Industry News
Urgent action needed to protect Australia's waterways
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has tabled its final report on plastic pollution in Australia's oceans and waterways. [ + ]
Geraldton prepares for population surge with $7.5m wastewater upgrade
In coming years, an additional 5500 people are expected to settle in Glenfield Beach, WA, bringing with them a need to expand essential infrastructure. [ + ]
QUT hosts National Battery Strategy launch
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese released the first National Battery Strategy on 23 May while visiting the QUT Advanced Battery Facility. [ + ]
CSIRO innovation program for SMEs in clean energy
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, is calling on small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on clean energy solutions to apply for the latest 'Innovate to Grow' program. [ + ]
Tindo Solar plans to establish a solar panel gigafactory
Tindo Solar plans to establish a $90–100 million facility capable of producing 1 GW of solar panels annually, and apply for Solar Sunshot funding. [ + ]
Green procurement strategy required for Australia
Emissions from government procurement must be reduced if Australia is to reach its climate targets, according to a new report from the Centre for Policy Development. [ + ]
Siemens releases AI apps for water utilities
Siemens is offering apps for the water industry to enable the detection of leaks and blockages using artificial intelligence. [ + ]
Novel concrete reduces impact of both coal ash and cement
RMIT has collaborated with AGL to clean up coal ash deposits by incorporating them into a new concrete mix that uses double the ash of existing low-carbon concretes, also minimising cement use. [ + ]
Redback Technologies returns following voluntary administration
The Brisbane-based renewable energy business has been acquired by fintech company Australia Ebon Group. [ + ]
Whyalla's salty wastewater system gets $2m upgrade
Whyalla's sewer network faces the challenge of highly saline groundwater, which can infiltrate pipes through tiny cracks. [ + ]
IICA Technology Expo explored instrumentation, control & automation
The recent IICA Technology Expo in Newcastle, NSW, allowed industry leaders to explore the latest advancements in automation, instrumentation and process control. [ + ]
PakTech moves into the Australian market
As well as opening local manufacturing, PakTech has teamed up with Endeavour Group to expand the closed loop recycling scheme for its beverage packaging. [ + ]
Low-carbon aviation? Try methane
Researchers have developed a process that could create sustainable jet fuel from the methane gas that's emitted from landfills. [ + ]
Govt sustainability initiatives welcomed by Engineers Australia
The Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group Interim Report and the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy were praised as presenting a significant step towards sustainability. [ + ]
Circular economy experts to gather in Sydney
Australian and European leaders in sustainability will come together in Sydney on 9 May for the inaugural Australian Product Stewardship Forum. [ + ]
