Industry News
USQ receives funding to tackle Australia's waste problem
Minister for Education Alan Tudge has announced $2m for the 'New Options for Waste and Saving the Environment' (NO WASTE) project to refresh recycling and upcycling processes. [ + ]
Standalone water treatment system inspired by nature
The sustainable, standalone water treatment system removes persistent organic pollutants from industrial wastewater. [ + ]
Government grant scheme for composting developments
The NSW Government is accepting applications for grants of up to $2 million for projects that help process organic waste into useful materials. [ + ]
Energy from Waste Infrastructure Plan in NSW
Cleanaway noted that the new plan limits the development of energy-from-waste facilities to four priority infrastructure areas, all of which are located outside the Sydney Basin. [ + ]
$7 million recycling boost for regional and remote Australia
The government funding will help build new or expand existing recycling facilities in remote and regional areas of Australia. [ + ]
Some electric vehicles are greener than others, study finds
Research evaluating electric vehicles on energy consumption and overall emissions has found that battery electric vehicles performed best in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
A spoonful of sugar for long-lasting lithium–sulfur batteries
Researchers have managed to stabilise lithium–sulfur battery technology by simply using a glucose-based additive on the positive electrode. [ + ]
Program to help councils supercharge climate action
A pilot program has been designed to help local governments determine high-impact solutions for reducing emissions in their local area. [ + ]
Hot Queensland sun helps to brew ice-cold beers
Yatala brewery is making beer with the Queensland sun after the installation of what is believed to be the biggest solar project at any brewery in the country. [ + ]
Kellogg launches recyclable retail displays across Australia
Kellogg Australia has revealed that it will trial 1000 recyclable displays across retail stores nationwide. [ + ]
Australia must reach net zero emissions: ATSE
To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, Australia must reach net zero emissions by 2050 at the very latest and set ambitious interim emissions targets for 2030. [ + ]
Envirosuite and Western Australia’s Water Corporation enter into SeweX proof of concept
Envirosuite has agreed terms with Western Australia’s Water Corporation for a proof of concept of its SeweX software solution for the water industry. [ + ]
Advanced materials facility key to a sustainable future
The facility will enable scientists to develop the next generation of advanced materials to achieve a more sustainable future for society. [ + ]
Studying platypus populations in North West Sydney
Water samples taken from the Cattai Creek catchment will be analysed for traces of platypus environmental DNA (eDNA) to establish platypus numbers in the area. [ + ]
Victoria's zoos now powered by 100% renewable energy
Healesville Sanctuary is powered by the Crowlands Wind Farm near Ararat, while Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo use 100% GreenPower. [ + ]
