From raw material processing to recycling: new approaches in battery production
13 May, 2025Laser technology may be the key to efficient and sustainable battery production, according to the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT.
Victorians to win through CDS Vic
05 May, 2025Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme is offering five recyclers a $10,000 cash prize for returning their empty drink containers.
NZ plastics industry targets hard-to-recycle waste streams
02 May, 2025Plastics New Zealand has released two reports outlining strategies for addressing the country's construction and packaging plastic waste crisis.
Senate inquiry sees strong future for tyre recycling
01 May, 2025Tyre Stewardship Australia has welcomed the findings in the 'No Time to Waste' report and agrees with the need for a Circular Economy Act.
Opal partners with BlockTexx to reduce uniform waste
30 April, 2025The partnership will see old and unused uniforms from Opal collected and recycled into valuable new materials.
Samsara Eco to build new plastics recycling plant
30 April, 2025The new enzymatic recycling plant aims to create a continuous recycling loop for difficult-to-recycle materials such as plastic and synthetic fibre.
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.
Green chemistry approach to extract value from plant waste
08 April, 2025A 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, 2025BlockTexx, 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, 2025The 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, 2025The 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, 2025The 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, 2025The 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, 2025Translating circular economy principles into real-world applications for new and refurbished buildings may be easier with a newly launched guide.
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.
