Tas releases first state-wide circular economy strategy

Strategy aims to increase product reuse and the development and adoption of circular business models.

27 November, 2023

$2 million for 13 projects to reduce waste

Thirteen Victorian council projects to share state government funding in an effort to reduce waste and boost recycling.

16 October, 2023

City of Newcastle steps up war on waste

City of Newcastle launches series of free workshops designed to encourage a more sustainable lifestyle.

21 August, 2023

Visy unveils $48 million upgrade to Queensland recycling facility

Visy unveil major $48 million upgrade to recycling and remanufacturing campus on Gibson Island.

31 May, 2023

Bingo trials AI-powered robot spotter

Once fully operational, the robot will take over high-risk tasks currently carried out by recycling centre spotters.

8 May, 2023

Recycling robot installed at APR Kerbside facility

Sorting technology is a joint investment between Tetra Pak and APR Kerbside.

30 April, 2023

Aussie Skips and CEO plead guilty on cartel charges

Aussie Skips and CEO plead guilty to alleged waste services price fixing cartel.

27 February, 2023

Veolia awarded City of Gold Coast recycling contract

Veolia awarded $280m contract to operate several recycling, resource recovery, and waste management facilities.

7 February, 2023

Supermarkets on notice to clean-up soft plastic stockpiles

Coles and Woolworths given notice to remove more than 5200 tonnes of soft plastic stockpiled at 15 sites.

6 February, 2023

New group appointed to guide Australia to a circular economy

Ministerial group appointed to advise on transition to a circular economy by 2030.

2 February, 2023

Close the Loop acquires US plastics recycling company

Close the Loop acquires US recycling company for US$4 million.

17 January, 2023

Veolia launches nationwide green energy project to support net zero ambition

Under the $20-million project, rooftop solar panels and commercial battery stations will be installed across Veolia’s eligible Australian facilities.

4 January, 2023