Industry News
Ethical oil startup wins $100K prize
NSW-based Levur has taken out KPMG's Nature Positive Prize — part of an annual Challenge to boost inventive environmental problem-solving. [ + ]
New sustainability expo to help Australia transition to net zero
NET ZERO EXPO will run twice in Australia in 2025: first in Sydney on 27–28 August, then in Melbourne on 16–17 September. [ + ]
CEFC invests $100 million in affordable, greener housing
Clean Energy Finance Corporation, along with AXA IM Alts, invest in sustainable build-to-rent homes for key Australian worker employment hubs. [ + ]
Vertical axis wind turbine design set to reduce operating costs
Flinders University researchers trial a new turbine tower design that is set to increase energy efficiency and improve turbine sustainability. [ + ]
Australian Open set to reduce plastic waste by 400 kg
Sustainability Victoria is reducing single-use plastic at the Australian Open 2025 by providing reusables during the international tennis tournament. [ + ]
B-cycle launches holiday battery safety campaign
At the end of the summer holidays, homes across Australia are left with a large number of used batteries, creating a hidden potential hazard. [ + ]
Storing CO2 in construction materials
A new study has found that storing carbon dioxide in building materials could hugely reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
Advanced method to detect harbour sewage
Macquarie University researchers have investigated the level of sewage pollution in 18 global harbours, with concerning results. [ + ]
Sustainable organic batteries for future energy storage
A rechargeable proton battery being developed by scientists at UNSW Sydney has the potential to solve some of the challenges associated with traditional grid-scale energy storage. [ + ]
Berrima Cement Works upgrades with sustainable tech
Boral has unveiled new carbon-reducing technology at the site, which supplies 40% of cement in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. [ + ]
Australian orgs partner to speed circular economy
GS1 Australia has joined forces with the Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence to drive the development of sustainable practices across industries in Australia. [ + ]
CSIRO's solar venture secures $15 million funding
FPR Energy, a new venture from CSIRO, has secured $15 million in seed funding. [ + ]
Victorian utility recognised at Asian Water Awards
South East Water won two awards for its Hydrotrak Geofencing technology, which has helped it to recover more than 65 ML of water that was previously unaccounted for. [ + ]
Aust partnership leads to solar-powered canola
Riverina Oils, a NSW canola oil producer, has partnered with Australian renewable energy retailer Flow Power. [ + ]
Funding boost to cut cotton industry's emissions
The funding support hopes to enable Australia to become the preferred international supplier of low-emissions fibre. [ + ]
