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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...

New action plan addresses fruit and veg waste

End Food Waste Australia with the Australian Bananas Growers’ Council, Melons Australia, and the horticulture industry have released a new nation-wide plan to reduce fruit and vegetable waste. With more than three million...

Queensland recycling facility set to open by end of year

Construction of a new $40.5 million material recycling facility (MRF) on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland is close to completion. The construction of the facility, which is set to be operational by the end...

Kraft Heinz developing paper-based sauce bottle

Heinz’s range of “world-famous” condiments could soon be packaged in a paper-based bottle. Kraft Heinz has partnered with Pulpex to develop a paper-based, renewable and recyclable bottle made from 100% sustainably sourced wood...

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...

Coles celebrates efforts towards zero waste

Coles is celebrating the successes of its team members, customers, partners and stakeholders who are working together to achieve zero waste. This coincides with National Recycling Week kicking off today (8 November). The...

Cutlery from the (coffee) ground

Sustainable Australian start-up Little Green Panda is redefining the way we create disposable packaging by repurposing waste into sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic straws and cutlery. The Melbourne startup has launched the world’s...

Helga’s sets out to be Australia’s ‘kindest bread’

Helga’s is “being kinder to the planet” by reducing waste, recycling plastic, and switching to 100% renewable energy across its baking operations. Helga’s claims to be the first bread brand in Australia...
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