Industry News
Industrial-scale Tesla Powerpack installed at Sydney depot
An industrial-scale Tesla Powerpack battery and 1600 solar panels have been installed at the City of Sydney's newly opened Alexandra Canal depot. [ + ]
National Energy Efficiency Conference: registrations, award nominations open
The National Energy Efficiency Conference will take place from 19–20 November at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. [ + ]
Winners announced for 2018 Intersolar AWARD
This year, the award was presented to ABB, Hanwha Q CELLS and Krinner Solar. [ + ]
Natures Organics goes solar
Natures Organics has invested almost $3 million in a 1299 kW roof-mounted solar system spanning 17,000 m2. [ + ]
A carbon-positive roadmap for Australia's built environment
'A Carbon Positive Roadmap for the built environment' establishes the steps required for buildings and fit-outs to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. [ + ]
Partnership to promote sustainable Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and C40 Cities have committed to partner on climate transition by working towards a sustainable Olympic Games. [ + ]
Tidal energy trial at the Port of Gladstone
The project will investigate how tidal energy can contribute to Australia's energy mix by producing clean, predictable renewable energy. [ + ]
Australia ranks worst for energy efficiency in developed world
The ACEEE has released the 2018 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard, and the results don't bode well for Australia. [ + ]
Registrations open for 2018 Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo
Close to 2000 waste management professionals, business leaders and government representatives are expected to attend the two-day event. [ + ]
Are you meeting your sustainable packaging obligations?
Australian businesses need to comply with the sustainable packaging obligations outlined in the National Environmental Protection (Used Packaging Materials) Measure 2011. [ + ]
JAX Tyres joins Tyre Stewardship Australia
JAX has committed to ensuring that any end-of-life tyres it disposes of are managed within the Tyre Stewardship Scheme, as well as supporting the public education and market development efforts of Tyre Stewardship Australia. [ + ]
Blades now turning at Mt Gellibrand Wind Farm
As the wind turbines come online, energy production will ramp up to around 66 MW in July and the full 132 MW capacity in August. [ + ]
IKEA announces furniture take-back service, plastic ban
Sydneysiders can now give their unwanted IKEA furniture a second life by bringing it back to the store to be sold on to a new customer. [ + ]
Making Sydney a more sustainable tourist destination
Hotels, event centres, museums and tourism bodies have joined forces with the City of Sydney to make the city a more sustainable destination for business and holidays. [ + ]
Young Victorians throw away over $100 worth of food a week
The average Victorian household throws away over $2000 worth of food every year. [ + ]
