Tag: Australian recycling
Coles introduces recyclable paper bag packaging for Mandarins
As the colder months approach and mandarins become a seasonal favourite, Coles has made a sustainable switch by replacing plastic net bags with 100 per cent recyclable paper packaging for its Unique Selection mandarins.
Tyrecycle unveils state-of-the-art tyre recycling hub in Perth
Australia's premier tyre recycling company Tyrecycle has inaugurated its latest state-of-the-art facility in East Rockingham, Perth.
Victoria boosts battery recycling with $3.5M investment
Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos has unveiled two projects that have been allocated a total of $3.5 million to establish lithium-ion processing and recycling facilities.
Visy hits new high with 63% recycled glass
Visy, Australia's largest integrated recycler and remanufacturer, has reached a significant milestone by achieving an average of 63 per cent recycled glass in its packaging across Australia and New Zealand for the current financial year.
Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme reaches eight billion containers returned
Queensland's Containers for Change scheme has achieved a remarkable milestone, with a staggering eight billion drink containers returned since its inception.
Extra funding injected to boost e-waste initiatives in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government is offering grants totalling up to $3.5 million to bolster the state's electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) collection and recycling network.
Recycling innovator to headline Australia Day celebrations in Parramatta
Renowned materials scientist and engineer Professor Veena Sahajwalla has been named the Australia Day Ambassador for the City of Parramatta, adding prestige to the upcoming celebrations.
Industree Group rolls out Epicycle for sustainable PPE recycling
Industree Group, an Australian producer of premium Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), has introduced Epicycle, a recycling initiative to address the environmental challenges posed by PPE waste.
Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme celebrates 100 million returns, $10M in refunds
Residents of Victoria have demonstrated their strong backing for the Container Deposit Scheme, marking a significant milestone with over 100 million containers returned and a collective refund exceeding $10 million in just two months.
New Return and Earn machine boosts recycling efforts in Scone
Residents of Scone and the broader Upper Hunter region now have a convenient new location to recycle their eligible bottles and cans with the unveiling of a state-of-the-art Return and Earn machine.