Industry News
New playground for solar energy researchers
National and international solar thermal energy researchers now have a unique research facility available to them.
[ + ]Melbourne's Bay free from chemical run-off
Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne is being protected by Monash researchers who have developed 'rain gardens' that filter Melbourne's storm water, preventing chemically-tainted urban run-off from polluting the Bay and local streams.
[ + ]Highlighting the benefits of recycled organics
The NSW Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) has released Australia’s first guide to help councils weigh up the costs and benefits of using compost in their public parks and gardens.
[ + ]More companies reporting on sustainability
More Australian companies are reporting annually on sustainability, the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Senator Ian Campbell said recently.
[ + ]Making a profit from renewable energies
One of the world’s best-known oil and gas exploration and production companies is set to become move into alternative renewable energies through its involvement in the development of solar power.
[ + ]ANU comes to the mobile recycling party
The Australian National University is claiming to be the first university in Australia to implement the mobile phone recycling program MobileMuster.
[ + ]Climate change partnership proving fruitful
The Australia-China Climate Change Partnership is achieving practical outcomes, according to a report released by the Australian Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Senator Ian Campbell recently.
[ + ]Recycling-friendly LCD glass substrate
The proliferation of home entertainment systems has raised a number of issues, especially concerning the shelf life of LCDs and the impact of their disposal on the environment.
[ + ]Water quality calculator available online
With a new Water Quality Calculator now available on the internet, managing irrigation water quality to sustain crop production and deliver positive environmental outcomes is in sight.
[ + ]Victorians leading the take up of Green Power
Victorians are leading the way in signing up to the Green Power iniative, Victorian Environment Minister, John Thwaites, and Minister for Energy Resources and Industries, Theo Theophanous announced recently.
[ + ]Biogas isn't as bad as once thought: report
Biogas has created much discussion about its potential as an environmentally friendly alternative to oil and other fossil fuels.
[ + ]Improving reliability of the electricty grid
CSIRO technology will help to reduce black-outs and improve the reliability and efficiency of the electricity grid while reducing greenhouse emissions.
[ + ]Regional QLD continues with clean drinking water
Ipswich residents in Queensland will continue to enjoy access to clean drinking water thanks to funding from the Queensland Government.
[ + ]Jet sensors help sort waste
Advanced sensors originally designed for fast jet aircraft and battle tanks have been used to develop a new machine that can automatically identify and sort recyclable domestic waste.
[ + ]Motorists worst litterbags
Motorists are Australia’s worst litterbugs, throwing almost half the nation’s litter on highways and carparks, according to the results of a survey released recently.
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