Industry News
Sustainable food and land use project launched
A new initiative aimed at developing a roadmap for a sustainable food and land use system for Australia has been launched by economist Professor Jeffrey Sachs. [ + ]
Minister for Cities joins Smart Cities Week
Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population Alan Tudge will share his vision for smart, connected cities at the opening plenary at Smart Cities Week. [ + ]
Household waste is set to generate energy in WA
A large-scale energy-from-waste project is expected to divert 400,000 tonnes of household and industrial waste from landfill each year and power up to 50,000 homes. [ + ]
Southern Green Gas and APA to develop renewable methane
Southern Green Gas has entered into a joint development agreement with APA Group, which will see the parties work together on renewable methane projects. [ + ]
Australia unprepared for AVs — research report
Australian property and infrastructure owners are not prepared for autonomous vehicles (AVs) and risk significantly devaluing their assets, Arcadis report reveals. [ + ]
Seeking ideas on reducing emissions from WWTPs
Melbourne Water is launching a competition where entrants can submit ideas on how to reduce wastewater emissions and potentially share in an AU$200,000 prize pool. [ + ]
Barwon Water is plugging in a solar array
Barwon Water's focus on renewable energy is designed to limit its impact on the environment and help to keep costs down for its customers. [ + ]
Record-breaking attendance at All-Energy Australia 2018
More than 8500 visitors attended this year's All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference, exploring the latest in government policies, renewables and clean energy technology. [ + ]
Artwork made of ocean plastic on display at Customs House
An art installation comprising 2255 orange spheres made from 120 kg of ocean debris has been suspended from the ceiling of Sydney's Customs House. [ + ]
Industry comes together for IoT Impact conference
One month after the launch of IoT Impact, Australia's largest IoT (Internet of Things) conference and exhibition, the inaugural event has been hailed a big success. [ + ]
'Father of photovoltaics' accepts Global Energy Prize
UNSW's Professor Martin Green has received the Global Energy Prize, in recognition of his research, development and educational activities in the field of photovoltaics. [ + ]
Sydney Water chooses Veolia for primary separation
Veolia Water Technologies has been awarded a contract for the supply of 20 Hydrotech Drumfilters for mechanical primary treatment at two of Sydney Water's treatment plants. [ + ]
Consumers lack confidence in Aus recycling services
The effectiveness of recycling services across Australia is being seriously questioned, according to a new survey from UNSW Sydney. [ + ]
Large-scale wind power would cause warming in the US
Large-scale wind power generation would warm the Continental United States 0.24°C because wind turbines redistribute heat in the atmosphere, according to new research. [ + ]
5 tips for planning your CSR/sustainability strategy
The report 'Planning Your CSR Strategy and Making it Work for Your Business' pinpoints the challenges businesses face in implementing CSR/sustainability programs. [ + ]
