Industry News
Back to basics: Coles trials boxes for fruit & veg
In an effort to reduce single-use plastic bags, Coles has launched a new trial where cardboard boxes will be provided for loose fruit and vegetables. [ + ]
Australia's energy transition urgently needs skilled workers
With electricity sector jobs forecast to double by 2029, a report from the Institute for Sustainable Futures has underlined the need for action from government, industry and training providers. [ + ]
Liquid metal could be key to greener ammonia
An RMIT-led study relying on liquid metal catalysts has demonstrated a low-energy approach for producing ammonia that is as effective as the current gold standard, which relies on the force of pressure. [ + ]
Strengthening the sustainability of Rubus berry production
Hort Innovation and Lifecycles are embarking on a life cycle assessment project for the Australian raspberry and blackberry (Rubus) industry. [ + ]
Inside a $15 million contaminated soil washing facility
Veolia's Taylors Road Resource Recovery Precinct in Victoria will soon be home to a $15 million contaminated soil washing technology facility. [ + ]
Report highlights need for education on clean energy transition
A new report reveals willingness among Australians to adopt renewable energy initiatives but also highlights concerns about affordability and reliability. [ + ]
Driving new safety standards for EV batteries
Alpha HPA is making inroads into improving battery safety for EVs with its proprietary technology that is designed to reduce fire risk. [ + ]
Australians unsure about food expiry labelling
A recent study has revealed Australians are wasting food because of unclear date labels and storage advice. [ + ]
$2.2m in funding for council fleet electrification
Three councils in Melbourne's west will soon be electrifying their fleets with the help of $2.2 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. [ + ]
Pathways for engineers to transition to renewable energy sector
A new report released by Engineers Australia — 'Making a Clean Transition' — looks at the transferability of engineering skills for the clean energy transition. [ + ]
Testing carbon capture technology on a large scale
In order to create a cleaner future, Curtin University is entering a three-year, multimillion-dollar agreement with carbon capture and storage research organisation CO2CRC. [ + ]
New vision brings Queensland's renewable hydrogen project to life
Stanwell has unveiled a new fly-through animation of the Central Queensland Hydrogen Project (CQ-H2). [ + ]
PFAS concern, time for urgent action
WMRR is calling on the federal government to act now to immediately ban all types of PFAS — not just a handful and from next year. [ + ]
MOU to progress battery-firming tech in Australia
Australian company Next-Gen has signed a memorandum of understanding with Siemens to progress the development and manufacturing of materials for battery-firming technology. [ + ]
Royal Adelaide Hospital provides fast EV charging
The Royal Adelaide Hospital is set to provide rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities for patients, visitors and staff. [ + ]
