recycling

containers for change

Partners for change

Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme is bolstering its social responsibility to help the environment and local charities. Read More
Plastic bags used in concrete in Queensland first

Bread bags used in concrete in Queensland first

More than 800,000 soft plastic bread bags from thousands of Queensland households have been recycled into a new recycled aggregate replacement, with Mackay Regional Council pouring the state’s first batch of ‘Polyrok’ concrete last week.
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container exchange

$45M recycling plant opens in NSW

The nation’s largest PET (polyethylene terephthalate) recycling plant, capable of processing one billion plastic bottles each year has opened in Albury, New South Wales.
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Source Separation Systems

Behind the scenes at Source Separation Systems’ sustainable warehouse

 It’s always an interesting exercise to peek inside a business and see how things are really done. Source Separation Systems is well known for industry-leading sustainability products, and behind its green warehouse roller doors, the focus and prioritisation of waste management is inspiring. As Managing Director Peter Cruwys explains.
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waste solutions

Grants focus on waste solutions

A project to convert film canisters into sunglasses and a store to donate pre-loved business clothing for migrant women are among 20 initiatives to share in $200,000 from the City of Melbourne.
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shoe recycling

Schools called to step up for the planet

TreadLightly is calling on schools to step up and collect unwanted shoes from teachers, students, and parents over one-week (21-27 March) to help keep shoes out of landfill.
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