Tag: circular economy
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.
$10M ReMade in Queensland grant to boost local remanufacturing projects
The Queensland government has launched the $10 million ReMade in Queensland (ReMiQ) program, which will help local manufacturers recover, recycle, and reprocess more sustainable products.
New facility poised to recycle over 1 billion plastic bottles annually
The Federal and Victorian Labor Governments have unveiled a state-of-the-art plastic recycling facility set to process more than one billion plastic bottles annually.
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Australia invests $40M in university-led initiative to bolster plastic recycling
The Australian Government has allocated $40 million to the University of Sydney to address the plastic waste crisis and establish a circular economy that imparts financial value to plastics at the end of their lifecycle.
Detpak pioneers sustainable packaging with Australia’s first PFAS-free sugarcane range
South Australia-headquartered packaging solutions company Detpak has launched Vanguard, the first broad range of compostable sugarcane plates, bowls, and containers with No-Added PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).
Climate Smart Engineering Conference 2023 opens its doors tomorrow
Australia is set to host the 2023 Climate Smart Engineering Conference (CSE23) at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on from 29 to 30 November.
How Boral is driving sustainability in Australia’s construction & demolition landscape
With the rapid advancement of urbanisation and infrastructure development all over the world, the question of how to address the volume of waste produced by the construction industry has become a serious and pressing issue on a global scale.
Smart Precinct NQ a key player in Queensland’s circular economy transition
Queensland's march towards a circular economy is set to be driven by Smart Precinct NQ, a hub for local businesses looking to integrate circular economy principles into their operations, according to an announcement made by the Environment and Science Minister Leanne Linard.
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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.
