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Partnership strengthens fight against commercial food waste
SUEZ and Yume have joined forces to tackle commercial food waste and combat the 4.1 million tonnes of surplus food going to waste each year. [ + ]
Creating the right energy mix for small communities
Representatives of smaller communities are overwhelmed by a huge amount of information regarding emerging energy technologies, which tends to exacerbate existing uncertainty. [ + ]
Packaging could be made from banana plants
Researchers from UNSW have discovered a novel way to turn banana plantation waste into packaging material that is not only biodegradable, but also recyclable. [ + ]
Onsite trials: a low-risk approach to proof of concept
It is important to understand the effect that any new equipment or processes may have on existing waste treatment infrastructure. [ + ]
Awards shine spotlight on bioenergy innovators
This year's Bioenergy Innovation Awards celebrated the industry's innovators at the State Library of Queensland in Brisbane as part of the Bioenergy Strong 2019 two-day conference. [ + ]
Recycling infrastructure must meet EV battery waste demand
A UK study reveals that lithium-ion battery recycling technologies are not keeping pace with the increasing uptake of electric vehicles. [ + ]
Tracking the banks' commitments to net zero
The nation's 20 largest banks are taking steps to reduce emissions from their operations and investments, but activity is ad hoc and not fully aligned with the Paris Agreement. [ + ]
Rising from coal ash waste to cure concrete
Researchers may have found a use for tens of millions of tons of waste coal ash — one that could help make concrete more durable and crack-free. [ + ]
Unlocking the power of reporting: businesses and the SDGs
How reporting and partnerships can drive corporate change towards accomplishing the SDGs and lead to ideas for new collaborations. [ + ]
New technology at water treatment plant improves THM control
Toowoomba Regional Council's Yarraman WTP struggled with trihalomethane failures until new technology improved sludge control and TOC. [ + ]
PFAS remediation company named Australian Technology Company of the Year
OPEC Systems has been named Australian Technology Company of the Year for its innovation in environmental remediation. [ + ]
Grid Reliability Fund — a billion-dollar boost or bluff?
The government has announced a $1 billion Grid Reliability Fund, but some have concerns about the Underwriting New Generation Investments (UNGI) program. [ + ]
Sustainability at The House
The Sydney Opera House has announced its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. [ + ]
Brownfield landfill: the battle for airspace is won on the ground
For the waste management sector, 'airspace' — a landfill's capacity to accept waste — equates to revenue. [ + ]
Environmental packaging solutions
The Amazon effect has caused an exponential rise in the use of packaging and freight, and as a result, environmental packaging solutions are on the rise. [ + ]
