Industry News
Roadmap paves the path for a sustainable bioenergy future
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released its Bioenergy Roadmap which lays out a vision for a sustainable bioenergy industry. [ + ]
Melbourne council invites feedback on smart city tech use
The City of Stonnington in Melbourne is inviting community feedback as it embarks on a smart cities strategy. [ + ]
COP26 — significant gains but a long way to go
The Australian Government has said its 2030 emissions target is fixed but it is committed to "meeting and beating it" as around 200 countries reached a new climate deal and agreed to keep the 1.5°C global warming goal alive. [ + ]
Professor Veena Sahajwalla named Australian of the Year NSW in 2022
UNSW SMaRT Centre Director and microrecycling scientist Professor Veena Sahajwalla has been named as the Australian of the Year, New South Wales in 2022. [ + ]
REDcycle partners with iQ Renew to boost soft plastic recovery
The partnership of REDcycle and iQ Renew will help to transform the resource recovery of plastic waste, eventually creating packaging-to-packaging recycling. [ + ]
Bean plant roots turned into energy storage devices
Sweden-based researchers have used a special solution to turn plant roots into energy storage devices. [ + ]
CEFC green hydrogen funds to fuel zero-emission truck project
CEFC's first investment under the Advancing Hydrogen Fund will help develop a local hydrogen economy while driving down emissions in the transport sector. [ + ]
Businesses are cashing in on sustainability, according to new survey
The research conducted by Schneider Electric shows that the majority (63%) of businesses believe that sustainable transformation provides a competitive edge. [ + ]
Is water-saving tech effective in improving irrigation efficiency?
An international research team has questioned the effectiveness of technology adoption as a water-saving method for improving irrigation efficiency. [ + ]
Envirosuite partners with Aeroqual
The partnership will join Envirosuite and Aeroqual technologies to help solve complex air quality challenges across mining, waste, wastewater and industrial sectors. [ + ]
Study solves energy storage puzzle
Curtin University researchers have developed a method to determine which chemicals and types of metals are best to store and supply energy. [ + ]
Vic EPA appoints first Chief Investigator
The Environment Protection Authority has appointed Ernestina Di Marco as its first Chief Investigator. [ + ]
Vic Premier's Sustainability Awards — finalists announced
Victorians leading the transition to a circular economy have been recognised in the 2021 Premier's Sustainability Awards. [ + ]
Impact X Summit Sydney being held during COP26
Key international and Australian executives come together to accelerate pathways to net zero emissions. [ + ]
Government policy catching up to industry on net zero targets
The National Party of Australia has finally agreed to support, 'in principle', a net zero by 2050 policy, which has already been embraced by the agriculture and mining sectors. [ + ]
