Industry News
AWRE registration now open
Registration for the Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo (AWRE), a trade event for the waste, recycling and resource recovery industry, is now open. [ + ]
Pelletising unit to boost WA soft plastics recycling
REMONDIS Australia has secured a pelletising unit that converts old plastics to pellets used as feedstock in making materials for similar products. [ + ]
Victoria to begin constructing Golden Plains wind farm
The 1300 MW project will play a key role in helping meet Victoria's 95% renewable energy target by 2035 and net zero emissions by 2045. [ + ]
Research shows large investment needed into climate change
CEIG has released research highlighting that a $421 billion investment is needed for Australia to align with global ambitions for limiting climate change. [ + ]
National Electric Vehicle Strategy announced
The government has released the first National Electric Vehicle Strategy — a roadmap to ensure Australians have a better choice of electric vehicles. [ + ]
ARENA to fund renewable hydrogen and low emissions projects
ARENA has announced $50m for two funding rounds targeting research and development (R&D) for renewable hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel. [ + ]
Circular Transition Award winner announced
MCi Carbon has won The Banksia Foundation's Circular Transition Award at the 34th National Banksia Sustainability Awards. [ + ]
Go for Zero: call to recycle old mobile phones
Go for Zero is an annual campaign that calls for old and broken mobile phones and accessories to be sent in for recycling. [ + ]
Western Sydney set for major streetlight upgrade
Following an agreement with Endeavour Energy, seven Western Sydney councils will install 52,200 energy-saving LED streetlights, replacing mercury light bulbs. [ + ]
Australian circular plastics joint venture wins sustainability award
The winner of the Sustainable Projects category at the National Project Management Achievement Awards was Circular Plastics Australia (PET) Recycling Facility. [ + ]
Boneo Water Recycling Plant shortlisted for global award
South East Water's Boneo Water Recycling Plant on the Mornington Peninsula has achieved global recognition for its sustainability. [ + ]
Senate establishes inquiry into greenwashing
Following encouragement from The Greens, the Senate has agreed to establish an inquiry into greenwashing by corporations in Australia. [ + ]
CSIRO Roadmap could be key for renewable energy
CSIRO's Energy Storage Roadmap outlines the role that concentrating solar thermal power can play in supplying industrial heat and long-duration storage. [ + ]
Cotton farmers undergo textile waste trial
Cotton farmers in New South Wales and Queensland have launched phase 2 trials to identify a scalable, long-term solution to the issue of textile waste in landfill. [ + ]
Final warning for action on climate change issued
The IPCC Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report has issued a final warning for the 2020s to act swiftly on climate change. [ + ]
