Industry News
ANZRP adds three new board members
Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform (ANZRP) - the not-for-profit organisation which manages e-waste recycling program TechCollect - has welcomed three new members to its board. [ + ]
Cloud-tracking technology receives ARENA funding
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced $452,000 funding to enable Fulcrum3D, a manufacturer of remote sensing equipment, to further develop its advanced cloud-tracking system. [ + ]
US data centre certified by new LEED standards
A data centre designed by IDC Architects, part of consulting firm CH2M HILL, has been certified as the world's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) facility of its type. [ + ]
Water Industry Alliance appoints new board of directors
The Water Industry Alliance (WIA) - a cluster comprising international national and local water companies - has elected its board of directors for 2014-15. [ + ]
Robots programmed to disassemble e-waste
In a project conducted by UNSW, researchers have programmed industrial robots to break down the vast array of e-waste thrown out by Australians every year. [ + ]
Industry asked to lead the way to a low-carbon future
At the CRC for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL) Participants Annual Forum, held last week at the Australian Maritime Museum, Professor Dennis Else called for industry to lead the way in making a low-carbon, energy-efficient future for the built environment. [ + ]
2014 National Energy Efficiency Industry Awards
The winners of the National Energy Efficiency Industry Awards 2014 were announced last week at the National Energy Efficiency Conference gala dinner. Run by the Energy Efficiency Council, the awards recognise excellence in performance, leadership and innovation in the energy-efficiency sector. [ + ]
Consortium to construct Europe's largest PV power project
French renewable energy company Neoen has announced the development of a solar farm and extra-high voltage substation in Cestas, near Bordeaux. A consortium comprising Eiffage, Schneider Electric and Krinner has been awarded a contract for the construction, operation and maintenance of the project. [ + ]
Emerson announces Paine Electronics acquisition
Emerson has announced the acquisition of the Paine Electronics business from Paine Electronics LLC. Since 1951, Paine Electronics has manufactured pressure and temperature sensors designed for long-term stability, accuracy and reliability in physically harsh environments. [ + ]
Engineers call for practical solutions to climate change
Engineers, scientists and policy makers will meet in Melbourne next week to discuss the latest findings from the recent IPCC report and the innovation needed to combat ongoing climate change. [ + ]
E-waste turned into art for National Recycling Week
As part of Planet Ark's National Recycling Week, held from 10-16 November, internationally acclaimed artist Chris Jordan has constructed Australia's largest e-waste artwork in the heart of Sydney's CBD. [ + ]
GHD produced water seminar being held today
Professional services company GHD is holding its Produced Water Management Seminar today at the Perth Convention Centre. The seminar will focus on the treatment and management of water produced during extraction of oil and gas. [ + ]
2014 Banksia Award winners announced
The Banksia Foundation has announced the winners of the 2014 Banksia Awards. The foundation aims to raise the profile of the current sustainability issues facing Australia and recognise those whose initiatives are an encouragement and an example for others to follow. [ + ]
ACA reveals how to prevent corrosion
At the Australasian Corrosion Association's 2014 Corrosion and Prevention Conference, industry experts, academics and representatives of commercial organisations were brought together to explore best practice in corrosion management, environmental protection, public safety and economics. [ + ]
ARENA to fund regional renewables initiative
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced $305,000 funding for a $743,000 partnership to strengthen the South East Region of Renewable Energy Excellence (SERREE) initiative. [ + ]
