Industry News
BSC seeks to update and extend battery recycling scheme
The ACCC has opened public consultation on the Battery Stewardship Council's application to continue and update its authorisation of B-cycle. [ + ]
Startup secures patent for energy storage technology
Australian startup Allegro Energy has been granted a US patent for its modular micro-emulsion electrolyte system. [ + ]
Hunter Water invests in water security and infrastructure
Hunter Water is ensuring the future of its water storage network by progressing six key reservoir upgrade projects. [ + ]
ARENA boosts funding support for industrial decarbonisation
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has opened a second round of its Powering the Regions Fund: Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS) program. [ + ]
New partnership to produce renewable hydrogen derivatives
Climate Impact Corporation has announced its memorandum of understanding with Topsoe to collaborate on the production and delivery of renewable hydrogen derivatives. [ + ]
ACOR calls for critical action in recycling sector
The Australian Council of Recycling has released its 2025 Federal Policy Platform outlining actions needed to maximise the value of the recycling sector. [ + ]
GBCA and GHD partner on new circular procurement guide
Translating circular economy principles into real-world applications for new and refurbished buildings may be easier with a newly launched guide. [ + ]
Schneider Electric announces sustainability award winners
Schneider Electric has announced the Pacific winners of the Sustainability Impact Awards 2025. [ + ]
Hungry maggots help keep food scraps out of Sydney landfill
A NSW council trial has turned food waste from inner Sydney into around 19,000 kg of fertiliser and 6000 kg of protein-rich animal feed. [ + ]
Ricoh partners with PrintReleaf carbon offset platform
Ricoh has announced a new partnership in Australia with PrintReleaf, an industry sustainability solution provider, delivered by Dynamic Software Solutions. [ + ]
Melbourne and Bandung join forces to tackle food waste
Applications are now open for the Melbourne-Bandung Food Waste Challenge, delivered in partnership between the City of Melbourne, Rocket Seeder and the City of Bandung. [ + ]
City of Casey announces community climate action initiative
The City of Casey in Victoria has commenced its Climate Action Living Lab, which aims to harness the collective expertise of a range of partners to address climate challenges for a safer, more sustainable future. [ + ]
Basketball Vic reduces sports ball waste with TreadLightly
Basketball Victoria has joined the TreadLightly program to help reduce the millions of sports balls that are discarded into landfill each year. [ + ]
EOI released for Sydney circular economy precinct
Sydney Water is creating a 12-hectare circular economy zone (CEZ) in Western Sydney, set to drive economic growth, create new jobs and foster sustainable innovation. [ + ]
Low-carbon liquid fuels industry gets funding boost
The Australian Government is providing $250 million to accelerate the pace of the country's growing domestic low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) industry. [ + ]
