Industry News
Research says consumers prefer glass food packaging
Glass packaging maker O-I says its new research shows Australian consumers prefer glass packaging for their food and beverages.
[ + ]Rubbish revolution around the corner
Noisy trucks collecting garbage bins in the early morning could be a thing of the past, thanks to an automated system that silently gathers garbage via an underground pipe network.The automated system is just one part of the City of Sydney’s new draft waste strategy - which details how the city will reduce landfill and greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
[ + ]Water reform must continue
The National Water Commission has released its comprehensive assessment of water reform progress in Australia, providing 12 recommendations to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).The Australian Water Association (AWA) advocates for the continuation of the national water agenda as raised by the National Water Commission and adds its voice to the call for leadership from governments across the continent.
[ + ]Climate change Bills introduced to House of Reps
A package of Bills has been introduced to the House of Representatives by the Gillard government to tackle climate change and promote a clean energy future.
[ + ]Green Star rating results in rent premiums
A new study into the financial performance of green office buildings in Australia has found that Green Star-rated buildings deliver a 12% ‘green premium’ in value and a 5% premium in rent.
[ + ]$2.7m in grants to Victorian desal researchers
Almost $2.7m in grants from government and industry partners has been received by Victoria University researchers for three innovative desalination projects.
[ + ]Asian e-waste contamination could become a global threat
There is concern that the electronic waste contamination in Asia could potentially spread worldwide.
[ + ]Winners announced for water research and innovation prize
The winners of the Peter Cullen Eureka Prize for Water Research and Innovation have been announced.
[ + ]GE and Osmoflo enter into strategic alliance
GE, a global leader in water and process technologies, and Osmoflo, the largest Australian-owned desalination and water recycling company in Australia, have entered into a strategic alliance.
[ + ]Australia and EU committed to low-carbon future
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, has met with his European counterpart to discuss developments in the global carbon market.
[ + ]IDA World Congress 2011 opens 4 September in Perth
The IDA World Congress 2011 on Desalination and Water Re-use opened in Perth on 4 September with a program focus of ‘Sustainable Solutions for a Thirsty Planet’.
[ + ]Science summit focuses on cleaning up our contaminated world
Adelaide is host to an international science summit from 7-15 September that will focus on how we clean up our contaminated world.
[ + ]Green collar skills to be boosted by new agreement
The Green Building Council of Australia and Australian Institute of Architects have signed a memorandum of understanding that will boost the construction industry’s green collar skills.
[ + ]Desal research facility opens in WA
The WA government has opened Australia’s first Desal Discovery Centre and dedicated Desal Research Facility at Murdoch University’s Rockingham campus and has also announced funding of $3.8m in new desalination research.
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