Industry News
Recycled wastewater gives koalas a home among the gum trees
Urban Utilities used treated wastewater to help its blue gum plantation thrive — about four swimming pools' worth a day! [ + ]
Low-maintenance horizontal drum screens debut at Ozwater '21
CST Wastewater Solutions has introduced its horizontal in-channel rotary drum screening technology at Ozwater'21 this month. [ + ]
Hydrogen buses hit the road
In a commitment to more sustainable public transport operations, Transit Systems has purchased two hydrogen buses to service its public transport contracts. [ + ]
Maxwells H2O Services joins HydroChem
HydroChem has announced the acquisition of Cairns-based water treatment company Maxwells H2O Services, a specialist in commercial and industrial water treatment. [ + ]
Renewable hydrogen boost: ARENA funding announced
The Morrison government's funding commitment to the three large-scale renewable hydrogen projects in Western Australia and Victoria has been welcomed. [ + ]
Parasite discovery tackles wastewater foam
La Trobe researchers have discovered why Gordonia amarae bacteria are so difficult to combat with bacteriophages. [ + ]
Recycling ecology park opens $100m mixed waste plant
BINGO Industries has opened what is claimed to be the world's largest and most advanced dry mixed waste recycling facility at its Eastern Creek Recycling Ecology Park. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
