Tag: circular economy
Applications now open for the 2024 APCO Annual Awards
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) announced that entries for the highly anticipated 2024 APCO Annual Awards are officially open.
New low-carbon concrete doubles coal ash recycling, halves cement use
Engineers at RMIT University have unveiled a low-carbon concrete that can recycle twice the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, cut cement usage by 50 per cent, and maintain high durability over time.
Australia’s $215B clean tech potential unleashed in new report
A recent report from Beyond Zero Emissions has revealed Australia's capacity to lead the global clean technology movement, presenting strategies poised to generate $215 billion in revenue and 53,000 jobs by 2035.
PakTech launches local manufacturing in Australia, teams up with Endeavour Group for recycling drive
PakTech, a provider of 100 per cent recycled and recyclable multipack packaging solutions, has teamed up with Endeavour Group and the commencement of its local manufacturing operations in Australia.
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.
Engineers Australia lauds circular economy initiatives for sustainability
Engineers Australia has applauded the Australian Government's release of the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group (CEMAG) Interim Report and the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy (ESPP) as significant milestones.
Aussie manufacturers embrace sustainable practices with new policy
The Australian Government has unveiled its inaugural national Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy to stimulate robust demand for recycled goods, curtail waste generation, and propel the nation's manufacturing sector towards a circular economy model.
UNSW-led TRaCE program launches innovative recycling and clean energy projects
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) in collaboration with the University of Newcastle (UoN) has introduced the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) scheme in a bid to accelerate the transition to a circular, clean energy economy.
Victoria’s textile, clothing & footwear manufacturing sector valued nearly at $1B, says report
In a collaboration between the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and Epson Australia, research conducted by RMIT has shed light on the true economic worth of Victoria’s textile, clothing, and footwear (TCF) manufacturing sector.
Schneider Electric earns World Economic Forum recognition as a Circularity Lighthouse
Energy management and automation leader Schneider Electric has been recognised by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey as one of three global Circularity Lighthouses in the built environment.
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Australian manufacturing in 2025: Challenges and pathways to progress
The Australian manufacturing sector, long considered the backbone of the nation’s economy, is standing at a crossroads in 2025.
