Industry News
Microbeads successfully phased out of over 90% of products
The results of an independent assessment found that of approximately 4400 relevant supermarket and pharmacy products inspected, only 6% were found to contain microbeads. [ + ]
Green groups come together to call for a recycling action plan
Green groups and the waste and recycling industry have united to advocate for systemic change within Australia. [ + ]
ARBS 2018 is almost upon us
ARBS 2018 will open its doors at the ICC Sydney from 8–10 May, featuring over 300 exhibitors offering access to the latest in HVAC&R in the Southern Hemisphere. [ + ]
TRILITY Group acquired by Beijing Enterprises Water Group
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited (BEWG) has announced it now has 100% ownership of the TRILITY Group. [ + ]
Mixed response to technology-neutral energy policy
There has been a mixed reaction to the decision by COAG Energy Council to progress to the final design stage for the National Energy Guarantee (NEG). [ + ]
Optimising infrastructure using edge computing
Vertiv has released a research-based analysis that identifies key applications for edge computing, including smart cities. [ + ]
Qld investment properties set to go solar
Building products company Stoddart Group has announced a plan to install 15,000 solar systems on new investment properties in Queensland over the next three years. [ + ]
Partnership to develop carbon-based battery technology
Archer Exploration and UNSW have partnered to develop graphite and graphene materials for use in energy storage system applications. [ + ]
Outrage over decision to dump recycling in Ipswich
Industry opposes Ipswich City Council's decision to send all content from yellow lid recycle bins to landfill. [ + ]
New appointments to ARENA board
Samantha Hogg, Dougal McOmish and Stephanie Unwin have been appointed to the board of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). [ + ]
2018 Green Globe Awards nominations now open
The annual awards celebrate the people and projects making real progress towards sustainability in NSW. [ + ]
Emissions reduction targets approved for over 100 companies
The Science Based Targets initiative specifies how much companies need to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. [ + ]
Call for further investment in domestic recycling
Further government investment in the domestic recycling sector could result in the creation of hundreds of new jobs, according to ACOR. [ + ]
Consortium to create a global supply chain for hydrogen
The Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) project will demonstrate the viability of producing hydrogen in Victoria, for export to Japan. [ + ]
Partnership to cut carbon emissions in infrastructure assets
The IFM Australian Infrastructure Fund is working with the CEFC to reduce carbon emissions at some of the nation's leading infrastructure assets. [ + ]
