Uluu secures $16M to scale seaweed-based plastic alternative manufacturing
Perth-based seaweed materials company Uluu has announced it has raised $16 million in Series A funding to expand its manufacturing capability and build a demonstration plant in Western Australia, advancing its mission to produce a natural, seaweed-based alternative to conventional plastics.
JG King Homes advances sustainable manufacturing with 8 Star energy-efficient homes
Victorian home builder JG King Homes has announced a major manufacturing milestone, committing to deliver 8 Star energy-efficient homes across all its standard designs at no extra cost to customers.
BioPak and OzHarvest bring back festive cups to support Aussies in need
BioPak has announced the return of its limited-edition OzHarvest Christmas Cup, aiming to combine festive spirit with social impact by supporting food rescue and sustainability efforts across Australia.
Sustainability Victoria launches Market Accelerator to boost circular economy
Sustainability Victoria has announced the launch of its Market Accelerator grants program, a new initiative designed to support local innovation and accelerate the state’s transition to a circular economy.
City of Sydney unveils 10-year strategy to cut waste and boost recycling
The City of Sydney has released its draft waste reduction and circular materials strategy 2025–2035, setting targets to reduce landfill and position Sydney as a leader in the circular economy.
WA to include wine and spirit bottles in Containers for Change from 2026
The Western Australian Government has announced that Western Australia’s Containers for Change program will expand to include wine and spirit bottles from 1 July 2026.
Konica Minolta backs e-waste recycling push with Macquarie University, ANZRP
Konica Minolta Australia has joined forces with Macquarie University and the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform’s (ANZRP) TechCollect program to launch the Rethink e-recycling Drive, an initiative aimed at reducing electronic waste going to landfill and promoting responsible recycling.
SIG wine bag-in-box earns APR recognition for recyclability
SIG has announced that its SIG Terra RecShield BD bag-in-box package for wine, featuring the SIG Terra FlexTap, has received APR Design for Recyclability Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR).
BioPak acquires Bygreen to boost sustainable packaging portfolio
BioPak has announced it has acquired Queensland-based packaging company Bygreen, in a move the company says will further strengthen its portfolio of sustainable packaging solutions.
Advanced manufacturing gets a sustainability boost with ANCA’s 2030 goals
ANCA, a global leader in manufacturing and engineering services, has launched its first Sustainability Strategy 2025–2030, outlining a comprehensive plan to integrate environmental responsibility, innovation, and community initiatives into its operations.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
