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ResiLoop is delighted to award its second Circularity Support Fund (CSF) to a project proposed by Edith Cowan University, to recycle resilient floorcoverings into engineered Smart Beads for future construction applications.
To be delivered by Associate Professor Amir Razmjou and his research team, in conjunction with ChemCentre, the $149,879 grant will fund a 12-month research program focused on converting uplifted resilient floor coverings and installation offcuts into engineered, plastic composite beads and granulates for composite concrete/cement applications. Unlike conventional mechanical processing (physical shredding and granulating), this project intends to apply a novel approach that restructures the polymer matrix via controlled dissolution and reprecipitation, producing engineered beads with tailored density. This creates an opportunity to lighten concrete/cement composites while enhancing performance characteristics, with potential for large-scale application. The project aims to design a pilot plant to take this concept to the next stage. Importantly, the project presents potential to build Australia’s local capacity to divert resilient flooring material from landfill by strengthening viable, scalable end-markets for recovered material streams. Watch Amir’s short video below as he explains the project and what the team is working towards.
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On Friday, our Directors, including our Chairman Rob Coombs GAICD, had the opportunity to visit our recycling partner, Think Manufacturing (Think Fencing Pty Ltd), to get an update from Jack Fitzgerald on new product development for the year ahead — products that are made from recycled material, designed to be recyclable, and manufactured here in Australia.
It was a great opportunity to see the plant in action at a beautiful location in Portarlington, and to see firsthand how local manufacturing capability is helping strengthen Australia’s recycling and remanufacturing industry. If you haven’t seen their newly launched One Deck range, it’s worth a look - it’s made with primarily recycled content, including up to 15% resilient flooring offcuts. If you’re a contractor or retailer of resilient flooring and you’d like to join our growing network of Collection Points, helping supply our Australian manufacturing partner, please get in touch. It’s free to join. Join Us: https://www.resiloop.org.au/collection-point-application.html View the One Deck Range: https://www.onedeck.com.au/ ResiLoop is pleased to announce its first Circularity Support Fund (CSF) project: a University of Technology Sydney (UTS) study titled “Managing legacy additives and restricted substances in the circular economy”. The project will deliver a practical industry guide to help address the challenges of recycling uplifted resilient flooring where, due to the age of the old flooring, the material may contain additives that are no longer utilised or acceptable in new products. With total resilient flooring waste estimated at around 60,000 tonnes, addressing uplifted flooring is essential to achieving circular outcomes at scale, and this UTS research is a step towards supporting safe end-of-life management for uplifted floorcoverings. The research will identify legacy additive issues for products on the Australian market, review local and international policy and legislation to identify best practice approaches (including potential safe thresholds for recycled content), and evaluate the technical readiness of technologies used to identify, treat and recycle material streams containing legacy additives. It will also assess current end-of-life treatment options to clarify what’s viable today and what may require further development. It is expected that the guidelines may be useful for other sectors working with durable product waste streams. “Uplifted flooring is where the scale is, but because of the long use of resilient flooring products, it is also where the complexity sits. Recycling at scale will require a clear understanding of material compositions and the options available to identify, treat and manage any legacy additives safely. We look forward to this UTS research providing practical guidance to support decision-making, development of future recovery and recycling systems and helping ensure our members’ products are designed for circular pathways in the future.” Sophi MacMillan, CEO, ResiLoop ResiLoop launched its Circularity Support Fund (CSF) this year with $180,000 in funding available. $28,930.50 has been awarded to UTS for this 5-month project commencing December 2025. The Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence is a partner with UTS in the project. The remaining grant recipients from the first tranche to be announced shortly. The Fund offers competitive grants for projects that avoid resilient flooring waste through improved design, recovery, reuse and recycling. Funding may be directed to research, product and process trials, end-market development and initiatives that scale local recycling capacity. Details on the 2026 tranche will be released in the coming months. See UTS video:  We’re pleased to publish ResiLoop’s first Audited Annual Report, marking a milestone in our first full year of operation, a year of Laying the Foundations for circularity in Australia’s resilient flooring sector.
With the collective effort of our members, partners, and installers, collections began across Victoria, proving what’s possible when material recovery happens on the ground. As we move into our second year, we’re calling on all stakeholders - from manufacturers and distributors to retailers, builders, installers, and specifiers - to help build collections and scale circular practice across the industry. Through continued research and development and initiatives like our Circularity Support Fund (CSF), we’re building on these foundations to create stronger recycling pathways and a future where resilient flooring material stays in the loop. With the commitment of 17 leading brands behind the scheme we’re in a good position to move forward and to continue strengthening our foundations. Read the full Audited Annual Report #ResiLoop #CircularEconomy #ResilientFlooring #WasteReduction #CircularFuture #Sustainability #Recycling  We’re proud to share that ResiLoop has now collected and diverted 100 tonnes of resilient flooring offcuts from landfill. This result comes from the collective effort of our Members, Collection Points, floorlayers and partners who have integrated collection into their projects. It’s an important step toward building local recycling solutions and reducing waste across the industry. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey so far - and here’s to the next 100 tonnes. If you’d like to join us, we welcome new Members and Collection Points to help expand the network. 1300 800 568 [email protected]  Recently, Sustainability Victoria hosted a conversation with sustainability change maker, Emeritus Professor and former Dutch Cabinet Minister, Prof. dr Jacqueline Cramer.
Here are some of the key messages that resonated with us at ResiLoop: 1. The transition starts with a shared sense of urgency – No actor can realise a circular initiative alone. – Frontrunners must lead, but all actors need to be included. 2. Long-term goals must be connected to short-term action – Create space for experimenting and learning. – Every small step matters when building momentum. 3. Join forces to shape a circular economy – Transition management requires coordination across the ecosystem. – Collective action is the only way forward. Professor Usha Iyer-Raniga helped ground the conversation in the Australian context, highlighting local opportunities and challenges for the built environment. Thank you to Sustainability Victoria for hosting this important discussion and for including ResiLoop. We invite others to join us on our mission to accelerate circular solutions in resilient flooring - because building a circular economy will only be achieved together. [email protected] 1800 800 568 A reminder that applications for grants from the 2025 Circularity Support Fund (CSF) are open. Applications have already been received and are moving through our review process. The CSF is a targeted, competitive grant program designed to support initiatives that strengthen the recovery and recycling of resilient floorcoverings in Australia. Funding of $10,000–$150,000 per project is available with a maximum total allocation of $180,000. Further funding will be made available later this financial year.
By backing projects that provide the best potential return on investment for the industry, the Fund aims to accelerate innovation and build the systems needed to keep materials in use for longer. While there is no closing date for applications to this round of funding, we encourage any organisations with ideas that can make a measurable difference, to submit now for more chance of securing funds! One of the most common questions we hear from prospective ResiLoop members is: how do competitors work together in a scheme like this? It’s a fair question - and an important one.
ResiLoop exists to reduce the amount of resilient flooring going to landfill. That shared goal brings together suppliers who would otherwise be competing in the marketplace. But working together doesn’t mean sharing commercially sensitive information. To ensure data privacy and compliance, ResiLoop engages an independent accountant to manage the invoicing and income flow. This approach means that domestic sales figures and individual company invoices provided to the scheme remain confidential - ResiLoop is not privy to any individual company’s commercial data or product levy contribution. We follow guidance provided by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on how industry competitors can work together responsibly. That includes the way we handle meetings and interactions between members, ensuring appropriate governance is always in place. “The independent handling of our commercially sensitive data was important to us. It means we can participate in the scheme without compromising commercial confidentiality.” Mauro Compagnoni, Managing Director, Tarkett Australia/New Zealand While members remain competitors, they are united by a commitment to reduce waste and improve recovery of materials across the industry. It’s a practical example of how businesses can collaborate on sustainability outcomes without compromising commercial boundaries. “ResiLoop provides a structured, economical way for competitors to work together on a shared problem, with clear boundaries in place. Confidentiality is a non-negotiable when working in industry groups. Understanding the total Resilient market volumes is critical to us understanding the challenge and our progress”. Rob McLorinan, Managing Director, Gerflor As we enter our second year of operation, whether you’re considering joining or already part of ResiLoop, our principles of independence, transparency, and ACCC-aligned governance designed to protect your commercial position while supporting collective sustainability efforts have now been well-tested. “Being an effective product steward mitigates future risks of product-related liabilities and costs associated with changing regulations and policies, and when stewards work together, such as in a scheme like ResiLoop, it reduces the risks of that investment,” says Sophi MacMillan, CEO of ResiLoop. “Given the growing focus on improving recycling and the circular economy, it’s a great time to get involved.” More information about how ResiLoop operates, including data handling and governance arrangements, is available for current and prospective members on request. [email protected] 1300 800 568 Laying the Foundations: 87 Tonnes Collected through our growing network of Collection Points11/8/2025  At the end of the 2024/25 financial year, ResiLoop has collected 87.11 tonnes of post-consumer resilient flooring offcuts, which would otherwise have gone to landfill. This total reflects collections made since the program’s commencement on 1 September 2024 and has been made possible through the establishment of Collection Points across greater Melbourne and beyond. We’re building a network of collectors – commercial contractors, suppliers and retailers – with 24 drop off points in place by the end of June 2025.
Each Collection Point receives an Annual Collection Statement, outlining the total amount of material they’ve collected - based on data logged in ResiLoop’s portal. This record can be used to demonstrate their business’s commitment to diverting resilient flooring from landfill and fulfilling their client’s targets. This is just the beginning, but it’s encouraging to note that our Recycling Partner, Think Manufacturing, has reported no contamination issues in the material received to date. This highlights the importance of clear collection practices and the strong groundwork already in place. We’re continuing to expand options to make participation easier for contractors and floor layers across all project types. If you’d like to get involved or find out how the process could work for your business, we encourage you to get in touch ([email protected]) Thank you to all participating Collection Points for your continued involvement. We look forward to building on this momentum and seeing more material collected in the year ahead.  ResiLoop has commenced collection of resilient flooring offcuts in Bendigo, marking the beginning of our operations in regional Victoria. This marks an early step in extending our recovery network beyond Melbourne, aiming to reduce the amount of resilient flooring sent to landfill across more parts of Victoria.
Flooring retailers and contractors that stock ResiLoop member products are invited to participate. Becoming a Collection Point can help you: - Be ahead of the curve with upcoming changes to construction site management requirements - Enhance your business standing as a preferred contractor - Reduce waste disposal expenses as pickups are free for Collection Points Flooring retailers and contractors in Bendigo, and other parts of Victoria, are encouraged to take part. To find out what’s involved or check if your site is eligible, feel free to get in touch via [email protected] or 1300800568 |
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