Blocktexx’s Woodridge plant will get a $600,000 boost under grants issued by the state government.
Blocktexx turns cotton and polyester textiles into plastic pellets and polyester fibre which can then be used to make new textiles, packaging and building products.
“BlockTexx is leading a global movement toward a circular economy for our customers and production partners, by developing planet-focused solutions that divert textile waste from landfill and into sustainable products,” the company’s website says.
The grant is part of a $27 million package announced by State Treasurer and Member for Woodridge Cameron Dick on Friday.
“By reusing materials, the resource recovery industry directly contributes at least $830 million to the Queensland economy – turning rubbish into economic prosperity and jobs,” Mr Dick said.
“This funding will support the creation of 303 new jobs in Queensland – and that’s just the start of the economic benefit.
“It will see more than 957,000 tonnes of rubbish diverted from landfill each year and result in $126 million in additional capital investment into our economy from the industry.”
Minister for State Development Kate Jones said investing resource recovery initiatives makes sense economically and environmentally.
“We have a real opportunity to push this industry forward and seize the employment opportunities associated with the resource recovery industry as we unite and recover,” Ms Jones said.
