Industry News
Structured battery could pave the way for lighter, energy-efficient cars
A newly developed structured battery could increase the driving range of an electric car by up to 70% on a single charge and halve the weight of a laptop. [ + ]
BlueScope joins push to decarbonise heavy industry
BlueScope Steel has joined HILT CRC, an Australian-based collaborative venture that is working towards creating a low-carbon heavy industry sector. [ + ]
SULO bins turn circular using recycled content
Pact Group has begun to manufacture its SULO bins using plastic packaging waste to create bins made from recycled content for local councils. [ + ]
Agrivoltaics — key to reaching net zero?
Macquarie University researchers led the first workshop in NSW to advance investigation into the adoption of agrivoltaics in the race to net zero. [ + ]
RMIT program for sustainable building design and construction
RMIT has launched a suite of vocational education skill sets to prepare the local building design and construction workforces for the clean economy future. [ + ]
Government funds high-tech sorting facility in WA
A $15m paper and cardboard sorting facility at Veolia's Bibra Lake Resource Recovery Park is set to receive $8.3m from the federal and WA governments. [ + ]
$8m Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to end plastic waste
CSIRO and Murdoch University are developing 100% compostable bioplastics which are designed to break down in compost, land or water, without leaving a trace. [ + ]
Government investing in solar PV manufacturing innovation
ARENA has opened the first phase of its $1 billion Solar Sunshot Program designed to support innovation in Australia’s solar PV manufacturing industry. [ + ]
Australian tech could solve Sydney's PFAS problem
Manufactured at Emu Plains, EPOC Enviro's technology has now remediated more than 1 billion litres of PFAS-impacted waters at over 30 sites globally. [ + ]
Ultragreen high-rise planned for St Kilda
Gamuda Land's multi-residential Fareham development is focused on achieving net zero in operations and a minimum 8-star average NatHERS rating. [ + ]
IMARC 2024: the global mining and resources event is back
Energy transition and decarbonisation will be under discussion at IMARC, which is being held at ICC Sydney from 29–31 October 2024. [ + ]
Turning CO2 into an eco-friendly resource
A new research initiative based at The University of Queensland could see carbon dioxide becoming a useful resource in the production of fuels and chemicals. [ + ]
Williams River remediation project kicks off
Hunter Water has commenced remediation efforts to help protect the eroding river banks of the Williams River, spanning from Seaham to Clarence Town. [ + ]
Central Pier demolition waste turned into road base, new products
More than 80% of waste from the demolition of Central Pier is being repurposed for use in construction and manufacturing sectors across Victoria. [ + ]
Energy-efficient manufacturing tech for packaging
A Finnish initiative demonstrates manufacturing technology with the potential to reduce water consumption by up to 90% and halve overall energy consumption. [ + ]