FPD Recycling FPD PRO recycling technology
30 September, 2019The FPD PRO from FPD Recycling is a fully automated robotic flat panel display (FPD) depollution machine that can process 60 FPDs per hour, including televisions, monitors and laptops.
Coles records REDcycling boost for FY19
24 September, 2019Throughout the 2019 financial year, Coles reported that shoppers recycled enough soft plastic to circumvent the globe one and a half times.
New weapons in war on waste
09 September, 2019 by Professor Veena Sahajwalla2019 could be the tipping-point year when the momentum of change embraces a circular economy, creating new jobs along with other sustainability benefits.
Washing and recycling PET and PO plastics
05 September, 2019Krones' MetaPure technology facilitates the washing and recycling of PET and PO plastics, processing plastic waste into pure, odour-neutral plastic products.
Accolade for UNSW's Green Steel
04 September, 2019UNSW Sydney's SMaRT Centre has received a 2019 BHERT Award for its recycling-focused research and development activities, conducted in collaboration with industry partners.
Partnership creating wealth from waste
02 September, 2019A partnership between Aqseptence Group and Colubris Cleantech will deliver bespoke, waste recycling solutions to the Australian and New Zealand market.
PM visits Downer Reconomy facility
30 August, 2019Downer's Rosehill asphalt plant and Reconomy facility have received a visit from Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews.
Racecourse operator turfs out single-use plastic cups
28 August, 2019The Australian Turf Club has partnered with re-usable cup supplier WISE – It’s In Your Hands to prevent more than 500,000 single-use disposable plastic cups from ending up in landfill.
Vic Govt funds SKM plant resurrection
27 August, 2019The Andrews Labor Government is providing Victoria's recycling sector with a $10 million loan to help resolve the state's waste crisis following the closure of SKM's recycling plants.
Researchers tackle polyurethane waste
27 August, 2019A research team from the University of Illinois has developed a method to break down polyurethane waste and turn it into useful products.
Wood chemistry turns nut shells into sunscreen
19 August, 2019A team of international scientists has found an eco-friendly way to produce potential sunscreens from cashew nut shells.
From lithium waste to cathode feedstock
14 August, 2019Lithium Australia has developed a technique to produce refined lithium phosphate using spent Li-ion batteries as a feed material.
More recycling = more travelling in Rome
08 August, 2019The city of Rome is fighting plastic waste by awarding metro credit to commuters who recycle their PET bottles.
NZ researchers turn chicken feathers into fire retardant
25 July, 2019Research from The University of Auckland has discovered that chicken feathers can be used as a base for a fire retardant.
West Melbourne welcomes paper sorting facility
19 July, 2019A $2.5 million paper sorting facility has opened in Truganina, West Melbourne, to process 39,000 tonnes of recycled paper a year.
