Industry News
ARBS 2026: one week to go
The refrigeration, air conditioning and building services event will open its doors at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre next week. [ + ]
Five potential hubs found for CCUS
An industry consortium developing a Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage hub study for Asia, has added three partners and has identified five potential hubs. [ + ]
Packaging releases 1000 tonnes of plastic per year: study
The study found that microplastic exposure from packaging is not random but driven by three predictable factors. [ + ]
Nominations open for TechDiversity Awards
The 'Tech for Good' category at the Awards includes an Environmental Sustainability stream. [ + ]
Key insights from first mandatory sustainability reporting
Mallesons' latest report breaks down the insights from Australia's first wave of mandatory sustainability reports. [ + ]
Climate Tech Partners backs Australian battery recycling
Renewable Metals has developed a hydro-metallurgical process that can recover lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and manganese from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. [ + ]
Cost greater to abandon net zero transition, say G7 leaders
The latest BSI report states 74% of G7 leaders believe the economic risks of not transitioning to net zero are greater than the risks of doing so. [ + ]
American microbiologist wins 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize
Professor Joan Bray Rose has been awarded for her work as a key pioneer in the development of QMRA. [ + ]
Aussie energy sector needs clearer shared vision: report
The report finds that consumer-led change is moving faster than the institutions and processes that set long-term system direction. [ + ]
Zero-emissions water transport network for Tasmania
An electric hydrofoiling network has been announced for Tasmania's Derwent River, providing alternative urban water transport. [ + ]
Victorian oil refinery fire may impact fuel supply
Petrol production is expected to be impacted and authorities are warning the full extent of the damage is still unknown. [ + ]
Leafy greens identified as potential metal mining tools
Kale and broccoli could be used to extract toxic metals from contaminated soil for use in medical technologies and energy projects. [ + ]
NSW closes EV gaps in regional areas
The NSW Government will provide more public electric vehicle chargers, fund more electric trucks, and provide training for more rural and remote mechanics. [ + ]
Call for 10c increase on container return schemes
Currently, research states that the 10c refund leaves Australia trailing behind global leaders, which boast container return rates over 90%. [ + ]
Water transition key at Global Water Summit 2026
Alfa Laval will join a panel of experts for the session 'Mastering the Industrial Market', sharing insights on how to scale a water business rapidly. [ + ]
