Industry News
ARC centre to tackle the hidden energy costs of computing
The Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies will use topological materials and atomically thin 2D materials to create ultralow-energy electronics. [ + ]
Sustainability champions honoured for Queen's Birthday
Professor Ken Maher and Jane Montgomery-Hribar, two of Australia's most pre-eminent built environment sustainability champions, have been awarded an Order of Australia. [ + ]
Flow Power launches PPA with Kiamal Solar Farm
Energy retailer Flow Power has announced the second renewable power purchase agreement to be launched to its wholesale client market, this time adding solar to its offering. [ + ]
Australia's energy networks must modernise, industry says
Energy networks' role in securing a more reliable, affordable and stable energy system has never been more critical, says Energy Networks Australia CEO Andrew Dillon. [ + ]
Reinforcing concrete with recycled plastic
A new method for replacing steel mesh used in concrete reinforcement with recycled plastic has seen engineering firm Fibercon recycle over 50 tons of plastic waste. [ + ]
Tamworth receives NATA accreditation for microbial detection system
The accreditation enables The Tamworth Environmental Laboratory to automate its water testing for E. coli and total coliforms. [ + ]
Hach and Veolia announce three-year partnership agreement
The agreement establishes Hach as a primary supplier of water analysis solutions for Veolia's water operations, continuing a partnership that has lasted more than 20 years. [ + ]
Down down, supermarket waste is going down
Coles has pledged to halve food waste across its supermarkets by 2020, make all packaging of Coles Brand products recyclable and reduce plastic wrapping on fruit and vegetables. [ + ]
ACCC reauthorises Tyre Stewardship Scheme
The ACCC has granted a further six years of authorisation to the Tyre Stewardship Scheme, designed to increase the recycling of tyres. [ + ]
Qld Govt releases directions paper for new waste strategy
The Queensland Government is moving forward on its comprehensive waste management strategy, a key component of which will be the introduction of a waste levy. [ + ]
New director for Sustainability Victoria Resource Recovery Group
Matt Genever will replace Jonathan Leake as the director of Sustainability Victoria's Resource Recovery Group. [ + ]
Regional councils gather to accelerate EV uptake
Regional mayors recently rallied together at the famous Mount Panorama racetrack in Bathurst to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs). [ + ]
GHD reaffirms relationship with Wannon Water
GHD will provide engineering, environmental, planning and related professional services to support Wannon Water's capital works program until 2020–21. [ + ]
Call for governments to encourage better plastic recycling
Plastic recycling is failing to reach its full potential due to low recovery rates of plastic waste, poor quality of recycled plastic and a lack of price incentives. [ + ]
GBCA calls for biodiversity in buildings and cities
A newly released discussion paper points to the significant positive impacts green space and biodiversity have on people and urban space. [ + ]
