Intended to solve the problem of plastic waste in the region, the hub will boost collaboration between researchers, communities, governments and businesses. [ + ]

The CSIRO has released research that shows the level of plastics pollution on beaches has been cut by almost a third. [ + ]

An agreement between Vast Solar and 1414 Degrees will see the two companies working to develop the concentrated solar power plant. [ + ]

The ride-sharing company is encouraging its drivers to use electric vehicles as part of its commitment for all its vehicles to be net zero by 2040. [ + ]

The seminars will feature experts from across the air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services sector covering a range of topics. [ + ]

Scipher Technologies has received $15m in funding to advance urban mining technologies that optimise raw material and commodity recovery contained in end-of-life electronic and electrical equipment. [ + ]

Three ABB-built optical sensors help increase the frequency of observations and capacity to precisely pinpoint the source of methane emissions. [ + ]

ETS, the hazardous waste and dangerous goods processing and disposal operator, has been acquired by REMONDIS Australia following a recent joint venture. [ + ]

Re.Group's acquisition of recycling service provider Polytrade will allow it to move further into value-adding of end products and remanufacturing within the domestic market. [ + ]

Businesses can apply to have the NSW Government fund up to 75% of the cost of electric vehicle charging stations. [ + ]

A Victorian scheme to build electric vehicle charging infrastructure for business use has extended its criteria to encourage applications. [ + ]

Urban Utilities has welcomed the release of a new Australian standard for what can and can't be flushed down the loo. [ + ]

A combined venture between two Melbourne companies will see the development of a recycling and power generation facility. [ + ]

A Perth-based piping and drainage specialist has been bought by Veolia, with all local employees to remain under the new partnership. [ + ]

Farmers can call the hotline so that ugly but good-to-eat produce that had been rejected by retailers can be rescued and sold to consumers. [ + ]