Waste > Recycling/re-using

REDcycle partners with iQ Renew to boost soft plastic recovery

12 November, 2021

The partnership of REDcycle and iQ Renew will help to transform the resource recovery of plastic waste, eventually creating packaging-to-packaging recycling.


Recyclables facility opens in SA during National Recycling Week

08 November, 2021

The South Australian facility is designed to process 60,000 tonnes of yellow bin recyclables every year and meet the Council of Australian Government's Export Ban requirements.


Kerbside waste to be recycled to make tram stops

29 October, 2021

Recycled plastics from kerbside waste will be used to create modular tram stops in Melbourne.


From waste to worth for Australian mushroom growers

15 October, 2021

For every kilo of mushrooms harvested, up to 3 kg is wasted — The Growth Drivers developed an award-winning Mushroom Waste Strategy to help solve this issue.


Plastic recycling pilot tackles healthcare waste stream

14 October, 2021

The NSW Circular initiative showed how one Sydney hospital tackled its clinical waste stream by recycling ampoules and needle caps into new building materials.


Tyre Stewardship Australia calls for vigilance as used tyre export ban looms

08 October, 2021

TSA issues an alert as the federal government's waste export ban on all whole used or baled tyres comes into effect on 1 December 2021.


'DROP SWAP SMILE' initiative to help divert toothbrushes from landfill

05 October, 2021

Launched together with Veolia and Shaver Shop, Oral-B's DROP SWAP SMILE initiative aims to help give Australians a new way to dispose of their used toothbrushes more sustainably.


Plastic can be upcycled into nanomaterials and fuel

30 September, 2021

Researchers have developed a clean and cost-effective way to upcycle used plastic, transforming it into valuable nanomaterials and high-quality fuel.


Brisbane investors buy recycling business

27 September, 2021

Queensland Recycling Technologies (QRT) has purchased the recycling business assets of a prominent private company based in Eagle Farm.


Recycled beverage cartons to be used as building materials

23 September, 2021

Australian builders will soon be able to replace plywood, particle board and plaster board with low-carbon construction boards made from packaging waste.


USQ receives funding to tackle Australia's waste problem

17 September, 2021

Minister for Education Alan Tudge has announced $2m for the 'New Options for Waste and Saving the Environment' (NO WASTE) project to refresh recycling and upcycling processes.


Food waste could be converted into batteries

16 September, 2021

Researchers 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, 2021

The 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, 2021

The 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, 2021

Kellogg Australia has revealed that it will trial 1000 recyclable displays across retail stores nationwide.


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