Waste > Recycling/re-using

Polystar plastic film recycling machines

12 September, 2018

Polystar offers a range of one-step machines that are designed for the reprocessing of polyethylene and polypropylene flexible packaging material, making it suitable for companies looking to recycle plastic film waste.


Consortium to create new products from agricultural waste

29 August, 2018

The Agricultural Product Development Research Consortium will bring together a total of 18 partners to develop high-value products from agricultural waste.


100,000 contact lenses recycled in one year

23 August, 2018

The Bausch + Lomb Recycling Programme, launched in 2017 to help keep contact lenses, lens cases and blister packs out of landfill, has successfully recycled over 100,000 pieces of lens waste.


Used coffee grounds could be turned into coffee cups

21 August, 2018

A PhD student has developed a method to turn coffee grounds into lactic acid, which can then be used to produce biodegradable plastics for use in disposable coffee cups.


Your old jeans could be turned into artificial cartilage

10 August, 2018

Old denim jeans are set to find new life as artificial cartilage for joint reconstruction, thanks to advanced textile recycling methods being pioneered at Deakin University.


Road built out of plastic bags, glass and printer cartridges

03 August, 2018

Integrated services company Downer partnered with Close the Loop to innovatively tailor waste products such as soft plastics to suit a road construction application.


Councils reinforce concrete with recycled plastic

03 August, 2018

Australian councils are using recycled polypropylene (PP) plastic waste in the form of 'Emesh' to reinforce concrete pavements and other infrastructure.


Smart plastics make the circular economy go round

23 July, 2018

Smarter sustainable solutions may be on the horizon for the Australasian waste and recycling landscape.


Taking a leaf out of the local recycled organics book

12 July, 2018

How can the lessons learned with recycled organics help the rest of the resource recovery industry refocus post China Sword Policy?


Recycling program seeks to eliminate label waste

11 July, 2018

Three unlikely allies have come together to collaborate on a recycling program that seeks to deliver zero waste to landfills.


E-waste growing three times faster than general waste

06 July, 2018

Electronic waste is growing up to three times faster than general municipal waste in Australia, and Sustainability Victoria wants it to stop.


NSW Govt funding to blunt China's National Sword

06 July, 2018

NSW Environment Minister Gabrielle Upton has announced $9.5m in funding for better waste recycling projects to counter the effects of China's National Sword policy.


New road specifications could give new life to old tyres

04 July, 2018

Millions of waste tyres could soon quite literally find themselves back on the road — as part of Australia's road infrastructure.


Registrations open for 2018 Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo

26 June, 2018

Close to 2000 waste management professionals, business leaders and government representatives are expected to attend the two-day event.


STADLER turnkey sorting plants

12 June, 2018

Each of STADLER's turnkey sorting plants is designed to work efficiently and is tailored to the user's requirements.


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