Tag: recycling
Majority of recycled aluminium cans in Australia now part of closed recycling loop –...
A recent study conducted by the International Aluminium Institute has unveiled that the majority of aluminium cans recycled by Australians are reintroduced into the manufacturing process to create a new generation of aluminium cans, closing the can-to-can recycling loop.
Visy’s $175 million advanced box factory opens in Queensland
Visy, a packaging and resource recovery company, has inaugurated its cutting-edge corrugated cardboard box factory in Hemmant, Queensland.
Victoria invests in waste reduction with new council projects announced
The Victorian Government is investing over $2 million in 13 projects aimed at enhancing recycling and sustainability efforts in local councils in an effort to drive down waste across the state.
Prime100 teams up with Tetra Pak for sustainably packaged pet food product
Prime100, a 100 per cent Australian-made and owned pet nutrition brand, has collaborated with Tetra Pak, a renowned packaging and processing company, to introduce a premium dog food product line designed to delight pets and promote environmental responsibility.
Coles takes green step forward in South Australia with compostable bags
Supermarket giant Coles announced it will be replacing single-use plastic bags with certified compostable bags in the fresh produce sections of all its South Australian stores in a bid to bolster sustainability efforts.
Qld allocates over $3 million to enhance waste management of Yarrabah community
The Queensland Government has committed more than $3 million from the Recycling and Jobs Fund to bolster waste management efforts within the Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire community.
Victoria’s new container deposit scheme to create more than 600 jobs
Over 600 new Victorian jobs are set to be created through the state government’s new Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic), which is expected to halve the state’s litter when it launches this November.
The Plastics Show sets the stage for industry dev’t at upcoming 2024 event
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has officially announced the opening of registrations for NPE2024: The Plastics Show scheduled to run from 6 to 10 May 2024.
More than $30 million allocated to boost WA’s waste, recycling infrastructure
The Federal and Western Australian governments have allocated more than $30 million to boost the state’s waste and recycling infrastructure.
Queensland brings into effect new single-use plastic bans
New restrictions banning single-use plastics, including cotton buds with plastic stems and expanded polystyrene loose packaging, went into effect in Queensland, following the Palaszczuk Government's announcement on Friday.