Tag: recycling

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...

Industry partnership leads to new PET recycling facility

Pact Group, Cleanaway, Asahi Beverages and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a joint venture that will operate a new PET recycling facility. Under the MOU...

Government investment to improve retailer’s options

Media Release 9 August 2021 Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed today’s joint announcement from the Australian and NSW governments about a $24 million investment in 22 projects...
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