Industry News
SA council reinforces concrete with recycled plastic
Charles Sturt Council has been using recycled plastic fibres known as Emesh for a number of new footpath and community upgrades. [ + ]
UTS signs PPA with Walgett Solar Farm
UTS has helped kickstart a new $40 million solar farm in regional NSW, signing a commitment to buy energy generated on site. [ + ]
Shellfish recycling centre the first step to restoring our waterways
The 'Give Back to Habitat' initiative kicked off with the opening of the Moreton Bay Shellfish Recycling Centre. [ + ]
Milk bottles turned into fence posts for farmers
New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra has teamed up with start-up Future Post to turn milk bottles and other plastics into fence posts for farms. [ + ]
City of Sydney to trial food scraps collection
The City of Sydney is inviting 100 apartment buildings and 300 houses to join a food scraps collection trial, set to commence in mid-2019. [ + ]
Resourcefulness top of mind for utilities and consumers
Resourcefulness — defined as the thoughtful and careful use of energy and water — is top of mind for utilities and consumers alike, according to a new report from Itron. [ + ]
Upton criticises NSW EPA over farm fertiliser scandal
Successive NSW governments have spent the past 18 years spreading waste from household red bins across farms, in a bid to reduce landfill and rejuvenate soil. [ + ]
Sunshine Coast Council shines in inaugural Smart Cities Awards
Australia's first ever Smart Cities Awards were presented as part of Smart Cities Week, held in Sydney from 28–31 October. [ + ]
Soft plastics still a problem in recycling bins
Plastic bags and soft plastic remain the largest problem items in recycling bins, according to a survey of randomly selected bins by Willoughby City Council. [ + ]
Climate-controlled classroom powered entirely by renewables
Built by Hivve Technology, the portable classroom is powered by a combination of rooftop solar and a Tesla Powerwall 2 battery. [ + ]
Queensland Containers for Change scheme launches
Queensland residents are now able to claim 10c per eligible container returned at any recycling centres launched as part of the Queensland Containers for Change scheme. [ + ]
Code for Smart Communities released by Smart Cities Council
The Code for Smart Communities is a benchmark for urban development practices across greenfield communities, urban regeneration precincts and diverse institutional campuses. [ + ]
Frasers Property wants your waste management pitches
Frasers Property is aiming to create the world's most sustainable shopping centre at Burwood Brickworks in Melbourne, requiring a focus on innovative waste minimisation. [ + ]
Grid-scale battery reaches completion in Ballarat
The 30 MW/30 MWh Ballarat Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is now in the final testing phase before being connected to the grid in time for the approaching summer. [ + ]
More ultrarapid EV charging stations announced for Victoria
Victorian Minister for Energy Lily D'Ambrosio has opened Australia's first ultrarapid electric vehicle charging site — and at the same time announced funding for five more stations. [ + ]
