Pollinate Energy is one of only six recipients of the 2015 Ethos Global Community Project Grants for programs that bring positive societal, environmental and economic benefits while enhancing community wellbeing. [ + ]

Sustainability Victoria has released the Statewide Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan (SWRRIP) that aims to increase recovery of resources across the state and result in fewer, but better managed landfills. [ + ]

A Japanese power company is to establish a field of 150 heliostats in Yokohama, which will be used to run research projects using solar thermal tower technology. [ + ]

The Parramatta River Catchment Group has launched the report 'Our Living Catchment: Fauna and Habitat', providing an insight into the richness and diversity of fauna that exists in natural banks and bushland surrounding the Parramatta River. [ + ]

The 2015 Stockholm Industry Water Award has been presented to CH2M, a Colorado-based global service and engineering company, for developing and advancing methods to clean water as well as increasing public acceptance of recycled water. [ + ]

Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) can now offer its customers a greater range of Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)-certified products, following the award of Indonesian Forestry Certification Cooperation (IFCC) certification to over 300,000 ha of APP suppliers' plantations. [ + ]

CRC CARE will host a national workshop exploring the pros and cons of nuclear energy for Australia. To be held in Adelaide on 16 June, 'National Workshop on Nuclear Energy for Australia' will examine the policy and other issues surrounding the peaceful use of nuclear power by Australia. [ + ]

Last week at the World Expo in Milan, The Coca-Cola Company unveiled a PET plastic bottle made entirely from plant materials. [ + ]

Small to medium-sized businesses now have the opportunity to cut their energy and operating costs with access to discounted funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades, thanks to a new initiative by NAB and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). [ + ]

The inaugural Engineers Australia Future Tech Forum, part of the ACI Connect conference being held in Sydney in August, will feature a strong line-up of expert speakers covering a range of hot automation, control and instrumentation industry topics.

To coincide with World Environment Day last Thursday, Kimberly-Clark, in partnership with WWF-Australia and Banksia Foundation, hosted a leadership forum to discuss the role of NGOs, businesses and brands in inspiring a sustainable future. [ + ]

Accounting firm RSM Bird Cameron has stated that businesses and industries looking to participate in the next Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction must act now. [ + ]

Panasonic Australia has announced pilot projects with ActewAGL, Snowy Hydro's Red Energy and Ergon Energy to install its new battery technology in solar-installed homes for the first time. [ + ]

Dennis Eagle has developed a truck prototype which uses an IntelliGas High Density Compressed Natural Gas (HDCNG) Fuel Storage System. The natural gas fuel system is said to be a world first, providing the ability to perform a full shift of between nine and 10 hours without the need to refuel. [ + ]

Emerson has announced its acquisition of Energy Solutions International (ESI), a global supplier of decision support software and services that are said to enhance operational efficiency, commercial profitability and safety across the oil and gas pipeline, storage, marketing and distribution functions. [ + ]