Milk on Tap: Wellington duo’s solution to plastic waste
Partnering with Kaipaki Dairies, Wellington Milk provides a fully sustainable zero-waste milk tap system that runs on 10 and 20-litre reusable milk pails operated via an on-bench tap.
Water-soluble pods considered to curb plastic waste
The pods are made from polyvinyl alcohol, a water-soluble polymer produced from renewable sources.
Adidas and Parley partner to create football boot made partly with plastic waste
The latest innovation is part of Adidas’ commitment to replacing virgin polyester with recycled solutions by next year.
Plastic waste recovered from beaches repurposed into Ocean Plastic cards by ING
Five tonnes of plastic debris is to be converted into Ocean Plastic cards by…
New enzyme tech can turn plastic waste into fresh resources
Protein Evolution has launched technology that uses an enzyme to turn plastic and textile waste into reusable resources.
Local efforts have cut plastic waste on Australia’s beaches by almost 30 per cent in six years
To keep reducing waste around Australia, we need to transform our relationship with plastic.
Green steel: How plastic waste and coffee grounds can be an alternative material in steelmaking
coal or natural gas in a process that releases CO2. In contrast, Green Steel – the organisation’s patented technology -uses hydrogen made from renewable energy instead of fossil fuels.
American startup ByFusion turns plastic waste into concrete alternative
According to the company, ByBlock generates 41 per cent fewer greenhouse emissions than concrete, and they don’t crumble or crack like standard cement.
Consumers generate 10kg of single-use plastic waste in food deliveries every year
The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns caused food establishments to close down either limit capacity or thrive by offering their menu via mobile food delivery apps. Unfortunately, along with the convenience comes waste.
Australian researchers use satellites to help locate coastal plastic waste
According to the scientists, their research can help organisations with remote coastal and marine waste clean-up management knows where to focus their efforts.
Plastic waste is spoiling the lands of Wessel Islands archipelago
“The waste is worse than it has ever been, and it’s continuing to get worse after every wet season.”
Hyundai to turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel in Korea
The generated hydrogen fuel from plastic will then be used as raw material for hydroelectric vehicles, cell power plants and help generate electricity.
South African startup upcycles plastic waste into alt-leather for accessories
The duo was inspired to launch the company because plastic waste “smothered” their town, and there were no initiatives to recycle them.
Solar-powered recycling machine ‘Trashspresso’ turns plastic waste into construction materials
The recycling machine also boasts a compact size, making it convenient for local communities to install in their area.
Plastic waste is to be used to build new Melbourne city tram stops
Developing new value-added products through advanced manufacturing will create demand for recycled plastics.
