Industry News
City of Sydney expands waste collection services
The City of Sydney has announced what it claims is the most comprehensive strategy to tackle residential waste in Australia, which will see the City trial separate weekly residential rubbish collections for food waste and textiles as well as introduce weekly e-waste pick-ups. [ + ]
Major waste-to-energy project reaches finals in US biogas awards
A major waste-to-energy project incorporating Global Water Engineering's (GWE) RAPTOR anaerobic digestion technology has been honoured as a finalist in this year's American Biogas Council Industry Awards. [ + ]
Lithium battery manufacturer targets Australian energy storage market
BYD, a manufacturer of rechargeable lithium batteries, is targeting the Australian energy storage market with its innovative B-Box portfolio of battery storage products. [ + ]
Consortium contracted to deliver water supply pipeline to Broken Hill
A consortium comprising John Holland, MPC Group and TRILITY has been awarded the contract to design, build, operate and maintain a 270 km steel water pipeline that will deliver water supply security for the people of Broken Hill. [ + ]
Recycling Council calls for improved safety, fire and environmental standards
Members of the National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) met on 12 October to discuss key issues affecting the waste industry, with the meeting resulting in several calls to action. [ + ]
1 million tyres removed from Stawell stockpile
One of Australia's largest and most dangerous tyre stockpiles has been transformed, in an operation led by the EPA Victoria with the support of Tyrecycle. [ + ]
Innovation and collaboration on show at Waste Expo Australia 2017
Waste Expo Australia is over for another year, with the annual conference and exhibition inspiring and educating more than 3000 visitors from the waste management and resource recovery sector across two days earlier this month. [ + ]
Sustainable aquaculture in Australia
Aquaculture has huge potential for the food production sector in Australia but it must be responsibly managed to avoid potential environmental impacts. [ + ]
Victoria bans the bag
The Andrews Labor government will ban single-use, lightweight plastic shopping bags in Victoria. [ + ]
Clean Energy Innovation Fund and Right Click Capital invest in Redback Technologies
Right Click Capital and the Clean Energy Innovation Fund have announced an investment of $8.99 million into renewable energy start-up Redback Technologies, as part of its Series A-2 capital raising round. [ + ]
2020 sustainablity goals on target at Brambles
As a result of its circular business model and supply chain expertise, Brambles has reported it is progressing closer to its 2020 sustainability goals. [ + ]
Call for papers now open for 2018 Irrigation Australia conference
The 2018 Irrigation Australia International Conference, to be held from 13–15 June at ICC Sydney, has opened its call for papers. [ + ]
A victory for the ACCC against ALDI for 'flushable' wipes
ACCC concludes investigation into ALDI 'flushable' wipes after ALDI stopped selling its personal hygiene wipes. [ + ]
Australia's best solar installations honoured
The Clean Energy Council announced the winners of the 2017 Solar Design and Installation Awards at the recent All-Energy Australia exhibition and conference in Melbourne. [ + ]
UQ celebrates sustainability milestones
The University of Queensland (UQ) produced enough solar energy to power 1592 average homes last year, according to the university's 2016 Sustainability Report Card. [ + ]
