Waste > Recycling/re-using

FPD Recycling FPD PRO recycling technology

30 September, 2019

The 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, 2019

Throughout 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 Sahajwalla

2019 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, 2019

Krones' 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, 2019

UNSW 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, 2019

A 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, 2019

Downer'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, 2019

The 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.


Researchers tackle polyurethane waste

27 August, 2019

A research team from the University of Illinois has developed a method to break down polyurethane waste and turn it into useful products.


Vic Govt funds SKM plant resurrection

27 August, 2019

The 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.


Wood chemistry turns nut shells into sunscreen

19 August, 2019

A 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, 2019

Lithium 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, 2019

The 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, 2019

Research 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, 2019

A $2.5 million paper sorting facility has opened in Truganina, West Melbourne, to process 39,000 tonnes of recycled paper a year.


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