Industry News
Webinar unpacks role of packaging in a circular economy
Circular economy doesn't automatically mean reducing packaging, but when used correctly, good packaging design can be a part of the solution. [ + ]
Hounds hunt for leaks in water network
Hunting pedigree puppies are being trained to detect hidden leaks in city wastewater networks. [ + ]
Holcim certified for carbon-neutral concrete
Aggregated and concrete supplier Holcim has received certification from Climate Active to sell carbon-neutral products. [ + ]
Sustainable Kiwi bikinis please US buyers
As parts of North America begin to emerge from lockdown, New Zealand company Kalakoa Swim has seen a surge in interest for its sustainability-conscious bikinis. [ + ]
NCTCE launches free webinar series for cleantech industry
NCTCE has curated a webinar series — Cleantech Conversations — to highlight the innovation and 'pivoting' happening in the cleantech industry. [ + ]
CO2CRC welcomes tech-driven approach to carbon capture and storage
CO2CRC has welcomed Australian Government recognition of the role of carbon capture utilisation and storage in reducing Australia's carbon emissions. [ + ]
NZ's Waste Management launches first GRI Sustainability Report
The report presents the company's sustainability progress during 2019 across five key areas. [ + ]
Global emissions cut by 17% during pandemic
A massive decline in energy demand during the COVID-19 crisis saw carbon emissions drop by 17% on a daily basis during April. [ + ]
Register for Schneider's Innovation Day 2020
Schneider Electric's Innovation Day, which brings together the IT, data centre and built environment industries, will be held on 21 May 2020. [ + ]
Sydney's Central Park wins Environmental Excellence Award
Inner Sydney's Central Park has been announced the Environmental Excellence Award winner in the Urban Development Institute of Australia Wingate National Awards for Excellence. [ + ]
AECOM digitises environmental planning
Infrastructure firm AECOM has launched a platform that streamlines environmental documentation and stakeholder engagement throughout the environmental assessment process. [ + ]
ARENA funds renewable methane demo plant
A $2.2 million project will see construction of a demonstration renewable methane plant to assess the benefits of using methane to 'green' Australia's gas networks. [ + ]
$300m to advance hydrogen industry
The Australian Government has issued a mandate that will see $300 million invested in Australia's hydrogen industry via the Advancing Hydrogen Fund. [ + ]
FIMER's storage product available on SA Home Battery Scheme
FIMER's REACT 2 residential energy storage solution has now been included on the South Australian Home Battery Scheme. [ + ]
PPA seals deal for $570m solar farm project in Qld
Neoen has signed a 352 MWp PPA with CleanCo Queensland in one of Australia's most substantial renewable energy agreements to date. [ + ]
