Industry News
Nature-based solution tested at wastewater plant in Vic
Floating wetlands are being piloted as a way to improve water quality and increase habitat and biodiversity at Westernport Water's wastewater treatment plant. [ + ]
State of crisis preparedness: is your business ready?
The Crisis Value Erosion research paper by SenateSHJ analysed 30 notable business crises and found that crises involving environmental damage resulted in an average share price drop of 35.1%. [ + ]
Manufacturer makes the most of agricultural waste
An Australian manufacturer called Extracta is set to use agricultural waste to produce ingredients for the nutraceutical, food and cosmetic industries. [ + ]
UK-founded WRAP organisation opens APAC office in Adelaide
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) organisation will be working on food waste reduction, plastic pollution and sustainable textiles in the APAC region. [ + ]
What to look out for at All-Energy next month
Some of the speakers and themes for the upcoming renewables and clean energy-themed event have now been announced. [ + ]
Sustainable surgical glove plant opens in Malaysia
Mölnlycke has invested $50 million to open a site in Kulim that will produce gloves with sustainable energy and wastewater processes. [ + ]
ARENA funds pole position for EV charging
$871,000 will be used to install 50 electric vehicle chargers on street-side power poles in New South Wales as a trial that could potentially result in wider adoption of EVs. [ + ]
Waste Expo Australia announces conference agenda
Spread across two days, the event will feature product showcases and talks by experts in the recycling and waste management industry. [ + ]
Glass-recycling bins roll out in Victorian council areas
Victorian households will soon gain access to a fourth bin to make recycling more efficient, diverting tonnes of waste from the landfill. [ + ]
ABB selected for SA diesel-hybrid train fleet conversion
Forty-four Adelaide Metro trains will use regenerative braking technology to boost their energy efficiency and sustainability. [ + ]
Local supply of green hydrogen for SA industry
Renewable hydrogen produced at Hydrogen Park South Australia in Adelaide will be delivered to Whyalla for industrial processes, showcasing the possibilities of locally produced hydrogen. [ + ]
Plastic upcycling: from waste to fuel for less
Problem plastics could be diverted from landfills and converted into fuel sources using new upcycling technology. [ + ]
Research into NSW's water management released
The NSSN has worked with universities from across NSW to understand the state's water management capabilities. [ + ]
New carbon storage sites announced for WA, NT
Two offshore greenhouse gas storage facilities have been approved, for the first time since 2014, with carbon capture group CO2CRC welcoming the announcement. [ + ]
Green plastic research centre to open
A training and research centre planning to tackle pollution through 'green' plastics is set to open at The University of Queensland. [ + ]
