Industry News
Roadmap released for Australia's bamboo industry
Engineered bamboo in Australia could cut greenhouse gas emissions by about 430,000 tonnes by 2035 — equivalent to taking around 170,000 cars off the road. [ + ]
Australia now more at risk from climate pollution
Australians remain dangerously exposed and ill-prepared for the risks outlined in the 2025 National Climate Risk Assessment, according to the Climate Council. [ + ]
Weekly FOGO service for Sutherland Shire
The FOGO rollout will commence with single-dwelling households, with future expansion planned for multi-unit developments and apartment buildings in 2027/2028. [ + ]
'Biodegradable' claims banned in Europe
Effective since 27 September 2026, environmental claims have been banned in the EU unless the trader can show recognised excellent environmental performance. [ + ]
$11m to supply clean energy for social housing tenants
The pilot will install solar panels on social housing properties and connect them through a virtual power plant to boost the Illawarra electricity grid. [ + ]
Biodiversity Standard launched to improve nature outcomes
The launched Standard was developed under the ENVOMARK Value Nature Framework, which assures integrity, transparency and scientific rigour. [ + ]
50.6m tonnes of Australian waste recycled in 2024–25
National data has shown that government investment in recycling is delivering welcome progress, but found Aussies are still producing more waste per person. [ + ]
Industry welcomes proposed NSW solar panel recycling scheme
The proposed mandatory product stewardship scheme would require solar panel brand owners to take responsibility for the end-of-life management of their products. [ + ]
Offshore wind project to connect to Vic grid
The route will connect the first offshore wind project off the Gippsland coast to the state's electricity grid. [ + ]
$2.5m to double circuit breaker production in Adelaide
The investment will help establish a new smart circuit breaker production line at a Gepps Cross manufacturing site. [ + ]
Long-term water security project proposed for Hunter region
The proposed project will replace a 12 km section of the CTGM between Brookfield Tunnel and Burmi Creek, near Clarence Town. [ + ]
German company installs 'record' wind turbine with 199 m hub height
Max Bögl Wind AG said its completed tower has set a new record in the field of serially manufactured onshore wind turbines. [ + ]
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. [ + ]

