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Last updated: 2 July 2024
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Latrobe City Council trials recycled glass in road resurfacing program
Locally sourced and processed recycled glass supports the council’s push to develop a circular economy.
Utilising waste rubber tyres in permeable pavement
In 2022, Yarra City Council and the University of Melbourne constructed an innovative permeable pavement made with recycled rubber to create a strong and resilient surface that allows water to pass through, reducing stormwater runoff and pollution in waterways.
Stribling Reserve Pavilion upgrade showcases recycled plastic decking and seating
Surf Coast Shire Council installed recycled composite decking and seating at the Stribling Reserve Pavilion in Lorne as part of a major redevelopment.
Recycled fencing closes the loop on the Twelve Apostles Trail
Corangamite Shire Council installed recycled plastic post and rail fencing, bollards and end-assemblies along the 20 km shared walking and cycling path between Timboon and Port Campbell.
Recycled glass road surface treatment in Lilydale and Belgrave
Yarra Ranges Council installed recycled glass surface treatments on 2 roads, eliminating the need for traditional surface paint and improving safety and accessibility.
Great Valley Trail asphalt surfaced using recycled materials
Alpine Shire Council surfaced the 16km Great Valley Trail with an asphalt containing 15% recycled rubber and glass.
Road base rehabilitation using foam bitumen asphalt
The City of Whittlesea used a foam bitumen asphalt base course made from 95.3% of recycled materials to rehabilitate an area of failed pavement within Yale Drive, Epping.
Hockey field redevelopment using recycled aggregate
Darebin Council undertook a significant restoration and upgrade of its KP Hardiman Hockey Field using recycled products and materials.
New fence at Arch Brown Reserve using Replas recycled plastic pickets
Casey City Council installed Replas recycled plastic pickets at the Arch Brown Reserve in Berwick, which is home to some of Casey's largest cricket, junior football, and tennis clubs.
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The power of procurement
No longer confined to mere cost-cutting measures and supply chain efficiency, procurement now holds the key to unlocking a sustainable future.
All roads lead to Buy Recycled
Frankston City Council used recycled materials for a recent infrastructure project.
Buying recycled at your fingertips
Councils can explore recycled products from more than 100 suppliers across Victoria.
Victoria’s beer-bottle road to a circular economy
Glass you recycle at home is being turned into high-quality sand and used in Victorian roadworks.
From lab to real world: making scrap glass a valuable commodity
Research funded by Sustainability Victoria (SV) will transform a previously unusable portion of household glass waste into a valuable resource in the construction industry.
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