Wales is said to mark a historic shift in battery recycling.
BSC seeks to update and extend battery recycling scheme
27 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionThe ACCC has opened public consultation on the Battery Stewardship Council's application to continue and update its authorisation of B-cycle.
Vegetable oil waste sees new life through WORLD project
24 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Politecnico di MilanoThe Politecnico di Milano proposes a circular and sustainable process to turn used vegetable oil into a valuable resource.
ACOR calls for critical action in recycling sector
20 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Council of RecyclingThe Australian Council of Recycling has released its 2025 Federal Policy Platform outlining actions needed to maximise the value of the recycling sector.
GBCA and GHD partner on new circular procurement guide
19 March, 2025 | Supplied by: GHD Pty LtdTranslating circular economy principles into real-world applications for new and refurbished buildings may be easier with a newly launched guide.
Hungry maggots help keep food scraps out of Sydney landfill
17 March, 2025 | Supplied by: City of SydneyA NSW council trial has turned food waste from inner Sydney into around 19,000 kg of fertiliser and 6000 kg of protein-rich animal feed.
Melbourne and Bandung join forces to tackle food waste
13 March, 2025Applications are now open for the Melbourne-Bandung Food Waste Challenge, delivered in partnership between the City of Melbourne, Rocket Seeder and the City of Bandung.
Basketball Vic reduces sports ball waste with TreadLightly
11 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Basketball VictoriaBasketball Victoria has joined the TreadLightly program to help reduce the millions of sports balls that are discarded into landfill each year.
Choosing the best evaporation technique for digestate and sludge
11 March, 2025 by Arnold Kleijn, Sales Director, HRS Heat Exchangers | Supplied by: HRS Heat Exchangers Pty LtdDue to their thick, viscous nature, digestates and sludges are among the most challenging materials to evaporate efficiently and effectively.
