Industry News
Underground hydrogen storage study launched
Research has been launched to assess the possibility of storing more hydrogen than is currently possible with surface-based technology. [ + ]
Vic launches recycling grants program
The Vic Government is looking to fund projects that use materials subject to the national waste export bans, in a bid to transform the state's recycling sector. [ + ]
Total Facilities speaker program released
The list of speakers for the Total Facilities event has been released online and includes talks about sustainable building and carbon management. [ + ]
Honeycomb design increases ultrathin solar panel efficiency
The innovative honeycomb design enables light absorption from any angle and traps light inside the solar cell, enabling more energy to be generated. [ + ]
Trailblazing sustainable energy project
Universities and industry will be working together to build commercialisation in Australia's critical mineral supply chain that can support emerging technologies such as EVs. [ + ]
2022 Young Global Leaders announced by WEF
Sophia Hamblin Wang is one of two from the Australasia and Oceania region to be selected to join the international program, which recognises young people who develop solutions for worldwide change. [ + ]
Swedish–Australian sustainability committee launches
Fourteen companies have joined the committee to advocate an active approach to a net zero economy. [ + ]
Banksia National Sustainability winners announced
Organisations, businesses and people boosting sustainability, circular economies and recycling have been recognised by the Banksia Foundation. [ + ]
Trenchless tech trialled in Qld for water pipe rehabilitation
A new robot-delivered spray lining technology that makes water pipe renewal faster could also add up to 50 years to the pipe's service life. [ + ]
Global sustainability reporting standards drafts released
Two draft reporting standards relating to the disclosure of sustainability-related and climate-related financial information have been released by the ISSB. [ + ]
Call for funding to fast-track smart communities
The Australian Smart Communities Association (ASCA) has released its 2022 Federal Election Platform aimed at fast-tracking Australia's smart community agenda. [ + ]
Close the Loop expands packaging offerings in US
The recycling company has further expanded its presence in the United States with the launch of Close the Loop Packaging. [ + ]
Sydney Water and Veolia sign memorandum of understanding
The partnership will see new and old technologies leveraged to help push the city towards a circular economy. [ + ]
Australia sees record-breaking year for battery storage
Australia continues to expand its energy storage capacity through the installation of both residential and large-scale grid batteries. [ + ]
RMF gets additional $60m for advanced plastic recycling
The federal funding complements the $190 million already contributed from the Australian Government and will go towards advanced plastic recycling technology. [ + ]
