New research shows extracting metals from e-waste is more cost effective than mining virgin ores, and Australian-developed microfactories are helping make this ‘urban mining’ a viable opti…
waste management
This Australian innovation helps clean up plastic waste in the world’s oceans
With increasing amounts of plastic waste polluting waterways, an Australian-designed rubbish bin for the ocean has made a splash on the world scene.…
WA wages war on plastic waste with its first PET recycling plant
Perth-based mechanical engineer Darren Lomman is working to stop plastic waste ending up in our oceans, one PET bottle at a time.…
This startup wants to convert your paper and plastic waste into oil
A local startup has developed a process, in partnership with the University of Sydney, to convert paper and plastic waste into a stable bio-crude oil.…