Industry News
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. [ + ]
Melbourne welcomes All-Energy Australia and Waste Expo Australia
The All-Energy Australia and Waste Expo Australia conferences ran concurrently at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 11–12 October 2017. [ + ]
The results are in for Australia's livability report card — and they're not good
RMIT University has released what is said to be the first 'baseline' measure of livability in Australia's state and territory capitals, and let's just say that if Australia was a school student and the study was its report card, the principal would be wanting a word. [ + ]
Cost of battery storage for stationary applications predicted to fall dramatically
The cost of battery storage for stationary applications could fall by up to 66% by 2030, according to a new report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). [ + ]
Why are Australians holding onto their e-waste?
TechCollect is calling on Australians to consider the environmental impact of not recycling their electronic waste (e-waste), with a new survey finding that one in five people (22%) consider themselves hoarders of old electronic devices. [ + ]
Gransolar and ACCIONA partner on Lilyvale Solar Farm
A joint venture between Gransolar (GRS) and ACCIONA Industrial is set to construct the Lilyvale Solar Farm — expected to be one of Australia's largest photovoltaic plants. [ + ]
Waste containment to play a key role in NYC rat reduction plan
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced a US$32 million, multi-agency plan to reduce the city's rat population, targeting the three most infested parts of the city. [ + ]
Breakthrough in treating PFAS groundwater contamination
Scientists at OPEC Systems have developed new technology that is said to provide a breakthrough for communities experiencing PFAS groundwater contamination. [ + ]
Finalists announced for 2017 Green Gown Awards Australasia
Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) has announced the finalists for the 2017 Green Gown Awards Australasia — an awards scheme dedicated to recognising excellence in sustainability within the tertiary education sector in Australasia. [ + ]
Off-grid solar solution for water disinfection
Logan City Council has combined emerging solar power and a Tesla Powerpack to deliver a solution for water disinfection in the city's new reservoir. [ + ]
