Industry News
APCO and SPSA partner on soft plastics stewardship
The partnership is expected to provide a clear, practical route into soft plastics stewardship as collection and recycling pathways expand. [ + ]
$2.1bn battery recycling sector critical to Australia's sovereign capability
Battery Stewardship Council CEO Libby Chaplin said battery stewardship should be recognised as a strategic industrial priority, not simply a waste management issue. [ + ]
REMONDIS Australia acquires VetraHealth
The VetraHealth team will shift from its base north-west of Brisbane and integrate with REMONDIS's advanced Resource Recovery Facility in Rocklea. [ + ]
Energy storage tech to support WA's clean energy future
WA's GreenTech Hub has identified five innovative energy storage technologies to help the state transition to cleaner energy. [ + ]
$80m grants for NSW industry decarbonisation
The NSW Government has provided $80 million to help mining and manufacturing industries cut emissions as the state heads towards net zero. [ + ]
Biological data centre launched in Melbourne
Cortical Labs has announced the launch of a next-generation computing facility designed to process information using 'wetware'. [ + ]
2026 Renewable Fuels Summit to focus on action
Held from 10–12 March, the Summit brings together more than 60 speakers, including over 20 speakers from the United States, Europe and Asia–Pacific. [ + ]
Kaluza accelerates AI transformation with new CEO
Kaluza's founder Stephen Fitzpatrick has assumed the role of CEO at the energy technology platform, powering the transition to clean energy. [ + ]
EVs provide fuel security, says AEVA
The AEVA said the full electrification of transport remains the single most effective strategy Australia can enact to improve fuel security. [ + ]
Australia Post sets 2030 emissions targets
The targets focus on reducing the more challenging carbon emissions in Australia Post's transport network, while accelerating its approach to circularity. [ + ]
UNSW tracks groundwater recharging: study
Researchers are looking at when Australia's groundwater recharges and how climate change is affecting that process. [ + ]
$320m to power Western Sydney International Airport
Endeavour Energy delivers the first major stage of electricity supply for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, which includes Western Sydney International Airport. [ + ]
Aussie-made remote telemetry unit tech expands into NZ
CGI has signed a new reseller agreement with Landis+Gyr New Zealand to expand the availability of its Australian-designed and manufactured RTUs. [ + ]
High-integrity carbon scale to be discussed at Climate Action Week
Leaders across engineered and nature-based carbon removal will come together for a discussion examining what high-integrity scale looks like in practice. [ + ]
Landfill operator to pay $520K for offensive odours
Between late June and September 2023, the EPA received more than 200 community complaints about sulfur or rotten egg odours coming from the landfill. [ + ]
