Industry News
Sydney street refreshed with recycled materials
In Sydney, around 120,000 glass jars and more than 200 tonnes of reclaimed asphalt were used to refresh a one-kilometre stretch of Clarence Street. [ + ]
Australia's dumped tyres are piling up, new data reveals
Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has released its tyre recovery data for 2022–2023, which revealed 11.3 million tyres were dumped. So, what's the solution? [ + ]
Recyclers applaud move towards sustainable packaging
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) congratulates the Australian Government for taking the lead on packaging regulation to support reuse, recyclability and recycled content. [ + ]
Renewable hydrogen pathway to clean energy in Australia
The Australian Hydrogen Centre has shown how renewable hydrogen could provide a viable path for our clean energy transition by using existing infrastructure. [ + ]
Construction waste recovery facility to open in Brisbane
Rino Recycling is set to open its $95m high-tech waste recycling facility in Pinkenba, which will be capable of processing 475 tonnes of assorted waste an hour. [ + ]
$5.2m energy transition hub launched in Australia
Siemens and Swinburne University of Technology have launched an advanced future Energy Transition Hub at the university's Hawthorn campus in Melbourne. [ + ]
Hydrogen project wins highest Curtinnovation award
A cost-effective method of extracting green hydrogen from untreated water has won the highest prize at this year's Curtinnovation Awards. [ + ]
Trina Solar and MPower sign agreement for solar modules and trackers
Trina Solar has signed an agreement with MPower, which plans to have a portfolio of solar farms and battery energy storage across the eastern states. [ + ]
Can climate change impact solar reliability?
UNSW researchers have predicted that climate change could impact solar reliability, affecting generation capacity and the management of the electricity grid. [ + ]
Reducing energy and water use in oil refining with AI
A polymer membrane created by researchers could reshape how refineries process crude oil, reducing the energy and water required to extract useful materials. [ + ]
Hunter Water releases guidelines for green open spaces
Hunter Water has commissioned best practice guidelines to provide support for developing and maintaining green open spaces in the Lower Hunter. [ + ]
Digesters installed in North Head WRRF
Two digesters have been installed in the North Head Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF), marking an important milestone in its $94 million upgrade. [ + ]
The recipe for sustainable battery recycling
Researchers have discovered a new way to recycle metals from spent electric car batteries using plant-derived oxalic acid. [ + ]
Gold Coast partners to tackle waste management changes
To deal with the challenges of waste management on the Gold Coast, the City has partnered with JJ's Waste & Recycling. [ + ]
Cracking into sustainable energy storage market
Chicken eggshells may be the answer to developing safer, sustainable and cost-effective rechargeable battery storage systems, according to new research. [ + ]