Closing the waste loop at marathon event in Vic
10 October, 2022The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival this month delivered a more sustainable approach to waste with help from compostable cups supplied by Detpak.
Taking charge of battery waste — a government-backed scheme
06 October, 2022The B-cycle scheme has doubled the national collection rate of batteries, recycling the equivalent of 38 million AA batteries in its first six months.
Defence ration packs go green
01 October, 2022A collaboration between Veolia and the Department of Defence is recycling hundreds of kilograms of expired ration packs originally destined for landfill.
Switch to eco-conscious plastic alternatives for the 2025 national packaging targets
01 October, 2022Our use of plastic is increasing, and across the world it is predicted to double by 2040. The current rate of plastic recycling in Australia is approximately 13%, with more than 85% ending up in landfill and generating plastic waste.
Circular construction: making bricks from industrial waste
27 September, 2022Flinders University is working on more sustainable alternatives for building materials made from waste products.
Independent review of Australia's Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme
26 September, 2022The Independent review is the start of TSA's wide industry and community consultation on sustainable value going forward.
Going full circle: from fruit waste to food packaging
19 September, 2022The European ECOFUNCO project's goal is to use waste from the agricultural and food industry for food packaging and personal hygiene use.
Turning bioplastic into valuable product
08 September, 2022Researchers from Washington State University have developed a method to convert a common plastic waste into a resin used in 3D printing for upcycled products.
Manufacturer makes the most of agricultural waste
08 September, 2022An Australian manufacturer called Extracta is set to use agricultural waste to produce ingredients for the nutraceutical, food and cosmetic industries.
Glass-recycling bins roll out in Victorian council areas
01 September, 2022Victorian households will soon gain access to a fourth bin to make recycling more efficient, diverting tonnes of waste from the landfill.
Waste Expo Australia announces conference agenda
01 September, 2022Spread across two days, the event will feature product showcases and talks by experts in the recycling and waste management industry.
PPE waste can make for stronger concrete
30 August, 2022RMIT researchers have discovered that disposable personal protective equipment can be used to make concrete stronger.
Plastic upcycling: from waste to fuel for less
29 August, 2022Problem plastics could be diverted from landfills and converted into fuel sources using new upcycling technology.
Old tyres make strong walls, study finds
22 August, 2022University of SA researchers have found that old tyres could be reused to build structurally sound walls.
Combating plastic waste one coffee cup at a time
19 August, 2022The Department of Defence has worked with Veolia to reduce the number of single-use coffee cups sent to landfill.
