News and case studies

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SV20: From awareness to action
02 October 2025
We’ve made sustainability easier at home through advice, education, and incentives, so that more Victorians can recycle correctly, save energy and reduce waste. Our defining behaviour change campaign, ‘Black Balloons’, received global acclaim and made greenhouse gas emissions unforgettable.
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SV20: From environment to economy
02 October 2025
We’ve taken sustainability beyond the environment, making it investment-ready and a driver of economic success. We facilitated millions in investment from big brands – including Coca Cola Europacific Partners, Asahi, Pact and Cleanaway – to locally recycle one billion plastic bottles per year.
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SV20: From classrooms to communities
02 October 2025
We’ve brought sustainability to you, in regions and communities across Victoria, so you can design your own future. Our award-winning education program ResourceSmart Schools has developed the next generation of sustainability leaders and built momentum from the grassroots.
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SV20: From concept to commercialisation
02 October 2025
We’ve proven that sustainability works, testing the latest innovations to know what we should invest in next. We’ve helped trial and commercialise new uses for recycled materials in infrastructure, and we’re now seeing them in projects like Victoria’s Big Build.
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SV20: from niche to mainstream
02 October 2025
We laid the groundwork to sustainably manage waste and emissions. As a first mover, we’ve grown Victoria’s clean energy economy, taking renewables mainstream and normalising energy efficiency in homes, communities, businesses and industry.
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The farmer fighting compost contamination
04 September 2025
The collective effort of households to keep compost clean is helping farmers like Simon build healthier soils and grow better crops.
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Make the most of every last scrap these footy finals
25 August 2025
As the AFL finals approach, don’t let food waste sneak past your defence. Kick goals for our farmers, parks and gardens by planning your food game and sorting scraps like a premiership pro.
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Victoria lights up with recycled plastic innovation
21 August 2025
Victorian-made plastic light poles diverting waste from landfill have hit the market in a big win for recycling and innovation.
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Clean glass, clear impact: New washing facility boosts buyer confidence
15 August 2025
A new glass washing facility in Eaglehawk is transforming how recycled glass is processed in regional Victoria.