textiles

Hi-vis focus on recycled plastics

Industrial supplies company Blackwoods has developed a hi-vis vest made from 100 per cent recycled plastic bottles, as part of its push for a more sustainable clothing range.
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The size of the Plazrok ‘nugget’ can be altered, depending on what is required for any given project.

An eco-friendly alternative

Urban Recycling Solutions has teamed up with Enviroplaz International to make a product that partially substitutes rock aggregate and sand in concrete with co-mingled waste plastics.
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Hyva/HSR Southern Cross’s Rear Loader comes in Mini, Medium and Mega capacity configurations.

A meaningful first impression

Stephen Brankstone, Sydney Collections Operations Manager Veolia, says HSR Southern Cross’s Rear Loader has impressed right from the start.
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A new milestone

Alex Fraser’s Laverton Asphalt plant in Melbourne has produced its one millionth tonne of asphalt. WMR finds out more about the facility and the milestone.
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australian packaging

APCO announces Recycled Materials Pledge program

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has launched The Recycled Materials Pledge, an initiative to help push major brands to publicly commit to more sustainable packaging and practices.
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street sweeper

Street sweeper recycling trial shows promise

A trial to recycle material collected by street sweepers could help divert the equivalent of 80,000 full wheelie bins of waste from landfills and save ratepayers more than $200,000 a year, while helping to keep Townsville streets clean.
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