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New Zealand urged to toughen plastics packaging rules
Sustainability

New Zealand urged to toughen plastics packaging rules

Pressure is mounting on ministers to act, after scientists warned New Zealand could fall behind on plastics and expose consumers to greater risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Waste-to-energy plant for Auckland's rubbish moves closer
Climate change

Waste-to-energy plant for Auckland's rubbish moves closer

Support is growing for a proposed GBP £570 million Kaipara incinerator that could burn Auckland and Northland rubbish and power 165,000 homes by 2028.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • Sun, 10th Mar 2024
Refurbishment project’s shrink-wrap alternative
Construction

Refurbishment project’s shrink-wrap alternative

The council will reuse a fabric rail system on the Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre roof, avoiding single-use plastic during remedial works.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2023
Push for ‘plastic tax’ after rise in single-use plastics
eCommerce

Push for ‘plastic tax’ after rise in single-use plastics

Plastic waste could cost EU taxpayers or shoppers more as Brussels moves to levy EUR €0.80 per kilogramme on unrecycled packaging.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 7th Mar 2021
Solving the plastic crisis brick by brick
Housing

Solving the plastic crisis brick by brick

Kenya’s building sector could cut landfill and emissions as Nzambi Matee turns non-recyclable plastic into bricks stronger than concrete.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2021
Robots are sorting plastic waste better than humans
Robotics

Robots are sorting plastic waste better than humans

Recycling plants are cutting contamination and costs as nearly 100 AI-powered machines take over the tedious sorting humans often get wrong.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020

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Autex trial turns PET waste into construction feedstock
Clean technologies

Autex trial turns PET waste into construction feedstock

The trial could offer a new route for hard-to-recycle PET, keeping construction waste in circulation after conventional recycling fails.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Ethique founder launches tablets to replace soft drinks
Supply Chain

Ethique founder launches tablets to replace soft drinks

Ethique founder Brianne West unveils Incrediballs, plastic-free effervescent tablets aiming to replace bottled soft drinks worldwide.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
How underground data centres & agrovoltaics can power food security
Agricultural Technology

How underground data centres & agrovoltaics can power food security

New underground data centres paired with agrovoltaic farms and solar cooling offer a sustainable model supporting agriculture, food security and climate goals.

By Hiran Daluwatta • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
KnowBe4 shares tips to spot eco-themed cyber scams
Phishing

KnowBe4 shares tips to spot eco-themed cyber scams

KnowBe4 warns of a rise in eco-themed cyber scams on World Environment Day, urging caution and secure practices to protect supporters of green causes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Zolo launches partnership with Zip Co to reduce waste
Clean technologies

Zolo launches partnership with Zip Co to reduce waste

Zolo, an Australian company committed to balancing purpose and profit, has announced its partnership with Zip Co to promote sustainability and reduce waste.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Just how green is Australia's tech?
Supply Chain

Just how green is Australia's tech?

Australia's tech boom hides a growing e‑waste crisis, as repair barriers, patchy recycling and high green costs stall real sustainability.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
LVLY shortlisted for three Inside Retail awards 2026
Customer Experience

LVLY shortlisted for three Inside Retail awards 2026

Australian online florist LVLY is shortlisted in three customer service and online retail categories at the 2026 Inside Retail awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Australia's waste system is stuck in first gear. Here's how to fix it
Power / Energy

Australia's waste system is stuck in first gear. Here's how to fix it

Australia's waste system is inefficient, but upcycling using advanced hydrogen technology could cut costs, emissions and power a cleaner transport network.

By Craig Allen • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Access Group eyes over 1,000 digital jobs in Malaysia by 2027
Digital Transformation

Access Group eyes over 1,000 digital jobs in Malaysia by 2027

The Access Group plans to expand its Kuala Lumpur centre from 316 to over 1,000 digital jobs by 2027, supporting Malaysia's growing tech sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
How Canadian Datacentres are meeting AI's energy demands
Hyperscale

How Canadian Datacentres are meeting AI's energy demands

Canadian datacentres are adopting innovative cooling and power-efficient technologies to meet rising AI demands while enhancing sustainability and cutting costs.

By Lynn Greiner • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Ramboll strengthens data centre services with i3 acquisition
Data Analytics

Ramboll strengthens data centre services with i3 acquisition

Ramboll acquires i3 Solutions Group, enhancing its global foothold and expertise in sustainable data centre solutions, following the 2022 EYP purchase.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024