Industry News
Refilled drink dispenser reduces corporate plastic waste
Sydney-based drink company Refilled has prevented more than 440,000 single use bottles ending up in landfill from companies such as Meta, Uber and Docusign. [ + ]
Food waste action reduces methane emissions
An NZ food waste reduction initiative is providing 12,000 meals per day and helping prevent emissions from food going to landfill. [ + ]
City of Gosnells retains Gold for Waterwise initiatives
The City of Gosnells has once again earned Gold Waterwise accreditation from the Water Corporation, recognising its strong commitment to sustainable water management. [ + ]
VicReturn partners with Sports Environment Alliance
VicReturn learns from stadiums, councils and community sport through the Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) on how to improve its container deposit scheme, CDS Vic. [ + ]
Aussie wine brand addresses overlooked recycling flaw
South Australia's Nepenthe Wines has introduced fully removable aluminium tearaway capsules across all its still wines. [ + ]
Microplastics in food may contribute to glucose intolerance
A new study suggests microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver. [ + ]
Two community batteries go live in Campbelltown
The batteries together enable 140 local Cambelltown residents to benefit from renewable energy and save on household electricity costs. [ + ]
TOMRA launches return point for reusable takeaway packaging
TOMRA Reuse showcased its Reuse Collection Point, capable of handling reusable takeaway packaging, at the REuse Economy Expo. [ + ]
Community-scale energy solutions encouraged by AEMO report
Community Power Agency welcomes the AEMO engagement with DNSPs as a much-needed development in national energy planning. [ + ]
Nearmap and RenewMap partner to support project planning
The intelligence partnership brings high-resolution aerial imagery directly into the RenewMap platform to accelerate insights across the renewable energy sector. [ + ]
Australian landfills near breaking point
Major Australian cities are said to be heading towards landfill capacity by 2030, with fast fashion and unsustainable packaging pushing the limits. [ + ]
WaterAid Australia launches Walk for Water 2025
WaterAid Australia officially launched its Walk for Water 2025 fundraiser at Ozwater'25 to help people around the world gain access to clean water. [ + ]
Sydney Water removes 300,000 kg of stormwater pollution
Sydney Water has removed over 300,000 kg of debris and rubbish from Sydney's waterways to prevent flooding and maintain the health of connected waterways. [ + ]
Lithium–CO2 battery provides green energy alternative
Scientists have discovered eco-friendly batteries that not only store more energy but could also help tackle greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
City of Gosnells renews WALGA sustainability commitment
Under a new three-year contract, 25 of the WA local government's highest energy-consuming sites will be powered by renewable energy. [ + ]
