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PET recycling plant opens in Albury-Wodonga

The largest PET recycling plant in the country is now up and running. It’s expected that the $45 million plant in Albury-Wodonga will “substantially reduce” Australia’s plastic waste by recycling the equivalent...

Australia’s official battery recycling scheme launches

Australia’s new national government-backed battery recycling scheme has officially launched across the country today. Founded by the not-for-profit organisation, the Battery Stewardship Council (BSC), the B-cycle Scheme will combat what is said to...

Woolies-backed start-up removes plastic waste from Australian Open

Australian enviro-tech start-up, Samsara, has teamed up with Tennis Australia to help reduce plastic waste at this year’s Australian Open (AO). As part of the new partnership, Samsara is collecting tennis players’ discarded...

Campaign to educate Australians on recycling

The Australian government has launched a national campaign urging Australians to recycle more. It also shows how recycling can help create jobs and protect our environment. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the ReMade...

Helga’s educates Aussies on soft plastics

Helga’s is encouraging Australians to make the switch to recycling soft plastics this National Recycling Week (8-14 November). Helga’s acknowledges that plastic waste is a big challenge. The brand, however, assures consumers...

Labelling confusion gets Aussies’ bins in a mess

New research from Nestlé shows that while many people (86%) are taking the time to look on pack for recycling instructions, inconsistent on-pack labels are contributing to confusion in our bins. The research...

Woolies-backed start-up to replace the need for new plastic

Woolworths Group is backing a new Australian plastic recycling start-up using “cutting-edge” science to reduce the need for new plastic to be produced. Created in partnership with researchers at Australian National University (ANU)...

7-Eleven and Simply Cups rescue 20 million cups from landfill

MEDIA RELEASE 19.08.2021 7-Eleven Australia’s partnership with Simply Cups has reached a new milestone with more than 20 million cups rescued from landfill and 100 schools signed up to the 7-Eleven #CupRescue Schools...
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