Industry News
Get ready for Global Recycling Day on 18 March
The first ever Global Recycling Day, to be held on 18 March, is intended to unite people across the world, highlighting the need to conserve the Earth's primary resources. [ + ]
Scientists' second warning to humanity goes viral
Twenty-five years after the publication of 'World Scientists' Warning to Humanity', a follow-up piece has become one of the most talked about papers in the world. [ + ]
Newcastle City Council secures solar farm funding
Newcastle City Council has secured a $6.5 million loan from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to help build what will be the region's biggest solar farm. [ + ]
Through the roof: 2017 a record year for small-scale solar
Australian homes and businesses installed more renewable energy capacity in 2017 than ever before, according to newly released data from the Clean Energy Regulator. [ + ]
Senator Kim Carr among more than 30 speakers at PVC AUS 2018
The two-day vinyl conference will bring together Australasia's vinyl value chain from 14–15 March at the Amora Hotel Jamison, Sydney. [ + ]
Melbourne's laneways go green
Four laneways in Melbourne's CBD have undergone a green makeover as part of the $1.8 million Green Your Laneway pilot program. [ + ]
The Green Light Tour is Australia's urban greening roadshow
The 202020 Vision — an initiative to increase and improve urban green space by 20% by 2020 — is back on the road for its third urban forestry roadshow since 2014. [ + ]
Inquiry into environmental water commences
The inquiry will examine the role of the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder in determining how environmental water should be used. [ + ]
SA under the spotlight at energy storage conference
The Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition 2018 will explore how major projects, such as those currently being undertaken in South Australia, are impacting the sector. [ + ]
AMMA calls for modernisation of energy industry workplaces
Greater efforts to modernise the nation's workplace relations system are critical to supporting the future of work in the resources and energy industry, according to the AMMA. [ + ]
Long-term solutions required to solve recycling crisis, says VWMA
Long-term solutions are needed to manage Victoria's growing growing waste and commingled recycling streams. [ + ]
Natural Solar predicts SA battery boom of 300%
The South Australian residential battery power rebate will see the state's battery market boom exponentially, according to Natural Solar. [ + ]
Brisbane-based makerspace gives e-waste a second life
Social enterprise, makerspace and e-waste recycling centre Substation33 improves the mental health and wellbeing of its participants while also enabling them to give back to the environment. [ + ]
Large-scale solar and storage project provides power to Cape York
The first large-scale solar and battery storage to be connected to the grid has started providing power to Far North Queensland homes and businesses. [ + ]
Change in ownership for Melbourne energy retailer Flow Power
Melbourne-based energy retailer Flow Power has announced a change of ownership, with Canadian pension fund OPTrust acquiring a 51% stake in the company. [ + ]
