Industry News
National commitment to circular economy by 2030
ACOR has welcomed the pledge from the Environment Ministers Meeting (EMM) to work with the private sector to achieve a circular economy by 2030. [ + ]
SA Water solar project claims energy gong
One of the largest solar initiatives in Australia's water industry has been recognised by its energy counterparts as The Energy Project of the Year. [ + ]
Charging energy resilience against extreme weather in Vic
The Victorian Government is building up its energy network resilience to provide community protection from future extreme weather events in the state. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia to showcase cleantech startups
All-Energy Australia is set to host the EnergyLab Start-Up Showcase which provides a platform for clean tech startups in Australia and NZ. [ + ]
Envirosuite and SGS enter into strategic alliance partnership agreement
Combining SGS's services with Envirosuite’s platform will allow users to manage compliance requirements and make more informed operating decisions. [ + ]
Waste to energy: fats, oils and grease to power homes
Food scraps, wastewater, fats, oils and grease could be diverted from landfill and converted to renewable energy at a new western Sydney waste hub, potentially powering 120,000 homes. [ + ]
Closing the waste loop at marathon event in Vic
The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival this month delivered a more sustainable approach to waste with help from compostable cups supplied by Detpak. [ + ]
Whyalla's water waste upgrade
Work is underway to upgrade SA Water's recycled water plant in Whyalla, to enhance sewage treatment and the plant's overall performance. [ + ]
Taking charge of battery waste — a government-backed scheme
The B-cycle scheme has doubled the national collection rate of batteries, recycling the equivalent of 38 million AA batteries in its first six months. [ + ]
$43 million to help industry to reduce emissions
ARENA has launched a $43m grants program that is aiming to identify ways to reduce energy costs and emissions in the industrial sector. [ + ]
Sunshine state's renewable energy plan
Queensland is investing in a super grid, wind and solar farms, and renewable storage in order to reach a new renewable energy target of 80% by 2035. [ + ]
Energy storage targets for Victoria
Energy storage is crucial for Australia's transition to 100% clean energy — now the Andrews Labor government has introduced targets. [ + ]
Finding the pathway to decarbonise heavy industry
Experts have converged on Adelaide to chart pathways to decarbonise heavy industry at this year's HiTeMP 3 Forum, hosted by the University of Adelaide. [ + ]
Australia faces billion-dollar losses from extreme weather
A new report into the impact of extreme weather like storms, floods and droughts predicts the country could lose over $450 billion by 2050. [ + ]
Independent review of Australia's Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme
The Independent review is the start of TSA's wide industry and community consultation on sustainable value going forward. [ + ]
