Tag: recycling

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. 

The Victorian Government has unveiled the Container Deposit Scheme, known as CDS Vic, which aims to significantly decrease litter throughout the state and return funds to the people of Victoria.

Reviva Ibis, a local not-for-profit social enterprise of Resource Recovery Australia, has kicked off its highly anticipated "Reuse, Repair and Repurpose Competition," inviting locals to display their imaginative upcycling and repair projects, inspiring the community and offering a chance to win valuable prizes.

A new Containers for Change refund point has launched in Brisbane just in time for the scheme’s expansion to include all glass wine and pure spirit bottles, which will begin on 1 November.

A researcher from UNSW Canberra has developed a new carbon fibre recycling method that uses less energy and wastes less of the material. 

Businesses and the community in New South Wales are being encouraged to provide feedback on the state government’s efforts to mitigate plastic pollution. 

Infinitev, an emerging leader in the electric vehicle battery sector, has teamed up with Kia Australia to transform the landscape of EV battery reuse, repurposing and recycling solutions amid the industry's rapidly rising demand for eco-friendly battery technology. 

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. 

The 2023 Change Maker Awards in Western Australia have acknowledged the remarkable efforts of individuals and organisations leading recycling initiatives.

Researchers at Monash University have unveiled a new lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery design that aims to reduce costs, lower environmental impact, and enhance recycling options.