Industry News
Smart water meter seeks to solve Australia's water challenges
The Network-ready Ultrasonic smart water meter (NUmeter) has an IoT-type network communications module fully integrated into it. [ + ]
Free Electrons finalists pay a visit Down Under
Free Electrons, the global energy start-up accelerator program that connects promising energy start-up companies with leading utility companies, is back for a second year. [ + ]
Renewable energy jobs hit over 10 million worldwide
The total number of people employed in the sector has reached 10.3 million globally, surpassing the 10 million figure for the first time. [ + ]
Prawn-based bioplastic heads to international science fair
Australian high school student Angelina Arora has invented a completely biodegradable plastic made from prawn shell and sticky protein from the silk of silkworms. [ + ]
Introducing the Zayed Sustainability Prize
The Zayed Future Energy Prize has been renamed the Zayed Sustainability Prize as part of a strategic move to refocus its mandate. [ + ]
Evoqua named Water Company of the Year twice over
Evoqua has been selected as Water Technology Solutions Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan and Water Company of the Year by Global Water Intelligence. [ + ]
Time for companies to look at climate change financial risks
Directors could be held personally liable for failing to assess, manage and report climate risk, where it poses a foreseeable and material financial risk to their company. [ + ]
WA water industry recognised for saving billions of litres
WA Water Minister Dave Kelly has recognised the top savers in the Water Corporation's non-residential water-saving programs. [ + ]
Environment ministers commit to eliminating packaging to landfill
Ministers have agreed that 100% of Australian packaging should be recyclable, compostable or re-usable by 2025 or earlier. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
