Industry News
Bubble tech blows contaminants out of the water
Australian water treatment company Evocra has developed an innovative technology that uses bubbles to remove contaminants such as microplastics from water. [ + ]
Arcadis is engineering partner on Daintree Renewable Microgrid Project
Arcadis will support Volt Advisory in designing a microgrid powered by 100% renewable energy sources on behalf of locally owned Daintree Renewable Energy. [ + ]
Greening the Green aims to boost soft plastics recycling
PepsiCo and Clean Up Australia have launched a three-year program aimed at educating consumers on soft plastics recovery and increasing soft plastics recycling across Australia. [ + ]
NZ motorists offset fuel emissions with Z App
NZ motorists can now offset their fuel emissions using the Carbon Count feature in Z Energy's Z App, supporting the protection of permanent, local forests. [ + ]
Qualitas launches build-to-rent fund
A fund has been announced by Qualitas to finance the construction and management of energy-efficient, low-emissions, build-to-rent residential buildings. [ + ]
AEMC issues paper wants the lowdown on EV prep
Australia needs a roadmap to get its energy system ready for an electric vehicle future, said the Australian Energy Market Commission. [ + ]
Smart Cities 2020
Smart Cities gathers Australia's city and place makers from all levels of government to connect the dots to create prosperous, livable cities. [ + ]
Report reconfirms need for better recycling standards
Another report has been released confirming that better recycling standards and specifications are needed in Australia. [ + ]
UNSW researchers awarded millions in funding
The CRC-P Program has awarded UNSW Sydney researchers with millions in grants across projects including recycled waste plastics, solar technology and cobalt production. [ + ]
Injection moulding company acquires Ausdrain
Sydney-based A Plus Plastics has acquired stormwater management company Ausdrain in a strategic move to expand its injection moulding manufacturing capacity. [ + ]
Cities call for climate change urgency
The City of Melbourne has called on state and federal governments to take urgent action on climate change and is considering fast-tracking initiatives that have the greatest impact on carbon emissions reduction. [ + ]
Qld timber industry to investigate waste-to-resource opportunities
Queensland invests in studies to transform waste streams into products and create new jobs for the state. [ + ]
PFAS safety framework under discussion
A safety framework for PFAS (per- and poly-flouroalkyl substances) has been under discussion at the beginning of the new parliamentary year. [ + ]
ARBS 2020 finalists revealed
The ARBS 2020 Industry Awards recognise the extraordinary talent within the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry. [ + ]
Beamex User Group meeting set for March
The Beamex User Group (BUG) third annual meeting is set to take place on 24–25 March 2020 in Rosehill, NSW. [ + ]
