Industry News
Parasite discovery tackles wastewater foam
La Trobe researchers have discovered why Gordonia amarae bacteria are so difficult to combat with bacteriophages. [ + ]
Jellies just got more sustainable
Cadbury, Pascall and The Natural Confectionery Co. treats can now be enjoyed with the knowledge that they're made using 100% renewable electricity. [ + ]
Victorian drive for an electric future
The Andrews Labor Government's $100 million package to make EVs more affordable has a 2030 target that will see half of all new car sales be ZEVs. [ + ]
National Summit 2021: councils can capitalise on clean economy
Government leaders will join forces to develop and accelerate the big ideas and solutions that are revolutionising Australia's approach to energy and climate change. [ + ]
Green power for major SA water pipeline
More than 7300 solar panels are now powering one of SA Water's major drinking water pipelines between the River Murray and Barossa Valley. [ + ]
Sydney Opera House and Honeywell partner towards Global Goals
Honeywell and the Sydney Opera House have formed a three-year partnership to collaborate on initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. [ + ]
Ultrawhite paint cools buildings
Researchers say that coating buildings with the new paint formulation may one day cool them off enough to reduce the need for air conditioning. [ + ]
Workplace waste generation underestimated
Contrary to what half of Australians believe, households do not create more waste than the business sector, reveals new research commissioned by Planet Ark. [ + ]
ACOR investigates organic waste to clean energy
A discussion paper has been released by the Australian Council of Recycling, investigating the potential to turn Australia's waste into clean energy. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Amatil commits to renewable energy future
Coca-Cola Amatil has joined the global RE100 renewable energy initiative, committing to power its entire operations with 100% renewable electricity by 2030. [ + ]
Jacobs joins digital city transformation efforts
Professional services company Jacobs has joined SCCANZ to support digital solutions that advance sustainability outcomes in our cities, towns and communities. [ + ]
Salmon oil makes sustainable plastic
Researchers are investigating ways to develop safe, biodegradable plastic alternatives to polyurethanes, derived from fish waste including heads, bones, skin and guts. [ + ]
Winning design that turns peanut waste into packaging
A student-led packaging design that turns peanut waste into packaging for a food company has won a global award for sustainable innovative packaging. [ + ]
Food waste's sustainability solution for farmed fish
A more sustainable global fish economy could be created by using food scraps to make high-quality food for farmed fish, according to a team of researchers at UWA. [ + ]
First Peoples and scientists gather to tackle changing climate
Traditional Owners and scientists across Australia are meeting to empower and enhance a First People's-led response to climate change. [ + ]
