From your morning coffee to a plantable pot
26 September, 2023Researchers have developed a method for 3D printing a wide range of objects using a paste made of old coffee grounds, water and other sustainable ingredients.
AIP to run recycling webinar
25 September, 2023The Australian Institute of Packaging will run a webinar on the intersection between Check Locally and Recycling Mate, providing insights on recycling.
$40.5m material recycling facility opening soon in Qld
30 August, 2023Construction of the MRF on the Sunshine Coast is almost complete, with the facility set to be able to recycle around 60,000 tonnes or more per year at 98% purity.
Research: From coffee to concrete
28 August, 2023Australian engineers have found a way of making 30% stronger concrete with roasted used coffee grounds.
Call for more action on resource recovery targets
28 August, 2023The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association has warned that more must be done nationwide if Australia is to meet its resource recovery targets.
Pact Group can make a wheelie bin a minute at its new facility
10 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Pact Group Pty LtdPact Group can make a new recycled plastic wheelie bin in a minute using new equipment at its facility in Braeside, Victoria.
Tyre recovery: TSA calls for action
08 August, 2023Though Australia recovers close to 90% of passenger, bus and truck tyres, the remaining 10% gap is critical to achieving national waste reduction goals.
Close the Loop installs new recycling line
08 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Applied Machinery Australia Pty LtdClose the Loop has installed a Genox recycling line from Applied Machinery to handle PE and PP materials including bottles, retail displays, tubs and crates.
Recovering valuable chemicals from polystyrene
08 August, 2023A team of US researchers have developed a thermochemical approach to recover valuable chemicals from polystyrene waste in a two-step process.
The AWRE 2023 wrap
02 August, 2023AWRE 2023 has come to a close, with the mood across the event being that Australia needs to accelerate efforts to manage waste or risk missing its 2030 targets.
Genox Vision series shredding unit
01 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Applied Machinery Australia Pty LtdWith a small to medium footprint, the Genox Vision series machines are suitable for processing a wide range of materials to a uniform particle size.
Inside the production of argan shells
24 July, 2023 by Kathrin Schilling, Founder & Director, BioPowderThe BioPowder team pursues a clear mission of building trusted partnerships with raw material suppliers in Morocco to source argan shells.
$60m in grants to help boost recycling of hard-to-recycle plastics
19 July, 2023The Australian Government has launched a $60m fund for recycling infrastructure and is also developing a national framework for recycled content traceability.
Tackling plastic pollution and restoring oceans with material ingenuity
19 July, 2023 | Supplied by: Agilent Technologies Australia Pty LtdOn a mission to tackle the ever-growing issue of plastic pollution, ULUU’s goal is to replace traditional plastics with a clean, sustainable process.
Solving a sticky problem in recycling
12 July, 2023Scientists from the University of Surrey have developed a dissolvable adhesive to prevent sticky residue left on materials during the recycling process.
