Industry News
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. [ + ]
Government invests $1.5m in regional science partnerships
The initiative will support projects that deliver sustainable outcomes with potential for adoption across Asia–Pacific. [ + ]
Desalination marine works conclude at Belmont
Hunter Water has officially completed all major marine construction works for the Belmont Desalination Plant. [ + ]
Zip Water releases 2025 Sustainability Report
The report revealed that the organisation's products have helped consumers avoid more than three billion single-use plastic bottles. [ + ]
Researchers create compact supercapacitor designed for reuse
The research team said these findings demonstrate a promising approach for lightweight energy storage that minimises electronic waste. [ + ]
ARRC Gold Coast calls for market certainty on plastics
The organisation is backing industry calls for an extended producer responsibility scheme with mandated Australian recycled content requirements. [ + ]
CEFC commits $150m to help small business cut energy costs
The commitment builds on the successful CEFC co-financing program with ANZ, which has helped bring lower-cost clean energy finance to SMEs at scale. [ + ]
