Tag: recycling
Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme celebrates 100 million returns, $10M in refunds
Residents of Victoria have demonstrated their strong backing for the Container Deposit Scheme, marking a significant milestone with over 100 million containers returned and a collective refund exceeding $10 million in just two months.
New Return and Earn machine boosts recycling efforts in Scone
Residents of Scone and the broader Upper Hunter region now have a convenient new location to recycle their eligible bottles and cans with the unveiling of a state-of-the-art Return and Earn machine.
Convenient recycling option arrives in NSW with opening of new Return and Earn machine
Ballina residents now have an easily accessible location to recycle their eligible bottles and cans, as a new Return and Earn machine debuts at Ballina Central Shopping Centre.
Neometals’ JV Primobius hits milestone with major purchase order from Mercedes-Benz
Battery materials recycler Neometals announced that its joint venture company, Primobius GmbH, has received a substantial purchase order (PO) from Mercedes-Benz for the supply of a hydrometallurgical refining Hub.
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.
Rio Tinto and Giampaolo Group finalise Matalco aluminium recycling deal
Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and Giampaolo Group have successfully concluded their transaction to establish the Matalco joint venture in a move to address the growing demand from manufacturers for low carbon materials.
Remondis scales operations in Western Australia, creates new jobs
Remondis Australia, a leading recycling, service, and water company, is expanding its involvement in Western Australia’s Container Deposit Scheme, dubbed Containers for Change, as part of a recent tender.
Report: Recycling bins remain leading environmental solution for many Australians
Three-quarters of Australians (74 per cent) still believe that a trip to the recycling bin is the most impactful initiative they can do for the environment, according to a new report from the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)
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.
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.