Industry News
CSIRO's solar venture secures $15 million funding
FPR Energy, a new venture from CSIRO, has secured $15 million in seed funding. [ + ]
Victorian utility recognised at Asian Water Awards
South East Water won two awards for its Hydrotrak Geofencing technology, which has helped it to recover more than 65 ML of water that was previously unaccounted for. [ + ]
Funding boost to cut cotton industry's emissions
The funding support hopes to enable Australia to become the preferred international supplier of low-emissions fibre. [ + ]
Aust partnership leads to solar-powered canola
Riverina Oils, a NSW canola oil producer, has partnered with Australian renewable energy retailer Flow Power. [ + ]
Driving progress in clean energy
Climate policies are helping Australia's shift to clean energy, with initiatives such as the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard set to slash pollution by 2030. [ + ]
Making the national electricity market fit for purpose
The Australian Government has commenced a review into how Australia's largest electricity grid and market will operate in the coming decades. [ + ]
NSW initiative tackles food waste at the source
Approximately 1.7 million tonnes of food waste is sent to landfill in the state each year. [ + ]
NSW celebrates recycling triumph
Considerable progress has been made in the New South Wales recycling sector, with the state now capable of processing nearly 140,000 tonnes of additional material annually. [ + ]
REMONDIS expands into Western Qld
The Australian branch of the German multinational, which specialises in recycling, industrial service and water management, has acquired local business Specialty Services Queensland. [ + ]
Experts call for fashion waste overhaul
A new study has analysed what happens to donated textiles in a number of western cities, including Melbourne, Amsterdam, Austin, Berlin and Toronto. [ + ]
Aust company secures first European order for PFAS treatment
Under the $475K contract, works will involve the design, construction and commissioning of a containerised PFAS water treatment plant in Sweden. [ + ]
$14 million boost for sustainable concrete research
SmartCrete CRC is co-funding six research projects that aim to advance Australia's concrete capabilities and help the sector reach net zero by 2050. [ + ]
Insurance sector digs into impact of mandatory climate reporting
Businesses are being encouraged to prepare for the impact of mandatory climate disclosure in Australia. [ + ]
Soft plastics recycling platform with traceability being developed
Close the Loop and Recity have teamed up to develop a soft plastics recycling initiative with traceability based on GS1 Australia Standards. [ + ]
Six bright startups to feature at renewables showcase
Following a record number of applications, Innovation Bay and ARENA have selected six startups to present at the 2024 ARENA Renewables Startup Showcase. [ + ]
