Tag: plastic waste
Packaging overhaul by Kimberly-Clark and Woolworths to slash tonnes of plastic annually
In a landmark effort to combat plastic waste, Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA) and Woolworths have announced the success of a packaging trial aimed at removing secondary plastic packaging from VIVA paper towels.
Environmental entrepreneurs present innovative solutions to tackle plastic waste crisis
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is bringing together environmental entrepreneurs from across the Indo-Pacific region to showcase pioneering solutions aimed at tackling plastic waste.
State-of-the-art technology enhances Victoria’s plastic waste mgmt
A major expansion at a plastics recycling facility in Dandenong South is utilising state-of-the-art technology to transform plastic containers into high-quality recycled flake for food packaging.
New proposals to cut plastic litter by 30% in NSW by 2025
The NSW Government has launched a new initiative to reduce plastic waste and promote environmentally friendly alternatives.
CSIRO, Murdoch University launch $8M Bioplastics Innovation Hub
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO and Murdoch University have joined forces to establish the Bioplastics Innovation Hub, a groundbreaking $8 million initiative aimed at revolutionizing plastic packaging with the development of 100 per cent compostable bioplastics.
Samsara Eco raises $100M to combat plastic waste
Samsara Eco, an enviro-tech innovator, announced it has secured AUD$100 million in its latest Series A+ funding round to eradicate plastic waste and prevent it from ending up in landfills or being incinerated.
Committee report urges action on plastic pollution in Australia’s oceans
In a resounding call to arms against the mounting tide of plastic pollution, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has unveiled its findings after an inquiry into the state of Australia’s oceans and waterways.
Chemistry Australia celebrates winners of 2024 Industry Awards
The Chemistry Australia Industry Awards, hosted at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne on Wednesday, 1 May, recognised the top performers in the Australian chemistry industry.
Australia’s first RESIN8 facility opens doors in Melbourne
Today marks the inauguration of the nation's first RESIN8 production facility in Melbourne developed by CRDC Australia in collaboration with the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform (ANZRP).
Researchers lead the charge with new plastic recycling technology
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have pioneered a groundbreaking low-energy technique for recycling plastic, poised to revolutionise the recycling landscape and potentially transform everyday products like Tim Tams.
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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.
