Industry News
Veolia's nationwide green energy project launched
Veolia has launched a nationwide decarbonisation project across its Australian operation to reach ecological transformation and support its net zero ambition. [ + ]
ARENA to fund eight grid-scale batteries
ARENA has announced $176 million in conditional funding to eight grid-scale battery projects across Australia, on behalf of the Australian Government. [ + ]
SA trialling advanced soft plastics recycling scheme
Led by AFGC in partnership with CAWRA and three local councils, the kerbside recycling trial aims to close the loop on soft plastic packaging. [ + ]
Closing the loop on nappies: an Aussie trial
Kimberly-Clark announces details of its nappy recycling pilot that could provide Australia with a solution for the 1.5 billion nappies that end up in landfill each year. [ + ]
Using smoke to draw out sneaky stormwater
SA Water is set to begin discharging small amounts of smoke into Naracoorte's sewerage network to test for any incorrect or illegal stormwater connections. [ + ]
Qld solar farm one step closer to target
In partnership with Salesforce, X-ELIO has launched its Blue Grass Solar Farm, located 14 km from Chinchilla in Queensland's Western Downs. [ + ]
AusNet to connect large wind farm to the grid in Victoria
The Golden Plains Wind Farm in Southwest Victoria will be connected to the grid by AusNet — it will power more than 750,000 homes when the project is completed. [ + ]
Strategic agreement to develop sustainable water management
Fujitsu Australia and Iota have announced a strategic agreement for ongoing product development and implementation of the Lentic IoT solution for the water utility sector. [ + ]
Lithium battery recycling initiative
Researchers at the University of Sydney and ABRI have teamed up to champion the safe and sustainable expansion of NSW's lithium battery recycling industry. [ + ]
FIFA World Cup kicks off using smart streetlights
As part of the sustainable agenda for the FIFA World Cup preparation, LED streetlights from the US were installed in Doha, Qatar. [ + ]
Closing the gap: WSAA water services report
The WSAA has released its full report titled 'Closing the Water for People and Communities Gap: Improving water services to First Nations remote communities'. [ + ]
South Australian methane-buster company wins award
CH4 Australia has been recognised as the South Australian Climate Change Leader for Business and Industry for its work in reducing enteric methane emissions. [ + ]
Major upgrade planned for Castle Hill Water Recycling Plant
Sydney Water has awarded a major contract to upgrade the Castle Hill Water Recycling Plant in Sydney's North-West. [ + ]
Cladding recycling scheme wins stewardship award
Fairview has announced its Ecoloop recycling facility has won a Product Stewardship Award for Best Stewardship Outcomes by an SME business. [ + ]
Evolution to fully electrify light utility fleet
Evolution has announced a partnership with Tembo for the full electrification of its fleet of light utility vehicles for traffic and fleet management. [ + ]
