Industry News
New ecodesign ISO Standard
A new ISO Standard has been released to help reduce the environmental impacts of products and services.
[ + ]Carbon tax passed
The carbon tax in Australia is set to become law after the lower house of Parliament passed the government’s set of Bills to establish the world’s second largest carbon pricing scheme.
[ + ]Responsible recycling of automotive and industrial batteries
The Australian Battery Recycling Initiative (ABRI) has initiated an industry awareness program to ensure that all organisations involved in the recovery of automotive and industrial batteries are aware of their legal, social and environmental obligations.
[ + ]Parramatta Council awards recycling contract
Parramatta City Council has awarded its contract to process construction and demolition waste to Benedict Recyling.
[ + ]Innovation awards deadline extended
The deadline for entries for The Australian Innovation Challenge awards has now been extended to 12 October.
[ + ]Australian industry voices to be heard on clean technology programs
Australian business and industry have been asked to have their say on the Australian Government's Clean Technology programs.
[ + ]Ford rides into e-bike market
Alongside the exciting line-up of new vehicle and technology introductions on its stand at Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford is also unveiling a rather surprising addition to its range - an e-bike.
[ + ]E-waste being dumped in Africa
An investigation by SBS’s Dateline has found that electronic waste from Australia is being illegally shipped and dumped in the west African nation of Ghana. The report has prompted the Australian Government to launch an investigation into Australia’s role in the exportation of e-waste.
[ + ]‘Clean technology’ ideas competition finalists announced
Entries for the Australian Clean Technologies Ideas Competition have included innovative solutions tackling pollution, energy efficiency, renewable energies, green buildings, smart electricity grids and new transportation systems.
[ + ]New airport terminal with sustainable design
Westralia Airports Corporation (WAC), the owner and operator of Perth Airport, has announced that Broad Construction Services (WA) Pty Ltd is the successful contractor to build the new domestic terminal for Western Australia. The new terminal was designed by Hassell, with environmental sustainability at the forefront of design. A 4 MW co-generation plant is part of the plan for the airport.
[ + ]Research says consumers prefer glass food packaging
Glass packaging maker O-I says its new research shows Australian consumers prefer glass packaging for their food and beverages.
[ + ]Rubbish revolution around the corner
Noisy trucks collecting garbage bins in the early morning could be a thing of the past, thanks to an automated system that silently gathers garbage via an underground pipe network.The automated system is just one part of the City of Sydney’s new draft waste strategy - which details how the city will reduce landfill and greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
[ + ]Water reform must continue
The National Water Commission has released its comprehensive assessment of water reform progress in Australia, providing 12 recommendations to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).The Australian Water Association (AWA) advocates for the continuation of the national water agenda as raised by the National Water Commission and adds its voice to the call for leadership from governments across the continent.
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