Industry News
Battery fires increase, prompting national battery stewardship
The environment ministers have signalled a shift towards a nationally consistent battery stewardship, prioritising the exploration of a mandatory approach. [ + ]
Call for electrification of Australian economy
A coalition of energy, industry and consumer advocacy organisations has urged governments to move quickly to help Australians make the switch to efficient electric technologies. [ + ]
$1 million grants available for Victorian recycling solutions
Manufacturing businesses are invited to apply for up to $1m in funding under Round 6 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund. [ + ]
Victorian businesses encouraged to join WaterSmart program
Greater Western Water is encouraging businesses with high water needs to join Victoria's WaterSmart program to track and target their water usage. [ + ]
Real-time metering upgrade for Melbourne
Melbourne Water has finalised the rollout of real-time telemetry across surface water diversion meters, providing direct, real-time access to water usage. [ + ]
Partnership launches Living Lab to test decarbonisation tech
The partnership aims to expand Green Transformation business in Australia by establishing a scalable proving ground for decarbonisation. [ + ]
Recycling facilities certification open for comment
GECA and ACOR have released a draft Australian Recycling Facilities Standard (ARFS) for public consultation. [ + ]
Electrification can protect against global disruption, says EEC
The Energy Efficiency Council has called on government to ramp up support for the electrification of Australian homes to bolster their resilience to global energy shocks. [ + ]
Data centres must face strict rules on energy and water, says ACF
The federal government has set national expectations for data centres; however, the Australian Conservation Foundation believes this is not enough to curb impacts. [ + ]
New fund drives waste sector innovation
It will support major industry and sector-led projects in Tasmania that reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and create new products, markets and jobs. [ + ]
Epson on CDP 'A List'
The company received the highest possible rating in the Water Security category of the CDP assessment conducted by the international non-profit organisation. [ + ]
APCO and SPSA partner on soft plastics stewardship
The partnership is expected to provide a clear, practical route into soft plastics stewardship as collection and recycling pathways expand. [ + ]
$2.1bn battery recycling sector critical to Australia's sovereign capability
Battery Stewardship Council CEO Libby Chaplin said battery stewardship should be recognised as a strategic industrial priority, not simply a waste management issue. [ + ]
REMONDIS Australia acquires VetraHealth
The VetraHealth team will shift from its base north-west of Brisbane and integrate with REMONDIS's advanced Resource Recovery Facility in Rocklea. [ + ]
Energy storage tech to support WA's clean energy future
WA's GreenTech Hub has identified five innovative energy storage technologies to help the state transition to cleaner energy. [ + ]
