Industry News
Dumping mining waste for a good cause
Flinders University has started a new initiative focused on improving both mine site closures and mining's impact on the landscape. [ + ]
Hydrogen refuelling station for heavy transport vehicles in Australia
Coregas has launched its H2Station hydrogen refuelling station for heavy vehicles. [ + ]
Renewables cheapest amid rising technology costs
Despite a 20% average rise in technology costs, renewables have retained their position as Australia's cheapest new-build electricity generation. [ + ]
$60m in grants to help boost recycling of hard-to-recycle plastics
The Australian Government has launched a $60m fund for recycling infrastructure and is also developing a national framework for recycled content traceability. [ + ]
The 2023 Eureka Prize finalists focusing on sustainability
The finalists for the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes have been announced, with various candidates selected for their sustainability projects. [ + ]
Climate Council welcomes new offshore wind project
The Climate Council has welcomed the federal government's announcement of a new offshore wind project in the Hunter region. [ + ]
CSIRO providing R&D support to SMEs
CSIRO is providing free research and development support to small and medium businesses working in the plastic and recycling sector through a 10-week program. [ + ]
Orica emissions reduction project successful
Orica has announced the completion of its Kooragang Island Decarbonisation Project in Newcastle, reducing almost half of the site's emissions. [ + ]
Plastics found in strawberry fields
Researchers found that the plastic mulch used to support the growth of Californian strawberries sheds large quantities of plastic mulch fragments. [ + ]
Positive reception for Australia-Indonesia EV partnership
Behyad Jafari, Electric Vehicle Council CEO, has commented on Australia and Indonesia's recent agreement to advance collaboration on EV production. [ + ]
How the world is dealing with plastic pollution
CSIRO has published a book shining a light on how communities across the globe are dealing with the plastic pollution crisis, with various case studies highlighted. [ + ]
Circular Plastics Australia named sustainability leader
Circular Plastics Australia (PET) has been named as a sustainability leader in manufacturing and consumer goods for its two PET plastic bottle recycling facilities. [ + ]
Funding for food waste to energy facility
Yarra Valley Water has been awarded $1 million in funding through the Victorian Government's Waste to Energy – Bioenergy Fund. [ + ]
Qld Govt refuses part of Wanless Recycling Park project
Part of the Ministerial Call In for the development application for the Wanless Recycling Park in Ipswich has been refused by the Queensland Government. [ + ]
One month to go until AWRE Summit
With just under a month until the AWRE Summit, the program has been expanded to meet industry demand. [ + ]
