Industry News
Mining council commits to water stewardship
The International Council on Mining and Metals has announced new commitments to water stewardship, recognising that industry can play an important role in tackling this global issue. [ + ]
Location, location… and sustainability
Western Australians are becoming increasingly keen to buy green when it comes to apartments, according to the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute. [ + ]
Accelerator program recruiting energy innovators
Australian utilities AusNet Services and Origin Energy have co-founded a new global consortium searching for energy start-ups to participate in a business mentoring and development program that includes three fully funded week-long workshops in Europe, Silicon Valley and Asia. [ + ]
Townsville water purification plant gets an upgrade
Evoqua Water Technologies has been selected by Townsville City Council to replace the membrane system for the Cleveland Bay Water Purification Plant, following a competitive tender process. [ + ]
National performance framework to evaluate Australia's cities
The Australian Government has unveiled a new National Cities Performance Framework to assist in developing smart cities policy and allow the public to see how cities are progressing. [ + ]
Sapphire Wind Farm set to commence construction
The 270 MW Sapphire Wind Farm project, located in northern NSW, has secured enough financing to commence construction. [ + ]
Green fuels lab opens in Gladstone
Australia's first advanced green fuels laboratory opened its doors in regional Queensland last week, allowing researchers to test biocrude on our shores for the first time. [ + ]
LED street lighting would halve energy use
A newly released report has demonstrated the massive economic, environmental and public safety benefits of switching to LED street lighting. [ + ]
Pressure sewer project wins industry award
South East Water's Peninsula ECO project has received a top industry award in recognition of its approach to customer engagement. [ + ]
Flushable wipes manufacturers taken to court
The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against two major wipes manufacturers, alleging they each made false or misleading representations in relation to supposedly 'flushable' wipes marketed and supplied in Australia. [ + ]
Energy consultancies team up on science-based targets
Australian consultancy Edge Environment has partnered with global energy and climate consultancy Ecofys to support Australian companies in developing and implementing science-based targets. [ + ]
Start-up announces thermal energy storage system
Start-up company 1414 Degrees has created a prototype system that is said to reduce energy costs by increasing the efficiency of renewable generation and stabilising grid supply. [ + ]
Fed Square awarded for carbon neutrality
Melbourne's Federation Square took home the Sustainability & Environmental Impact Award at the 2016 FM (Facilities Management) Industry Awards for Excellence. [ + ]
Hydroflux Group acquires EPCO Australia
Water treatment group Hydroflux has completed its acquisition of EPCO Australia, accelerating the business's efforts to be an active participant in the mining and resource sector. [ + ]
Melbourne streetlights turning into air monitors
The EPA Victoria and CitiPower are collaborating on a trial to convert Melbourne's streetlights into air monitoring stations, having recently attached air quality sensors to two light poles at each end of the Queens Bridge. [ + ]
