Industry News
Calls for mandated solar on new builds
A new report suggests up to 75% of Sydney's energy needs could be met if all rooftops had solar panels installed. [ + ]
Epson awarded AAA rating
Epson has received an AAA rating for the second consecutive year, the highest rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings in 2025. [ + ]
Mitigating the decline of FCAS prices
GridBeyond explores why there is a significant decline in FCAS in its latest white paper and provides what businesses can do to recoup lost revenues. [ + ]
Refilled drink dispenser reduces corporate plastic waste
Sydney-based drink company Refilled has prevented more than 440,000 single use bottles ending up in landfill from companies such as Meta, Uber and Docusign. [ + ]
Food waste action reduces methane emissions
An NZ food waste reduction initiative is providing 12,000 meals per day and helping prevent emissions from food going to landfill. [ + ]
VicReturn partners with Sports Environment Alliance
VicReturn learns from stadiums, councils and community sport through the Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) on how to improve its container deposit scheme, CDS Vic. [ + ]
City of Gosnells retains Gold for Waterwise initiatives
The City of Gosnells has once again earned Gold Waterwise accreditation from the Water Corporation, recognising its strong commitment to sustainable water management. [ + ]
Microplastics in food may contribute to glucose intolerance
A new study suggests microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver. [ + ]
Aussie wine brand addresses overlooked recycling flaw
South Australia's Nepenthe Wines has introduced fully removable aluminium tearaway capsules across all its still wines. [ + ]
TOMRA launches return point for reusable takeaway packaging
TOMRA Reuse showcased its Reuse Collection Point, capable of handling reusable takeaway packaging, at the REuse Economy Expo. [ + ]
Two community batteries go live in Campbelltown
The batteries together enable 140 local Cambelltown residents to benefit from renewable energy and save on household electricity costs. [ + ]
Nearmap and RenewMap partner to support project planning
The intelligence partnership brings high-resolution aerial imagery directly into the RenewMap platform to accelerate insights across the renewable energy sector. [ + ]
Community-scale energy solutions encouraged by AEMO report
Community Power Agency welcomes the AEMO engagement with DNSPs as a much-needed development in national energy planning. [ + ]
Australian landfills near breaking point
Major Australian cities are said to be heading towards landfill capacity by 2030, with fast fashion and unsustainable packaging pushing the limits. [ + ]
WaterAid Australia launches Walk for Water 2025
WaterAid Australia officially launched its Walk for Water 2025 fundraiser at Ozwater'25 to help people around the world gain access to clean water. [ + ]