Sustainability

The Western Australian Government has marked National Recycling Week by outlining progress in waste reduction and circular economy initiatives across the state.

Big River Group has underscored the growing demand for Australian-manufactured timber, citing its strength, sustainability, and design versatility as key reasons builders and designers continue to choose locally made materials.

Cleanaway has entered into a long-term agreement with Acciona to supply waste feedstock for the Kwinana Energy Recovery Facility, which aims to divert waste from Western Australian landfills through the use of Energy from Waste (EfW) technology.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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.