Industry News
City trial solves tricky recycling woes
Sydneysiders are taking advantage of a City of Sydney pilot program to recycle tricky items and divert waste from landfill during lockdown. [ + ]
New method to detect harmful microscopic parasites in water
Ultrasensitive CRISPR technology can quickly and easily identify the presence of Cryptosporidium parvum in water samples onsite. [ + ]
Quarry certification sets Qld on path to greener roads
Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads has granted a Quarry Registration Certificate to Alex Fraser's Archerfield and Nudgee Recycling Facilities. [ + ]
Flagging the financial risks of climate change
Edge Environment is partnering with Frontier Economics to help advise businesses on their climate-related financial risks and opportunities. [ + ]
Industry partners to build new PET recycling facility
Pact Group, Cleanaway, Asahi Beverages and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plan to build and operate a new PET recycling facility. [ + ]
SUEZ invests in surplus food marketplace
SUEZ has taken a 20% equity stake in online surplus food marketplace Yume Food as part of an investment in the circular economy. [ + ]
$108m investment to boost water security
The Australian Government is investing $108 million to improve water security and reliability across the country. [ + ]
Power network reforms to help solar get on the grid
Reforms designed to inject more small-scale solar into the grid have been finalised by the Australian Energy Market Commission. [ + ]
SMA selected to supply system tech for grid-forming storage project
SMA Solar Technology AG will supply central inverters for what is reported to be the world's largest grid-forming storage project. [ + ]
Innovative microgrid project demonstrates sustainable living design
A new-generation, solar-powered microgrid community in Melbourne's north is paving the way for low-cost, sustainable, residential energy. [ + ]
Code red for humanity: the latest IPCC report released
As the latest UN report issues a dire warning to global leaders, could a short-lived carbon tax be the answer to help avoid a climate disaster? [ + ]
Green process extracts flavonoids from apple pomace
A 'greener' process for extracting health-promoting molecules found in agricultural and food waste has been identified by researchers. [ + ]
ABB extends strategic partnership with IPD
IPD will become the preferred distributor of ABB's low-voltage power distribution product portfolio and the AC range of electric vehicle chargers. [ + ]
Energy Next announces cancellation
Energy Next has made the difficult decision to cancel its August event, which was due to run later this month. [ + ]
$5m training centre to advance clean energy transition
The University of Wollongong has been awarded $5 million in funding for an ARC Training Centre in Energy Technologies for Future Grids. [ + ]
