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Guidance for a more circular future in Australia and APAC presented at Circularity 2023
The Conference brought together passionate business and government leaders and provided actionable steps towards a more circular future New research findings from Planet Ark revealed at the conference show progress in the circular economy confidence-knowledge gap Presented by Diversified Communications in partnership with Planet Ark’s Australian Circular Economy Hub (ACE) Hub, Circularity encouraged sectors with […]
Circularity Conference 2023 to Drive the Implementation of a Circular Economy in Australia and Asia Pacific
The two-day conference in Melbourne will cover the latest trends and topics in the circular economy, including maintaining the balance of nature, exploring fossil fuel-free energy alternatives, implementing systems and behaviour change for a circular transition, and more. Keynote speakers include leading names in sustainability, including international keynote Dr. Janez Potočnik, Co-Chair and Partner, United […]
Circularity 2023 turns words into action
Circularity 2023 will deliver a mix of discussions, collaborative workshops and interactive sessions designed to identify practical steps and applications for businesses and organisations to transition to a circular economy. Sofie Teh, Circularity Product Manager, says the two-day conference, to take place from 20-21 November at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne, will put a spotlight on […]
HUSKEE: Creating reusable coffee cups from coffee husk waste
QUICK FACTS: Huskee converts waste coffee husk into a unique biopolymer which is the material used to create their HuskeeCup range. They have two specialised programs called HuskeeSwap and HuskeeLoop, which help venues eliminate single-use cups at their source and also buy back old cups to turn them into new products respectively. Around 2.67 million […]
Triverton Sanctuary: Regenerative sheep farming on a mission to save Australia’s Bandicoots
Quick Facts Odonata Foundation have partnered with Will & Bear to create hats made from regenerative sheep farming practices that are also protecting the native Eastern Barred Bandicoot The partnership aims to double the population of the Eastern Barred Bandicoot from 1,500 to 3,000 on the farm within two years The ‘Percy hat’ supports regenerative […]
The ACE Awards 2023 extends nominations
In it’s second year, the ACE Awards, brought to you by Planet Ark’s Australian Circular Economy Hub (ACE Hub), will honour the achievements and success of trailblazers at the forefront of Australia’s circular transition. The Award Categories There are 6 awards up for grabs, judged under three pillars; The Recognition Awards, Circular Transition Innovation Awards […]
2022 ACE Award winner is Pioneering underwear recycling in Australia
A lack of recycling infrastructure in Australia makes it difficult to consider alternative ways to salvage used underwear, in addition to the hygiene restrictions associated with donating them. Recycling textiles in general can also be a tricky business, given the complexity of materials used in them, often making their lifecycle a one-way street. That is […]
Circularity 2023 Call For Speakers
On 20-21 November 2023, Circularity will return with its annual two-day event program aiming to inspire, promote and light the spark of action and innovation needed to transition to the circular economy. This event will invite a community of sustainability professionals, waste and environment management, academics, C-level business and Government leaders to discover and discuss […]
Circularity’s full conference program is here
This new circular economy event, brought to you by Planet Ark’s Australian Circular Economy (ACE) Hub, will delve into the latest research and real-world case studies to drive actionable change towards a more circular future in the Asia Pacific. “Australia has both an opportunity and responsibility to be a catalyst for the circular economy transition […]
Circularity is Calling for Speakers
Circularity, brought to you by Planet Ark’s Australian Circular Economy Hub (ACE Hub), is a new comprehensive event consisting of conference sessions, exhibition, and awards dinner. Over two days, business and government leaders, circular economy practitioners, sustainability professionals, waste and environmental management, academics and active circular community leaders will come together on 24-25 November at […]