Industry News
Melbourne plant takes composting to the next level
A waste treatment plant in Melbourne heralds industrial-scale composting and slashed carbon emissions. [ + ]
Solar Victoria appoints new CEO
Solar Victoria has appointed a new CEO, Stan Krpan, who will lead the implementation of the state government's Solar Homes Package. [ + ]
On a mission for green space
202020 Vision is touring Australia to foster collaboration between councils and communities in a bid to achieve more green spaces in our cities. [ + ]
NZ waste company acheives emissions-reduction certification
Waste Management in NZ has achieved CEMARS certification for managing and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. [ + ]
Six Green Stars for Sydney's Green Square
Sydney's Green Square has been awarded the highest possible Green Star community rating for the sustainable planning, design and construction of the project. [ + ]
Developing low-cost tandem perovskite solar cells
Research is underway at the University of Toledo to create a high-efficiency, low-cost material that can harness solar energy. [ + ]
Recycled paper may not be best for planet, says study
A Swedish study has revealed that paper from fresh fibres has a lower environmental impact than paper from recycled fibres in certain situations. [ + ]
Major parties graded 'C' in recycling
Australia's waste and recycling associations have issued a 'C' grade to the three major political parties. [ + ]
Marine plastic is impairing oxygen-producing bacteria
A study published in Communications Biology has revealed that the marine bacteria producing 10% of our oxygen supply is under threat from plastic pollution. [ + ]
DNA technology detects the real E.coli
Researchers at Australian Water Quality Centre laboratories are using DNA technology to differentiate between non-infectious bacterial blooms and potentially dangerous E. coli. [ + ]
Goodbye batteries, hello brick building
A new technology involving a modified construction crane, an electric motor and 35-tonne bricks is providing long-duration energy storage. [ + ]
Flying kangaroo goes green
Qantas has raised the sustainability bar for the airline industry by launching what is claimed to be the world's first zero-waste commercial flight. [ + ]
Transform program fights food waste
A new program steered by the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre aims to transform food waste into innovative high-value products. [ + ]
ABB opens site on Mission to Zero
ABB has opened a carbon-neutral production site in Lüdenscheid, Germany, as part of its Mission to Zero project to transition to sustainable energy. [ + ]
Global waste standard open for public comment
Global Reporting Initiative is developing a new global waste standard and has called on the public to comment. [ + ]
