Industry News
Partnership to redefine thermal comfort index
The global collaboration plans to create a thermal comfort index that recognises individual differences and supports fairer, more energy-efficient workplaces. [ + ]
Dashboard to support climate-aware business decisions
Fastly has launched a sustainability dashboard to help customers meet growing regulatory requirements for supply chain emissions disclosure. [ + ]
Program assists power station workers to find new careers
Workers can retrain for new careers before the Eraring Power Station closure, through Origin Energy's Future Directions Program. [ + ]
ACCC reauthorises BSC for five years
The Battery Stewardship Council has welcomed the ACCC's decision to reauthorise the national Battery Stewardship Scheme, B-cycle. [ + ]
APCO and COFOSS join forces to tackle EPS
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has entered into a partnership with the Coalition for Sustainable Solutions to address expanded polystyrene (EPS). [ + ]
Grants to address Australia's green fuel needs
University of Sydney academics have been awarded grants to partner with industry to deliver research-backed, real-world solutions to national challenges. [ + ]
BMW launches EV battery recycling in Australia
BMW Group Australia has partnered with EcoBatt to launch a new EV battery recycling program to recover critical materials. [ + ]
Webinar to address EU packaging waste regulation
The Australasian Institute of Packaging will be holding a second State of Industry Webinar on the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. [ + ]
Australia Post trials heavy-duty electric vehicle
The organisation has invested in sustainability, adding a heavy-duty large electric truck and announcing a renewable diesel partnership with Ampol. [ + ]
Program reduces coffee waste in Sydney
A specialty coffee roaster and a sustainability innovator have partnered to reduce tonnes of used coffee grounds making their way into landfill. [ + ]
Aussie winery marks World Sustainability Day
Oxford Landing is celebrating its purpose-driven wine collections, Regenerate and One-to-One, which have supported over 30,000 m2 of regeneration. [ + ]
Blue Whale EV partners with Sourcewell
The company has been awarded a Sourcewell contract for procurement of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Related Services. [ + ]
ARENA backs no-inverter battery storage technology
Relectrify's AC1 BESS doesn’t require an inverter, but uses a unique battery management system that controls each battery cell directly to produce AC power. [ + ]
Carbon farming event set to unlock soil data for farmers
The National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo in Albury will give producers the tools to turn policy into profitable, practical action on their farms. [ + ]
Climate-positive landscapes win at design awards
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects has awarded the country's best landscapes during its annual Festival of Landscape Architecture. [ + ]

