Industry News
Recycled paper may not be best for planet, says study
A Swedish study has revealed that paper from fresh fibres has a lower environmental impact than paper from recycled fibres in certain situations. [ + ]
Major parties graded 'C' in recycling
Australia's waste and recycling associations have issued a 'C' grade to the three major political parties. [ + ]
Developing low-cost tandem perovskite solar cells
Research is underway at the University of Toledo to create a high-efficiency, low-cost material that can harness solar energy. [ + ]
Marine plastic is impairing oxygen-producing bacteria
A study published in Communications Biology has revealed that the marine bacteria producing 10% of our oxygen supply is under threat from plastic pollution. [ + ]
DNA technology detects the real E.coli
Researchers at Australian Water Quality Centre laboratories are using DNA technology to differentiate between non-infectious bacterial blooms and potentially dangerous E. coli. [ + ]
Flying kangaroo goes green
Qantas has raised the sustainability bar for the airline industry by launching what is claimed to be the world's first zero-waste commercial flight. [ + ]
Goodbye batteries, hello brick building
A new technology involving a modified construction crane, an electric motor and 35-tonne bricks is providing long-duration energy storage. [ + ]
Transform program fights food waste
A new program steered by the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre aims to transform food waste into innovative high-value products. [ + ]
ABB opens site on Mission to Zero
ABB has opened a carbon-neutral production site in Lüdenscheid, Germany, as part of its Mission to Zero project to transition to sustainable energy. [ + ]
Global waste standard open for public comment
Global Reporting Initiative is developing a new global waste standard and has called on the public to comment. [ + ]
What's stopping integration of renewable storage and the grid?
Robert Morgan from GE Renewable Energy says that resistance to change is a key obstacle to renewable storage technology integrating with the grid. [ + ]
New thermal energy storage system launched
The launch of a patented thermal energy storage system powered by biogas is set to revolutionise the global energy environment. [ + ]
Bupa to save 5000 kg of plastic per year going digital
Bupa will cease providing plastic membership cards to its members and will instead shift to digital memberships in a bid to save up to 5000 kg of plastic annually. [ + ]
World nations collectively boost global CSP capacity
GlobalData says China will lead contributions to the global concentrated solar power market by 2030, with many nations across the world also making significant contributions. [ + ]
Partnership electrifies Australia's vehicle network
Schneider Electric has partnered with JET Charge to supply Nissan Australia's electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment. [ + ]
