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.
Project aims to boost Australian plastic recycling
24 September, 2025The ACOR- and APCO-led project aims to inform government on how to support and strengthen Australia's domestic recycling and manufacturing capability.
Greenbox Group acquires EraseIT
24 September, 2025The deal brings together two sustainable tech leaders with the goal to eliminate e-waste and its environmental, climate and data security impacts.
Cardboard creates sustainable construction material
22 September, 2025Engineers in Australia have developed a new building material with about one-quarter of concrete's carbon footprint, while reducing waste going to landfill.
Tyre recycling project addresses mining industry waste
18 September, 2025A Western Australian Government-led project has reported that the national industry-led Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme was generating benefits but fell short in key areas.
Samsara Eco opens first circular plastics plant
11 September, 2025Australian biotech company Samsara Eco has announced the opening of its first plastics recycling plant, located in Jerrabomberra, NSW.
Recycling program overdue for household appliances
10 September, 2025Many end-of-life whitegoods end up being placed in council clean-up collections, highlighting the need for a regulated product stewardship program.
CDS to recycle glass wine and spirit bottles
04 September, 2025Australia's recycling industry has welcomed commitments by NSW, NT and SA to include glass wine and spirit bottles in their container deposit schemes.
Battery recycling plant opens in Melbourne
03 September, 2025EcoBatt has opened a Battery-in-Devices Shredding (BIDS) plant in Victoria to tackle hidden battery dangers.
CDE transforms hydrovac waste into valuable commodity
01 September, 2025An NZ plant using CDE technology is recovering around 48,000 tonnes of reusable material annually and has achieved a 64% diversion from landfill.
