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Thought Leaders 2021: John Leadbetter
John Leadbetter at VEGA Australia discusses the impact of COVID-19 from a logistics and manufacturing perspective. [ + ]
Thought Leaders 2021: Simon Brown
As Managing Director, ResourceCo, Simon Brown is one of the pioneers of repurposing of waste in Australia. He shares his insights and predictions for the circular economy in 2021. [ + ]
Thought Leaders 2021: Lina Goodman
Technology will come to the fore in 2021, stimulating innovation to advance circular economy principles, according to Tyre Stewardship Australia CEO Lina Goodman. [ + ]
Thought Leaders 2021: Chris Hoey
2021 is expected to be a year of opportunity for those who are ready to embrace digital connectivity, according to Chris Hoey, Managing Director of Bürkert Australia. [ + ]
Restaurant 1000 heralds McDonald's Australia's sustainable future
WaterGroup's smart water metering solution is one of 25 core sustainability initiatives implemented at the new flagship restaurant. [ + ]
Buildings can help create a sustainable future
Smart, digitised buildings of the future are about much more than cost and comfort — they can lead us towards a carbon-neutral world. [ + ]
Circular threads: product stewardship for textile industry
The Australasian Circular Textile Association unveils plans for a circular economy led by product stewardship in the textile industry. [ + ]
Roadmap to transition economy to net zero emissions by 2050
The Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative has released a roadmap that sets out a bold plan to align Australia's financial system to support a thriving Australian society, a healthy environment, and a strong and prosperous economy. [ + ]
NSW Government releases ambitious renewable energy roadmap
The Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap outlines policy and financial support for renewable energy and battery storage projects in NSW. It has evoked both praise and concern. [ + ]
The ultra-efficient catalyst that makes simple work of waste to biodiesel
A research team led by RMIT University has developed an efficient, low-cost method for recycling used cooking oil and agricultural waste into biodiesel. [ + ]
Applying the circular economy to water
The water industry is increasingly adopting an integrated approach that aims to optimise assets, improve catchment health and deliver better value for customers, but what is next? [ + ]
Sustainability in action
Peter Tamblyn from Close the Loop discusses circular economy innovation. [ + ]
Gas monitoring solution deployed at high-tech waste-to-energy plant
ABB gas analysers will help to safely produce 29 MW of baseload electricity from non-recyclable waste at a new waste-to-energy plant near Perth. [ + ]
Circular economy could hold key to global economic recovery
A more sustainable model based on a circular economic framework could ease financial recovery while also working towards achieving net zero carbon targets. [ + ]
Waste Expo Australia 2020 goes digital
Waste management and resource recovery professionals will migrate online for this year's Waste Expo Australia to help strengthen the sector during these changing times. [ + ]