Industry News
Storing CO2 in construction materials
A new study has found that storing carbon dioxide in building materials could hugely reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
B-cycle launches holiday battery safety campaign
At the end of the summer holidays, homes across Australia are left with a large number of used batteries, creating a hidden potential hazard. [ + ]
Advanced method to detect harbour sewage
Macquarie University researchers have investigated the level of sewage pollution in 18 global harbours, with concerning results. [ + ]
Sustainable organic batteries for future energy storage
A rechargeable proton battery being developed by scientists at UNSW Sydney has the potential to solve some of the challenges associated with traditional grid-scale energy storage. [ + ]
Berrima Cement Works upgrades with sustainable tech
Boral has unveiled new carbon-reducing technology at the site, which supplies 40% of cement in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. [ + ]
Australian orgs partner to speed circular economy
GS1 Australia has joined forces with the Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence to drive the development of sustainable practices across industries in Australia. [ + ]
CSIRO's solar venture secures $15 million funding
FPR Energy, a new venture from CSIRO, has secured $15 million in seed funding. [ + ]
Victorian utility recognised at Asian Water Awards
South East Water won two awards for its Hydrotrak Geofencing technology, which has helped it to recover more than 65 ML of water that was previously unaccounted for. [ + ]
Funding boost to cut cotton industry's emissions
The funding support hopes to enable Australia to become the preferred international supplier of low-emissions fibre. [ + ]
Aust partnership leads to solar-powered canola
Riverina Oils, a NSW canola oil producer, has partnered with Australian renewable energy retailer Flow Power. [ + ]
Making the national electricity market fit for purpose
The Australian Government has commenced a review into how Australia's largest electricity grid and market will operate in the coming decades. [ + ]
Driving progress in clean energy
Climate policies are helping Australia's shift to clean energy, with initiatives such as the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard set to slash pollution by 2030. [ + ]
NSW initiative tackles food waste at the source
Approximately 1.7 million tonnes of food waste is sent to landfill in the state each year. [ + ]
NSW celebrates recycling triumph
Considerable progress has been made in the New South Wales recycling sector, with the state now capable of processing nearly 140,000 tonnes of additional material annually. [ + ]
REMONDIS expands into Western Qld
The Australian branch of the German multinational, which specialises in recycling, industrial service and water management, has acquired local business Specialty Services Queensland. [ + ]
