Industry News
The AWRE 2023 wrap
AWRE 2023 has come to a close, with the mood across the event being that Australia needs to accelerate efforts to manage waste or risk missing its 2030 targets. [ + ]
Dumping mining waste for a good cause
Flinders University has started a new initiative focused on improving both mine site closures and mining's impact on the landscape. [ + ]
Hydrogen refuelling station for heavy transport vehicles in Australia
Coregas has launched its H2Station hydrogen refuelling station for heavy vehicles. [ + ]
Renewables cheapest amid rising technology costs
Despite a 20% average rise in technology costs, renewables have retained their position as Australia's cheapest new-build electricity generation. [ + ]
$60m in grants to help boost recycling of hard-to-recycle plastics
The Australian Government has launched a $60m fund for recycling infrastructure and is also developing a national framework for recycled content traceability. [ + ]
The 2023 Eureka Prize finalists focusing on sustainability
The finalists for the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes have been announced, with various candidates selected for their sustainability projects. [ + ]
Climate Council welcomes new offshore wind project
The Climate Council has welcomed the federal government's announcement of a new offshore wind project in the Hunter region. [ + ]
CSIRO providing R&D support to SMEs
CSIRO is providing free research and development support to small and medium businesses working in the plastic and recycling sector through a 10-week program. [ + ]
Orica emissions reduction project successful
Orica has announced the completion of its Kooragang Island Decarbonisation Project in Newcastle, reducing almost half of the site's emissions. [ + ]
Plastics found in strawberry fields
Researchers found that the plastic mulch used to support the growth of Californian strawberries sheds large quantities of plastic mulch fragments. [ + ]
Positive reception for Australia-Indonesia EV partnership
Behyad Jafari, Electric Vehicle Council CEO, has commented on Australia and Indonesia's recent agreement to advance collaboration on EV production. [ + ]
How the world is dealing with plastic pollution
CSIRO has published a book shining a light on how communities across the globe are dealing with the plastic pollution crisis, with various case studies highlighted. [ + ]
Circular Plastics Australia named sustainability leader
Circular Plastics Australia (PET) has been named as a sustainability leader in manufacturing and consumer goods for its two PET plastic bottle recycling facilities. [ + ]
APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program finalists announced
PepsiCo has announced the finalists for its APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program Sustainability Edition, with Australian technology startup Adiona selected. [ + ]
One month to go until AWRE Summit
With just under a month until the AWRE Summit, the program has been expanded to meet industry demand. [ + ]
