Practical thinking on circular manufacturing, recovered materials and recycled-content pathways in Western Australia.

Industry Insight - Circular Manufacturing In Brief Circular manufacturing is a manufacturing approach that keeps suitable recovered materials in productive use for longer. It is different from recycling alone. Recycling focuses on recovering material. Circular manufacturing focuses on what happens next: preparation, quality control, traceability, production and commercial use. For Western Australia, circular manufacturing matters because local capability can help connect mat

Fast fashion waste in Perth is rising, but new clothing waste solutions and textile recycling efforts are helping WA turn the tide.

Perth households can now recycle textiles from home using Rcycl collection and upcoming Polyclo WA recycling options.

SevenC’s Recycling has become Polyclo, reflecting a bold new chapter in WA’s circular economy journey.

Adidas is leading the global shift to rPET. Here’s what Western Australian brands can learn to adopt sustainable materials and prepare for local textile recycling

Several Australian companies were fined by the ACCC for misleading consumers about ocean plastic use. Learn what happened and why it matters for the future of recycling

PET plastic is widely used in bottles and packaging across Australia but it is also highly recyclable This blog explains what PET is and why recycling it is essential for reducing pollution and supporting a circular economy

Oil prices directly affect the competitiveness of recycled PET by influencing the cost of virgin plastic This blog explains the economics behind rPET production and why it matters for sustainability in WA and beyond

From swimwear to home insulation recycled PET is being used in unexpected ways across everyday products Find out how this impacts sustainability and how brands like SevenC’s are helping drive change