Next-gen plastic could revolutionise recycling
13 May, 2019Researchers have designed a recyclable plastic that can be broken down to molecular constituents and then rebuilt, without compromising performance or quality.
Flying kangaroo goes green
13 May, 2019Qantas has raised the sustainability bar for the airline industry by launching what is claimed to be the world's first zero-waste commercial flight.
Transform program fights food waste
13 May, 2019A new program steered by the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre aims to transform food waste into innovative high-value products.
Queensland demand boosts reverse vending machine production
17 April, 2019 | Supplied by: SAGE AutomationSAGE Automation has increased production of its smart container deposit machines following the successful uptake of Queensland's Containers for Change scheme, launched in November 2018.
Industry response to 60 Minutes program
16 April, 2019The Australian recycling industry has jointly responded to footage aired on current affairs program 60 Minutes, arguing that the program did not accurately convey the achievements of the industry.
Vic EPA shifts to digital waste tracking
16 April, 2019The Victorian Environment Protection Authority has pledged $5.5 million for a new system to electronically track industrial waste.
Melbourne City considers new waste and resource recovery strategy
15 April, 2019City of Melbourne councillors will consider the Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030, which proposes a domestic food waste collection service and more shared waste hubs for businesses.
Support Australian recycled and get designing
15 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of AustThe Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia has opened design submissions for the label, calling on 'one and all' to get involved.
Think tank to combat e-waste
11 April, 2019A new independent think tank — Ewaste Watch — is launching in Australia to tackle the nation's accumulating e-waste.
New ACOR Chairman set to lead discussion on circular economy
04 April, 2019Close the Loop's Peter Tamblyn has been announced as Chairman of the Australian Council of Recycling, with the appointment set to boost discussion on the circular economy.
Investigation underway to reduce steel manufacture emissions
25 March, 2019CO2CRC has been awarded funding to conduct important research into reducing greenhouse gas emissions in steel production.
Emerson Rosemount CT4400 Continuous Gas Analyzer
21 March, 2019 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson presents the Rosemount CT4400 Continuous Gas Analyzer, a purpose-built quantum cascade laser and tunable diode laser analyser.
Study reveals 94% of Australians are messing up recycling
20 March, 2019New research highlights a staggering 94% of Australians are making recycling mistakes despite 60% being extremely confident in their recycling habits.
Sorting out Germany's new packaging legislation
20 March, 2019 | Supplied by: STEINERT Australia Pty LtdGermany's largest approved site for post-consumer package recovery is in operation following the new German Packaging Act, VerpackG.
Hunter region gets green underfoot
14 March, 2019Crushed glass sand and recycled plastic strips have been used in a footpath construction project in the Hunter region, trialling environmentally sustainable materials.
