Researchers to create 'affordable' jet fuel from plant waste
10 November, 2025A 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, 2025The 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, 2025Siemens 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, 2025BMW 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.
Partnership to turn cooking oil into fuel
16 October, 2025Viva Energy and Cleanaway have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in a step towards the manufacture of low-carbon liquid fuels and products in Australia.
Scientists find new uses for veggie waste
13 October, 2025Researchers have detailed how food waste can contain sustainable solutions for farming and new sources of bioactive compounds for pharmaceuticals.
Repurposing ocean plastics into window furnishings
09 October, 2025Luxaflex is turning plastic waste collected from beaches and waterways into high-quality window coverings.
Solar-powered RVM provides sustainable recycling option
01 October, 2025A solar-powered Containers for Change Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) has opened in Mackay, Queensland, allowing customers to redeem container returns for instant cash.
Vanden Recycling provides free polymer analysis service
24 September, 2025The company is providing polymer material analysis reports as a free service throughout October.
