Tag: recycling
New Queensland Material Recycling Facility nears completion
A new $40.5 million material recycling facility (MRF) on the Sunshine Coast is nearing its completion and is expected to go live by the end of 2023, according to an announcement from the Queensland government.
MILKLAB, saveBOARD showcase recycled materials at Melbourne exhibition
Plant and dairy milk brand MILKLAB has showcased a sustainable building material made from recycled waste, such as milk cartons and coffee cups at its stand at the recent Melbourne International Coffee Exhibition (MICE).
Six new recycling projects in Queensland to receive $12m funding boost
The Federal government and the Queensland state government have joined forces to invest more than $12.79 million in six new recycling initiatives, diverting almost 69,000 tonnes of garbage from Queensland landfills each year.
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...
Global packaging company Orora Beverage expands manufacturing operations in Victoria
Orora Beverage, a global manufacturing company and distributor of sustainable packaging, has scaled its presence in Victoria as part of a $110 million investment that would create local jobs and help boost the state’s manufacturing capabilities.
Loop Organics reveals initiatives after Hunter Manufacturing Awards win
Organics recycling and management specialist Loop Organics said its compost recycles by-products from sewage treatment that created a high-quality, nutrientrich soil conditioner dubbed 'Biomix.'
Manufacturing among priorities in $53.5m funding boost in Queensland
The Queensland Government will invest an additional $53.5 million through the Industry Partnership Program (IPP) to $415.5 million to aid more industries, including critical minerals processing, manufacturing, and product development.
Businesses in Victoria to share $60m in plastics recycling grants
The Victorian government is urging local businesses to apply for the Federal Government’s $60 million Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) Plastics Technology Stream to support advanced and innovative technologies targeting hard-to-recycle plastics.
WA recycling, processing operators to receive $1m funding boost
Operators in the recycling and processing industries in Western Australia are eligible to apply for a share of a $1 million fund to encourage investments in infrastructure projects, the government announced.
Pact Group sells 50% of Crate Pooling business to Morrison & Co
Pact Group is selling half of its Crate Pooling business to Morrison & Co, a global infrastructure investment manager, in a bid to expand capabilities and boost reusable plastic crate operations.