The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is supporting a $100 million asset finance program to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles. [ + ]

Veolia has secured a three-year deal with Farm Waste Recovery (FWR), part of the Industry Waste Recovery (IWR) group, to provide collection, transport and recycling services of polypropylene packaging for its closed-loop network across Australia. [ + ]

The PLuS Alliance has announced the winners of the inaugural PLuS Alliance Prize, which recognises innovation in both research and education. [ + ]

Green building innovator Gail Vittori is visiting Australia, spreading her message of how sustainable design can boost efficiencies in hospitals while actively contributing to better patient outcomes. [ + ]

Software specialist PrimeQ has been appointed by a joint venture of major Australian beverage suppliers to build the IT that will support NSW's container deposit scheme. [ + ]

Research finds cities join companies to lead on water security development following climate change and urban population pressure. [ + ]

Technology company Enphase Energy has announced the integration of solar power generation into what is said to be Australia's oldest adventure playground. [ + ]

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) held its 2017 awards last week, celebrating 21 businesses from several different industries for their achievements in sustainable packaging. [ + ]

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced that it is joining MobileMuster — the mobile telecommunications industry's official recycling program. [ + ]

Sustainable investment fund New Energy Solar has been recognised as an ABA100 Winner for Eco Innovation in The Australian Business Awards 2017. [ + ]

Registrations are now open for this year's National Energy Efficiency Conference, which will take place from 20–21 November at Pullman and Mercure Melbourne Albert Park. [ + ]

Siemens has confirmed a strong roster of thought leaders and industry experts as speakers at its annual digitalisation conference, Digitalize 2017, which will be held in Sydney on 30 August. [ + ]

The eighth annual Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) is taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, showcasing some of the most innovative products and technology in waste management to around 2000 waste management professionals, business leaders and government representatives. [ + ]

The City of Swan's Thinking Green sustainability living workshops have had another successful year, with Mayor Mick Wainwright reporting high attendance levels for 2017. [ + ]

In the wake of the now infamous Four Corners report on the state of Australia's glass recycling industry, University of Melbourne researchers have announced their work incorporating waste glass into prefabricated concrete structures. [ + ]