Industry News
Genetically engineered insects could transform waste management
A Macquarie University team has proposed using genetically modified flies to address worldwide pollution challenges and produce raw materials for industry. [ + ]
Mettler-Toledo achieves carbon neutral status for the 5th year
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection achieves carbon neutral status for the fifth consecutive year, and is also on track to achieve its goal of sending zero waste to landfill by 2025. [ + ]
Report explores feasibility of small modular reactors
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering has investigated how and when SMRs could fit into Australia's energy mix. [ + ]
SA revives soft plastics recycling
A government-funded initiative is set to divert more than 14,000 tonnes of soft plastics from landfill in the state annually. [ + ]
Call for nationwide mattress recycling
A recent survey has found that a majority of respondents would pay more when purchasing a mattress if the retailer collected and recycled their old one. [ + ]
Using pure oxygen to treat wastewater
Barwon Water's new Green Oxygen for Wastewater Treatment project has secured up to $3 million in funding from ARENA. [ + ]
Australia failing to act on alternative proteins
When it comes to government support for alternative proteins, Australia is lagging behind other countries, according to recent research. [ + ]
Sustainability rating tool for small infrastructure projects
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council has released a digital rating tool designed to help smaller infrastructure projects in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Aussie innovation tests seabeds for offshore wind farms
Australian engineers have unveiled a device based on a modified spear gun to test seabed soil when designing offshore wind farms. [ + ]
Feedback sought for updated B-cycle scheme
Given market changes and the evolving risk profile of batteries, the Battery Stewardship Council is consulting with industry on a review of its B-cycle Scheme. [ + ]
Low-income tenants go solar in Vic
Solar Victoria and Haven Home Safe have undertaken a significant solar installation through the state government's Solar for Community Housing program. [ + ]
Qld harnesses quantum tech for a sustainable future
Queensland's Miles government has announced a $50m quantum technology program geared at speeding decarbonisation, among other objectives. [ + ]
WMRR recognises leaders in sustainability
The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia has announced the winners of its inaugural 2024 ENVIRO Awards. [ + ]
CSIRO takes AquaWatch to California
Currently installed at test sites in Australia and globally, AquaWatch is a service that delivers water quality updates and forecasts. [ + ]
Cundall announces new ESG appointments
The international sustainability and engineering consultancy has appointed Madlen Jannaschk and Alex Stathakis to two new ESG roles. [ + ]
