Industry News
Belmont North Community Recycling Centre opens
The new CRC, located at Lake Macquarie, will accept paints, oils, gas bottles, fluoro lights, smoke detectors, batteries and other household waste items. [ + ]
Sustainability researcher wins $1.5m award
Associate Professor Arunima Malik was awarded The Frontiers Planet Prize for her pioneering work in sustainability science. [ + ]
Professor Tim Flannery joins RMIT
Environmentalist and scientist Professor Tim Flannery has joined RMIT in the College of Design & Social Context. [ + ]
Online sustainability tool to future-proof business
The IFAC has launched an online tool designed to help SMEs maximise the benefits of incorporating sustainability into their strategy and business operations. [ + ]
Victoria acts on electrification to free up gas supply
The Victorian Government will introduce a raft of new regulations designed to accelerate electrification of buildings across the state. [ + ]
Celebrating women in engineering
This International Women in Engineering Day (23 June), Engineers Australia is acknowledging the significant contribution women make to the profession. [ + ]
Enel X launches virtual power plant in NSW
Enel X has launched the first virtual power plant under the NSW Government's Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap. [ + ]
Urban 'placemaking' focus for $85m recreation centre
The Rhodes Recreation Centre, a multi-purpose community hub in Sydney's Inner West, will feature a range of facilities to enhance the livability of the area. [ + ]
Victorian home demonstrates grid resilience solution
Solahart was joined by the Minister for Climate Action to demonstrate the success of Solar Victoria's Residential Electrification Grants Program. [ + ]
Australian-made green metals get $19.8m investment
The federal government is providing a $19.8 million grant to develop the production of low-emissions iron using Pilbara iron ore in WA. [ + ]
Recycled water to keep Victorian sporting grounds green
The Victorian Government is helping keep Frankston's sporting grounds healthy, with construction starting on a new recycled water pipeline. [ + ]
Productivity Summit announcement welcomed
Veolia ANZ has applauded the federal government's announcement of the Productivity Summit, to be held in Canberra in August. [ + ]
ABB receives EPD status for gearless mill drive ring motor
ABB has gained Environmental Product Declaration status for its GMD ring motor — technology used in mining to drive large grinding mills. [ + ]
Resource Recovery Australia achieves ISO certification
The not-for-profit and social enterprise has achieved ISO certifications across OHS, environmental management and quality. [ + ]
Melting machine gives new life to plastic farm waste
Researchers have developed a recycling solution for synthetic bale twine, helping to address the growing problem of agricultural waste. [ + ]
