Food waste could be converted into batteries
16 September, 2021Researchers found that the fibre component in food waste was the key to develop advanced carbon materials that could be used as a battery anode.
$7 million recycling boost for regional and remote Australia
15 September, 2021The government funding will help build new or expand existing recycling facilities in remote and regional areas of Australia.
Government grant scheme for composting developments
15 September, 2021The NSW Government is accepting applications for grants of up to $2 million for projects that help process organic waste into useful materials.
Kellogg launches recyclable retail displays across Australia
08 September, 2021Kellogg Australia has revealed that it will trial 1000 recyclable displays across retail stores nationwide.
Textile recycling rethink before rethinking
27 August, 2021 by Blake Lindley, Product Stewardship Lead, Australasian Circular Textile AssociationBlake Lindley from the Australasian Circular Textile Association shares his opinion after the ‘Dead white man’s clothes’ episode aired on the ABC.
Quarry certification sets Qld on path to greener roads
20 August, 2021Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads has granted a Quarry Registration Certificate to Alex Fraser's Archerfield and Nudgee Recycling Facilities.
Industry partners to build new PET recycling facility
18 August, 2021Pact Group, Cleanaway, Asahi Beverages and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plan to build and operate a new PET recycling facility.
Experienced co-regulators left to fill the e-waste void
02 August, 2021Ecycle Solutions welcomes the responsibility of ensuring e-waste recycling targets are met despite changes to the NTCRS.
Recycling robot being developed to sort out soft plastics
27 July, 2021University of Sydney researchers are working with waste management companies to develop a smart robotic system that uses AI to sort recyclable waste.
Pact and Cleanaway to build $38m plastic recycling plant in Vic
27 July, 2021The new $38 million plastic recycling facility will process more than 20,000 tonnes of plastic packaging collected from household recycling bins into food-grade resins.
Recycled coffee cups given new life as gift wrap
05 July, 2021RecycleMe cups feature a next-generation lining that allows them to be recycled within existing infrastructure.
Robotic recycling system could save soft plastics from landfill
24 June, 2021Engineering researchers at the University of Sydney are creating a smart, automated robotic system that uses artificial intelligence to sort recyclable waste.
Foamex plant upgrade boosts polystyrene recycling capability
10 June, 2021Building product supplier Foamex has upgraded its Bayswater North plant with a recycling machine that allows it to recycle polystyrene more efficiently.
Why is workplace recycling so hard to get right?
24 May, 2021Method's recycling system brings recycling and waste out into the open to make users more conscious of their waste.
Rethink packaging design: use less, use longer and use again
19 May, 2021 by Nerida Kelton MAIP Executive Director – Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) Vice President – Sustainability & Save Food – World Packaging Organisation (WPO)The time has come to rethink the way packaging is designed.
