Waste

From raw material processing to recycling: new approaches in battery production

13 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

Laser technology may be the key to efficient and sustainable battery production, according to the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT.


Victorians to win through CDS Vic

05 May, 2025

Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme is offering five recyclers a $10,000 cash prize for returning their empty drink containers.


NZ plastics industry targets hard-to-recycle waste streams

02 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Plastics New Zealand

Plastics New Zealand has released two reports outlining strategies for addressing the country's construction and packaging plastic waste crisis.


Senate inquiry sees strong future for tyre recycling

01 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Tyre Stewardship Australia Limited

Tyre Stewardship Australia has welcomed the findings in the 'No Time to Waste' report and agrees with the need for a Circular Economy Act.


Samsara Eco to build new plastics recycling plant

30 April, 2025 | Supplied by: KBR Inc

The new enzymatic recycling plant aims to create a continuous recycling loop for difficult-to-recycle materials such as plastic and synthetic fibre.


Opal partners with BlockTexx to reduce uniform waste

30 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Opal

The partnership will see old and unused uniforms from Opal collected and recycled into valuable new materials.


Circularity needed at scale for Aust building industry

09 April, 2025

Australia has the highest material footprint of the G20, more than 31 tonnes per person. Doubling our circularity by 2035 could add $26 billion to GDP annually.


Keeping the line moving

08 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Technidrive

Selecting the right conveyor drive system requires a clear understanding of how different materials behave, and how conveyors support each stage of the process.


Textile recycler BlockTexx wins Gold for sustainability

08 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Banksia Foundation

BlockTexx, a clean technology company that recovers polyester and cellulose from textiles and clothing, has won a significant sustainability award.


Green chemistry approach to extract value from plant waste

08 April, 2025 | Supplied by: University of Adelaide

A new enzyme could be the key to extracting high-value molecules from lignin using a green chemistry approach.


NSW passes legislation to mandate battery recycling

04 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Battery Stewardship Council

The passing of the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Bill in New South Wales is said to mark a historic shift in battery recycling.


BSC seeks to update and extend battery recycling scheme

27 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer Commission

The ACCC has opened public consultation on the Battery Stewardship Council's application to continue and update its authorisation of B-cycle.


Vegetable oil waste sees new life through WORLD project

24 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Politecnico di Milano

The Politecnico di Milano proposes a circular and sustainable process to turn used vegetable oil into a valuable resource.


ACOR calls for critical action in recycling sector

20 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Council of Recycling

The Australian Council of Recycling has released its 2025 Federal Policy Platform outlining actions needed to maximise the value of the recycling sector.


GBCA and GHD partner on new circular procurement guide

19 March, 2025 | Supplied by: GHD Pty Ltd

Translating circular economy principles into real-world applications for new and refurbished buildings may be easier with a newly launched guide.


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