Industry News
Coal project approved, but not without its critics
The Australian Government last week approved the development of the Shenhua Watermark coal project — an open-cut mine set to extract up to 10 million tonnes of coal annually for 30 years. [ + ]
A Tram Tracker and free bikes at Riverside residential development
Riverside Group has introduced 'Tram Tracker' information to the ground floor lobbies of its Jaques residential development in Richmond, as well as a free bicycle with every apartment. [ + ]
Cheaper, greener biodegradable plastic
Researchers have developed a way to produce the bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) in a simpler and more waste-free way. [ + ]
NABERSNZ renewed until 2020
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority in New Zealand has renewed the licence for the NABERS environmental program until 2020. [ + ]
Water Challenge winners creating a climate-resilient Australia
The third annual Australia-Netherlands Water Challenge was held earlier this year — the result of a knowledge exchange partnership initiated between Australia and the Netherlands following the Queensland floods in 2011. [ + ]
Beer-based biofuel to power Kiwi cars
A New Zealand brewery has used the by-product of beer to produce a commercially available biofuel, which is now available at Gull service stations across the North Island. [ + ]
Grundfos gears for growth in Asia-Pacific
Pump manufacturer Grundfos has announced a new structure to reinforce its market position for sustainable and profitable growth in the Asia-Pacific region. [ + ]
Renewable Recyclers is closing down
Social enterprise Renewable Recyclers has revealed that its parent organisation, RichmondPRA, has decided to cease operations of the Illawarra e-waste recycling business. [ + ]
SUEZ environnement's new management team
Utility company SUEZ environnement has announced several management changes, with Mark Venhoek set to commence as the company's chief executive officer in Australia as of 1 September 2015. [ + ]
World Resources Forum calls for a more competitive Australia
The World Resources Forum Asia Pacific, held in Sydney during June, concluded that Australia needs to make some changes if it is to remain globally competitive and prosperous post-boom. [ + ]
Electricity emissions and demand are both increasing
pitt&sherry's latest Carbon Emissions Index (CEDEX) Update reveals a return to increasing demand for electricity in Australia for the first time in five years. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia 2015 program released
All-Energy Australia's 2015 program will focus on the themes of technology and innovation, featuring experts and leading exhibitors from across the global clean energy sector. [ + ]
Where does marine debris come from?
Researchers are challenging the claim that 80% of marine debris comes from land and 20% from activities at sea. [ + ]
Wine industry's environmental program under new management
New arrangements for the wine industry's national environmental assurance program have been announced, with management of the program transferring from the Winemakers' Federation of Australia to the Australian Wine Research Institute. [ + ]
$6.3 million invested in battery storage systems
A $6.3 million investment in Octillion Power Systems Australia will help the Brisbane-based company develop lithium-ion battery storage solutions. [ + ]
