Industry News
Urgent action needed to meet Australian net zero goals
The country's race to net zero could stall without a dramatic increase in the skilled energy trades workforce, said Powering Skills Organisation in its 2025 Workforce Plan. [ + ]
$10m for FOGO recycling and education
More than a quarter of a million NSW households will soon have access to food organics and garden organics recycling thanks to EPA government funding. [ + ]
University joins forces to tackle e-waste
Macquarie University has partnered with Konica Minolta Australia and ANZRP's TechCollect to launch an e-recycling drive aimed at reducing landfill. [ + ]
Call for funding to protect community sports hubs
A host of athletes have asked the Australian Government to release funding for 1000 community sports clubs to shift to clean energy and all-weather upgrades. [ + ]
AI to reduce food waste in hotels and restaurants
It could reduce food waste, cut carbon emissions and ease staff burnout — yet many operators won't use AI, according to new research. [ + ]
Industrias partners with Hungry Jack's
Industrias has partnered with Hungry Jack's nationwide, focusing on the proactive annual inspection of its rooftop solar energy systems. [ + ]
2025 EnergyLab cohort released
EnergyLab has revealed the 10 startups selected for its 2025 Climate Solutions Accelerator. [ + ]
Plan to support Vic's renewable energy
VicGrid has released the Victorian Transmission Plan, outlining details for the state's six renewable energy zones for the next 15 years. [ + ]
Experts call for change after UN plastics treaty talks fail
After almost two weeks of tense negotiations, the INC failed to agree on a treaty text or clear plans for how the UN plastics treaty can be delivered. [ + ]
Schneider Electric wins Gartner award
The company has ranked number one in the Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain for the third consecutive year. [ + ]
Mattress recycling site awarded grant to reduce landfill
National social enterprise Soft Landing has been awarded funding to help turn discarded mattresses into valuable new resources. [ + ]
EPA campaign to reduce problem waste
The NSW Environment Protection Authority has launched an awareness campaign to help households safely dispose of problem waste. [ + ]
Process turns PFAS pollutant into fluoride
Researchers have developed a sunlight-activated material that can degrade PFAS in water, breaking down the pollutant into harmless components. [ + ]
Solar to slash Qld climate pollution, power bills
Rooftop solar power and distributed battery storage could provide up to 60% of Queensland's electricity by 2035, according to QCC report. [ + ]
Recycled water project to service 5000 homes
Yarra Valley Water will begin a project that will provide recycled water to homes and businesses in parts of Lilydale and Chirnside Park. [ + ]
