Waste > Recycling/re-using

Opal partners with BlockTexx to reduce uniform waste

30 April, 2025

The 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, 2025

The 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, 2025

Australia 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.


Textile recycler BlockTexx wins Gold for sustainability

08 April, 2025

BlockTexx, a clean technology company that recovers polyester and cellulose from textiles and clothing, has won a significant sustainability award.


Green chemistry approach to extract value from plant waste

08 April, 2025

A new enzyme could be the key to extracting high-value molecules from lignin using a green chemistry approach.


NSW passes legislation to mandate battery recycling

04 April, 2025

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

Translating 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, 2025

Applications 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

Basketball Victoria has joined the TreadLightly program to help reduce the millions of sports balls that are discarded into landfill each year.


CDS Vic teams up with Carlton FC to reduce landfill

06 March, 2025

This year's AFL season is set to become more sustainable, as Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme has signed on to partner with Carlton Football Club.


ACCIONA creates surfboard from retired wind turbine blades

05 March, 2025

ACCIONA has partnered with professional surfer Josh Kerr and his brand Draft Surf to create surfboards made from decommissioned wind turbine blades.


NSW Government introduces food waste mandate

28 February, 2025

The NSW Government has passed legislation to become the first state to implement a statewide mandate for food organics and garden organics (FOGO) recycling.


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