Industry News
Mars Petcare unveils renewable energy plan
The company's Wodonga facility is set to become the first large-scale steam-based manufacturing site in Australia to deploy 100% renewables within the next two years. [ + ]
Qld's Blue Grass Solar Farm set to expand with new BESS
X-ELIO will add a 148 MW battery energy storage system to its solar farm, in what will be the company's first hybrid solar and storage project in Australia. [ + ]
SMA Australia launches inverter for large-scale power systems
The launch is exclusive to Australia, with the product likely to be available in other countries in the first quarter of 2025. [ + ]
New thresholds for PFAS in tap water; draft guidelines released
The guidelines are said to be conservative, protective of human health and based on comprehensive evaluations of the latest evidence. [ + ]
Winners of the 2024 Australian Resource Recovery Awards
WMRR has congratulated the winners of the inaugural 2024 Australian Resource Recovery Awards, announced at the first Australian Resource Recovery Conference last week. [ + ]
Homegrown wind tower industry could create 4300 jobs
Currently, all wind towers installed in Australia are imported from overseas, with most coming from China. [ + ]
Golden Plains Wind Farm starts feeding into the grid
The Golden Plains Wind Farm at Rokewood has begun feeding into Victoria's electricity grid, following 20 months of construction. [ + ]
Yarra Valley Water invests in recycled water infrastructure
Yarra Valley Water is investing in innovative recycled water infrastructure to help local parks and community spaces stay green while saving drinking water. [ + ]
Sydney Water responds to PFAS alarm
Following recent reports regarding detection of 'forever chemicals' in Sydney water supplies, Sydney Water has shared recent findings from its ongoing water quality testing. [ + ]
Conference to explore how Aust can reach 2030 waste target
Australia will need "a paradigm shift and behaviour change" to address unnecessary consumption and overproduction of products, according to WMRR. [ + ]
$3m up for grabs for innovative waste projects
The third round of the NSW Local Government Waste Solutions Fund is inviting applications for initiatives that will drive waste reduction and foster a circular economy. [ + ]
Waste and recycling industries unite for urgent action on battery fire crisis
Ten of Australia's waste and recycling organisations have joined together to call for urgent action on the growing hazard posed by batteries in waste streams. [ + ]
Hydrogen energy micro-credentials aim to upskill engineers
Engineers Australia, through EEA and Deakin Uni, will launch a suite of hydrogen energy micro-credentials with the aim of upskilling the engineering workforce. [ + ]
Back to basics: Coles trials boxes for fruit & veg
In an effort to reduce single-use plastic bags, Coles has launched a new trial where cardboard boxes will be provided for loose fruit and vegetables. [ + ]
Australia's energy transition urgently needs skilled workers
With electricity sector jobs forecast to double by 2029, a report from the Institute for Sustainable Futures has underlined the need for action from government, industry and training providers. [ + ]
