Industry News
50.6m tonnes of Australian waste recycled in 2024–25
National data has shown that government investment in recycling is delivering welcome progress, but found Aussies are still producing more waste per person. [ + ]
Industry welcomes proposed NSW solar panel recycling scheme
The proposed mandatory product stewardship scheme would require solar panel brand owners to take responsibility for the end-of-life management of their products. [ + ]
Offshore wind project to connect to Vic grid
The route will connect the first offshore wind project off the Gippsland coast to the state's electricity grid. [ + ]
$2.5m to double circuit breaker production in Adelaide
The investment will help establish a new smart circuit breaker production line at a Gepps Cross manufacturing site. [ + ]
Long-term water security project proposed for Hunter region
The proposed project will replace a 12 km section of the CTGM between Brookfield Tunnel and Burmi Creek, near Clarence Town. [ + ]
German company installs 'record' wind turbine with 199 m hub height
Max Bögl Wind AG said its completed tower has set a new record in the field of serially manufactured onshore wind turbines. [ + ]
UNSW expert awarded Eureka Prize for sustainability
The academic has been recognised for his exceptional contributions to sustainability, creating a low-cost recycling system for solar panels. [ + ]
$26 million to fund Australian-made iron technology
The funded project will test whether an alternative process could produce lower-emissions iron efficiently without relying on coal. [ + ]
Environmental site restoration to transform sewage treatment plant
The site will become a climate-resilient wetland and swamp forest habitat for critically endangered species, with over 172,000 trees to be planted. [ + ]
Organics processing facility opens in Hamilton
The facility is set to keep thousands of tonnes of organic material circulating in the local economy — converting waste into a product with commercial and environmental value. [ + ]
Container Exchange appoints new CEO
COEX said the appointment provides continuity and stability for the organisation to deliver continuous improvement of Qld's container refund scheme. [ + ]
Wind turbines won't solve Vic's energy grid woes
The bigger challenge will be integrating large-scale generation into an electricity grid already undergoing major change, said energy expert. [ + ]
Consistent weaknesses found in corporate net zero claims
Incomplete emissions inventories were the most common issue found, particularly the exclusion of Scope 3 emissions while organisations waited for better supplier data. [ + ]
Improvements to climate-related financial disclosures considered
The Australian Government is consulting on changes to improve the efficiency of climate-related financial disclosures. [ + ]
UTS pilot project to mitigate methane emissions
Initially focused on emissions from mines, the project will also help tackle methane emissions from landfill sites, waste disposal units and energy providers. [ + ]
