Industry News
Partnership to turn cooking oil into fuel
Viva Energy and Cleanaway have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in a step towards the manufacture of low-carbon liquid fuels and products in Australia. [ + ]
Sustainability Victoria marks 20 years
Sustainability Victoria (SV) has celebrated its 20th anniversary and has a new initiative planned for Sustainability in Schools Month in November. [ + ]
Increase in Australian EV ownership: report
Electric vehicle sales hit record highs with high-power charging plugs expanded and new EV models launched this past year, says Electric Vehicle Council report. [ + ]
Honeywell partnership to boost data centre efficiency
Honeywell has announced a global strategic collaboration with LS ELECTRIC to jointly develop solutions that simplify power management for data centres. [ + ]
Startups receive $100K grant to tackle climate change
NRMA Insurance Help Fund was awarded to five local climate-smart innovations that are helping to strengthen climate resilience and support adaptation. [ + ]
Webinar addresses global plastic pollution
The AIP will hold a State of Industry Webinar on the 'Global Plastics Pollution Treaty INC5.2 and what's next' in November. [ + ]
NSW Premier to open IMARC 2025
The International Mining and Resources Conference, held 21–23 October at the ICC Sydney, will attract over 10,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. [ + ]
Engineers Australia CEO receives honorary doctorate
Romilly Madew AO has been honoured for her exceptional contributions to sustainability, innovation and equity in engineering. [ + ]
NSW Firming Tender opens
Tender Round 7 under the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap has opened, with priority given to those within the Sydney–Newcastle–Wollongong sub-region. [ + ]
Australia Post surpasses its emissions targets
Australia Post has cut its carbon emissions by 20%, above its set 2025 targets, and has transitioned to 100% renewable electricity at its operational sites. [ + ]
Solar-powered RVM provides sustainable recycling option
A solar-powered Containers for Change Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) has opened in Mackay, Queensland, allowing customers to redeem container returns for instant cash. [ + ]
Sustainable Fuels Precinct approved for Gippsland
The Zerogen precinct represents a model that could be scaled nationally to unlock faster and more cost-effective emissions reductions across waste and transport. [ + ]
Second life for Aussie food waste
The average household throws out around $2500 worth of food each year, so a new campaign is encouraging people to give new life to leftover groceries. [ + ]
Mobile water services fleet expands in Oceania
Veolia is expanding its mobile water services fleet in Oceania as part of the company’s GreenUp strategic program. [ + ]
Hunter Water completes major stormwater rehabilitation works
The upgrades are part of an ongoing commitment by Hunter Water to ensure the long-term reliability of the area's stormwater infrastructure. [ + ]