Tag: circular economy
Visy unveils sustainable beverage can with 83% recycled content
Visy has announced the production of a new sustainable beverage can with an average of 83 per cent recycled content.
Productivity Commission report calls for urgent national battery recycling reform
The Productivity Commission’s interim report, Australia’s Circular Economy: Unlocking the Opportunities, has reinforced the call for nationally harmonised battery recycling regulations, highlighting critical gaps in Australia’s current framework.
New CSIRO program fuels SME research in sustainable practices
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has announced its latest initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working in the recycling and circular economy sectors.
APCO report highlights progress and challenges in Australia’s packaging recycling goals
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has released its 2022-23 Australian Packaging Consumption and Recovery Data Report, presenting a detailed overview of the nation's progress toward achieving a circular economy for packaging.
Breakthrough Victoria invests in insect protein manufacturing to reduce food waste
Breakthrough Victoria announced an investment of $2.5 million in Viridian Renewable Technology Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based company that is tackling food waste and fostering a circular economy through sustainable insect protein manufacturing.
Circular economy key to reducing manufacturing waste in Australia, says research
Monash University researchers have revealed that manufacturing businesses adopting circular economy (CE) strategies can significantly reduce their waste, cutting it by up to 65 per cent.
Australian start-up’s circular economy tech gains validation in CSIRO aquaponics study
In a significant development for sustainability, Food Recycle, an Australian innovator, has received validation for its technology from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
Aussie firm seeks $3M to scale food waste conversion tech
Australian company Food Recycle Ltd has developed technology that converts commercial food waste into animal feed, reducing landfill waste, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and fostering a circular economy.
Tyre Stewardship Australia marks decade of progress in rubber recycling
As Australia’s Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme reaches its 10-year milestone, Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has reported unprecedented growth in rubber product recycling opportunities across the country.
NSW EPA allocates $1.9M for innovative recycling projects
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has unveiled the recipients of the second round of grants from the Local Government Waste Solutions Fund (LGWS).
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Circular beds: Revolutionising sustainable bedding in Australia
A new wave of innovation is transforming the Australian manufacturing sector, with sustainability at its core. ROBOVOID, in collaboration with Swinburne University, GT Recycling, and Sustainability Victoria, has developed a groundbreaking bed base made entirely from recycled plastic.
