Industry News
'Passive house' study reveals key energy savings
The study has been used to underpin design decisions at Frasers Property Australia's Bradmill community at Yarraville. [ + ]
$142m project to invest in Tasmanian forestry plantations
The natural capital platform is set to create local jobs in Tasmania and inject capital into the regional economy while protecting a Ramsar wetland. [ + ]
Study finds safer method for rechargeable battery recycling
The researchers investigated how fossil-based chemicals used in metal recovery can be replaced with alternatives produced from renewable biomass. [ + ]
Analysis shows AI's water use demands immediate action
With AI demand accelerating, projected water demand linked to AI could reach 6.6 billion cubic metres by 2027. [ + ]
Partnership boosts bio-based graphite material deployment
The partnership will advance the commercial scale-up and deployment of sustainable bio-based graphite materials for next-generation battery supply chains. [ + ]
Demand increases for skilled sustainability professionals
TAFE NSW's new course is meeting the ever-growing need for sustainability professionals due to corporate climate accountability and reporting requirements. [ + ]
Pilot program reduces food waste in SEQ
The trial is expected to divert the equivalent of around 100 garbage trucks of food waste in South East Qld, transforming it into soil, mulch and renewable energy. [ + ]
Yarra Valley Water to report net zero operational emissions
The organisation will continue to reduce emissions further, including its broader Scope 3 emissions over time. [ + ]
Recycling workers' lives at risk from hazardous waste
The costs for a recycling business to correctly dispose of these materials is estimated to be between $5.2 million to $8 million nationally each year. [ + ]
Biochar used for solar water purification
A study using biochar-doped hydrogel helps to turn sunlight into vapour more efficiently while improving water transport and reducing heat loss. [ + ]
Training centre opens to improve alloy lifecycle
The centre will develop alloys and processes that use less raw material and energy to produce, last longer in service, and are easier to reuse or recycle. [ + ]
FIFA World Cup to generate 156 tonnes of plastic waste
The single-use plastics could stretch the length of more than 13,000 football pitches — and may increase due to the recent reusable bottle ban. [ + ]
Collaboration provides NZ's largest smart water meter upgrade
100,000 digital water meters were installed as part of a plan to connect almost half a million smart meters in total across the Auckland region. [ + ]
Refinery transforms CO2 into useable raw materials
The fully integrated multi-purpose carbon refinery marks a milestone for global industrial decarbonisation. [ + ]
Siemens expands Fusesaver manufacturing facility
The expansion to new premises is expected to double the workforce and increase exports by more than $300 million over the next 10 years. [ + ]
