Tag: circular economy
APCO honours industry’s leading players in sustainable packaging
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) announced the winners of the 2023 Annual Awards at a ceremony held last night, 2 November.
Tetra Pak commends Victoria’s newly launched Container Deposit Scheme
Global packaging solutions giant Tetra Pak welcomed the launch of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme today, an initiative aimed at enhancing recycling outcomes, reducing waste, and empowering Victorians to contribute towards Australia’s circular economy.
NT launches new grant program for recycling, remanufacturing projects
The Northern Territory government has opened applications for a new $1.5 million grant program aimed at supporting new recycling infrastructure projects in the state.
Furniture manufacturer Koskela kickstarts plan for fully circular economy by 2027
Koskela, a manufacturer of furniture designed for Australian workplaces, schools, and homes, has launched its inaugural Circularity Action Plan as part of its ambitious commitment to total circularity by 2027.
RMIT’s circular economy report wins Good Design Award
A report published by RMIT University highlighting the potential of using design to aid Australia’s transition towards a circular economy has won the Good Design Award for Design Research.
New ARC Research Hub to deliver sustainable fibre materials to Australian market
The Australian Research Council has officially opened the new ARC Research Hub for Functional and Sustainable Fibres which will boost productivity and competitiveness in the advanced manufacturing industry.
RMIT University strengthens concrete with used coffee grounds
A team of engineers in Australia has developed a technique to make concrete 30 per cent stronger using waste coffee grounds, turning them into...
Amcor and Mondelez invest in Licella’s first recycling facility in Australia
Construction is set for one of Australia’s first advanced plastic recycling facilities following an announcement that packaging company Amcor and food company Mondel?z will invest in Licella’s Catalytic Hydrothermal Reactor (Cat-HTR) technology.
University of Adelaide’s new battery recycling centre receives ARC funding
A University of Adelaide researcher has secured $5 million in funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation to develop a Training Centre for Battery Recycling.
Manufacturers urged to apply for free Innovate to Grow: Ending Plastic Waste program
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO is opening a new round of its free, ten-week Innovate to Grow program, this time for SMEs, including manufacturers, focusing on plastic waste issues.
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Beyond insights: CRM’s transformative role in sustainable manufacturing
Manufacturing companies worldwide are increasingly gearing up for a significant transformation with environmental sustainability at the centre. This comes amid stronger environmental regulations, a shift in consumer behaviour, and the industrial sector delves deeper into Industry 4.0.
