Industry News
Making vinegar from excess carbon dioxide could reduce emissions
Monash University's chemical engineers have developed an industrial process to produce acetic acid that uses the excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. [ + ]
Mercedes F1 team to shift to biofuel
Mercedes-AMG Formula One team PETRONAS and its logistics partners are working to deliver a fully biofuelled European season for their freight trucks. [ + ]
SA Water awarded for reservoir reserves
SA Water has received the Organisational Excellence Award at the Australian Water Association's 2023 National Water Awards. [ + ]
Revamped Trade-UPS program diverting e-waste from landfill
Schneider Electric's Trade-UPS program has been revamped for the Australian market, allowing partners to trade and recycle old UPS units free of charge. [ + ]
Sydney Opera House receives 6 star sustainability rating
Honeywell has announced its contributions to help the Sydney Opera House achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia. [ + ]
Government invests in industry growth centre
The Albanese government is investing $14 million into a home for locally developed and manufactured solutions for energy and emissions challenges. [ + ]
Clean energy Budget a "step in the right direction"
Following the launch of the Energy Next agenda, the speakers have given their opinions on the federal clean energy Budget. [ + ]
Greater Southern Sydney to receive major water upgrade
Sydney Water has commenced work on a major $80 million upgrade to its Nepean Water Filtration Plant south of Sydney. [ + ]
Yarra Valley Water announces five-year partnerships
Yarra Valley Water has a signed a partnership with Jaydo, Aqua Metro and MFJ Constructions to deliver its Pipes and Facilities Program. [ + ]
Breaking the Plastic Habit program awarded
Brookfield Properties has been awarded a CitySwitch Award in recognition of its Breaking the Plastic Habit program in Australia. [ + ]
South East Water wins award for leak detection program
South East Water's continuous flow leak detection initiative has won the Customer Experience Award at the Australian Water Awards. [ + ]
Greenwashing alert issued to company directors
Australian company directors should be on high alert as the competition watchdog cracks down on misleading environmental claims. [ + ]
Energy Next July agenda released
Energy Next, part of RX Global, has released the full program and agenda for its July event, which includes clean energy experts and organisations. [ + ]
Upgrade underway for SA water treatment plant
Work is underway at SA Water's Port Lincoln Wastewater Treatment Plant to enhance sewage treatment and the plant's overall performance. [ + ]
Using waste rubber for steel manufacturing
In a collaborative project between Australian businesses and organisations, a novel steel manufacturing process using waste rubber feedstock has been commercialised. [ + ]
