Industry News
FIFA World Cup to generate 156 tonnes of plastic waste
The single-use plastics could stretch the length of more than 13,000 football pitches — and may increase due to the recent reusable bottle ban. [ + ]
Collaboration provides NZ's largest smart water meter upgrade
100,000 digital water meters were installed as part of a plan to connect almost half a million smart meters in total across the Auckland region. [ + ]
Refinery transforms CO2 into useable raw materials
The fully integrated multi-purpose carbon refinery marks a milestone for global industrial decarbonisation. [ + ]
Siemens expands Fusesaver manufacturing facility
The expansion to new premises is expected to double the workforce and increase exports by more than $300 million over the next 10 years. [ + ]
Top super funds lacking investment in renewable energy
The study found that Canadian pension funds have invested $408 million more in Australian renewable energy projects since 2020 than Aussie super funds. [ + ]
Antibiotics in wastewater may contribute to antimicrobial resistance
Treatment plants can act as hidden reservoirs of bioactivity, says new research, with both antibiotics and their by-products contributing to resistance. [ + ]
BESS project provides long-duration battery for NSW
The Limondale Battery Energy Storage System has a total storage capacity of at least 400 MWh, with the ability to provide energy for over eight hours. [ + ]
GECA and ACOR launch national standard for recycling
The ARF standard supports best practice in environmental management, operational performance, transparency, health and safety, and social responsibility. [ + ]
Sydney next to welcome electric hydrofoiling vessels
The multiple VS–12 vessels are set to increase capacity on the city's waterways without adding significant noise, emissions or shoreline impact. [ + ]
Councils named as best 'impossible-to-recycle' recyclers
Three Sydney councils have been named Australia's top councils for successfully recycling hard-to-recycle household waste. [ + ]
New Qld expo focuses on waste and recycling
The newly launched event will be held on 29–30 July 2027 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
COP31 electrification target announced
This comes as part of a wider package of non-negotiated Action Agenda initiatives and targets announced at the Bonn Climate Change Conference. [ + ]
Counting down to Singapore International Water Week 2026
Now in its 11th year, SIWW2026 will be held from 15–18 June 2026 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. [ + ]
Airport receives sustainability certification
The terminal expansion achieved a 5 Star Green Star Buildings certification from the Green Building Council of Australia. [ + ]
AMS announces 2026 Beamex User Group meeting
After a two-year break, the Beamex User Group meeting returns to the Sunshine Coast over two days in November. [ + ]
