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Circular economy practices key to reducing manufacturing waste

Manufacturing businesses who adopt circular economy strategies and practices can reduce manufacturing waste by 65%, according to Monash University researchers. Australia’s manufacturing sector contributes significantly to waste generation, producing nearly 13 million tonnes...

Report highlights critical role of road freight in supply chain

In March 2020, Australia faced unprecedented challenges with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to disruptions across various sectors, including road freight supply chains. The fear of scarcity triggered panic buying,...

Aussies still willing to pay for sustainability amid cost-of-living crisis

Over half of the Australian shoppers recently surveyed by Monash University say sustainability is an important factor when making a retail purchase. Despite the increases to our cost of living, Monash Business School’s...

Aussies cut back on their spending

Almost half (47%) of the Australians surveyed in a recent pulse study conducted by Monash University are shopping for lower-priced brands more now than they did at the same time last year. The...

Being off work linked to higher risk of suicide

People who are off work due to injury or illness are at higher risk of later suicide and intentional self-harm, a new study has found. Researchers at Monash University School of Public Health...

Ferrero and Monash partner on Joy of moving program

The Monash–Ferrero Joy of moving program in Australia is expanding to bring research-backed movement breaks to more schools – with a unique wellbeing component. Australian children of all abilities will soon be able...

Major investment charges Victoria’s electric vehicle transition

The first electric vehicle research facility of its kind in the southern hemisphere will be established at RMIT University in Melbourne’s CBD. Supporting the Electrification of Victoria’s Future Fleet is a major project...

Helping employees transition back to the worksite

Four in five workers experienced fears around catching or spreading Covid-19 upon their return-to-work last year. This comes from Monash University’s Insurance Health Work Group, part of the School of Public Health and...
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