Barwon Water and six local councils are joining forces to transform food, garden and commercial organic waste into renewable energy and nutrient-rich products for agriculture, in a step forward for the circular economy in Victoria.
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Recyclable packaging broken down
A new guide aims to give businesses a clear pathway to design recyclable packaging and support a move to a more circular economy.
How-to for transport projects
A new guide on how to conduct trials of recycled and reused materials for transport projects will help project teams, suppliers and contractors shape a greener future for Victoria.
Brisbane to trial new Recycle Mate app
Select Brisbane residents will have the chance to pilot a new app, which aims to educate Australians on correct recycling practices, before its national launch.
NSW releases energy from waste plan
Priority locations for future waste to energy facilities within New South Wales have been identified.
Ballarat aims for circular economy
Ballarat City Council is launching an ambitious plan to become a 100 per cent circular economy by 2050.
Cash grants to repurpose solar systems
Old solar panels and battery storage systems are being given a second life thanks to funding from the New South Wales government.
Building a circular economy to add trillions to Australian GDP
A new report by PwC states the case for Australia to ‘go circular’ and wholly embrace sustainable solutions that create an abundant future, finding moves to do so would generate $1.9 trillion in economic benefits over the next 20 years.
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The circular economy for organics – are we there yet?
Is there a functioning circular economy for organics in Australia? The answer depends on how you define the concept, writes University of Queensland Centre for Recycling of Organic Waste & Nutrients Director, Johannes Biala.
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CSIRO Circular Economy Roadmap charts path to job creation
A new roadmap released by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has developed key strategies for creating jobs and reclaiming billions in economic value from plastic, glass, paper and tyres currently going into landfill.
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