Industry News
BOC–Toyota partnership delivers hydrogen refuelling station
Toyota has opened a new $7.4 million Hydrogen Centre in Altona, Victoria, reported to be the state's first hydrogen refuelling station. [ + ]
Swedish discovery could save supermarket energy bills
Supermarket refrigerators are consuming far more energy than necessary due to incorrectly placed thermometers, according to an accidental finding by Swedish researchers. [ + ]
Dairy Australia commits to climate
Dairy Australia has launched a climate change strategy, detailing its climate commitment, investment intent and priorities across research, development and extension. [ + ]
Pig poo powers biogas plant
WELTEC BIOPOWER and Doranova have built a biogas plant in south-western Finland that runs entirely on liquid manure. [ + ]
Aus helps develop US next-gen solar thermal technology
The US Government is funding a pilot-scale testing facility to demonstrate a next-generation concentrated solar thermal technology that Australia helped develop. [ + ]
Study to assess local advanced recycling industry
A joint feasibility study will determine the technical, economic and environmental benefits of a local advanced recycling industry. [ + ]
Schneider Electric recognised for renewable energy leadership in Asia
Schneider Electric has been recognised by the Center for Resource Solutions for its leadership in building renewable energy markets and green power procurement in Asia. [ + ]
Brown coal gasification proposal questioned
Catalysis scientist and entrepreneur Professor Thomas Maschmeyer has questioned proposals to generate liquid hydrogen from brown coal fields by gasification. [ + ]
Paper-based single-use tableware more sustainable than reusable, says report
The energy and water required to wash reusable tableware gives paper-based single-use products an advantage when it comes to environmental impact. [ + ]
Solar-powered gin production makes a sustainable G&T
Award-winning gin producer Four Pillars is progressing towards a greener future with the installation of a 65.88 kW rooftop solar system at its Healesville distillery. [ + ]
Green port plans for WA coast
Plans to build Australia's first 'green' port near Exmouth are underway, with Gascoyne Gateway progressing with the company's next round of community reference groups. [ + ]
National Plastics Plan tackles problematic plastic
The Australian Government has released its National Plastics Plan 2021, proposing a wide range of APCO-led initiatives to fight plastic waste. [ + ]
Waste survey finds >80% of food packaging unfit for home recycling
A survey assessing 82 popular food products has found that more than 80% feature packaging that cannot be put into home recycling bins. [ + ]
Awards recognise Sunshine Coast sustainability strategy
Plans for protecting the environment and delivering a livable Sunshine Coast have made Sunshine Coast Council a Banksia Government Awards finalist. [ + ]
Circular economy hackathon delivers innovative goods
Teams of Australia and India's students and innovative start-ups turned their minds to solving global challenges at the inaugural India Australia Circular Economy Hackathon. [ + ]
