Industry News
Swedish–Australian sustainability committee launches
Fourteen companies have joined the committee to advocate an active approach to a net zero economy. [ + ]
Trenchless tech trialled in Qld for water pipe rehabilitation
A new robot-delivered spray lining technology that makes water pipe renewal faster could also add up to 50 years to the pipe's service life. [ + ]
Banksia National Sustainability winners announced
Organisations, businesses and people boosting sustainability, circular economies and recycling have been recognised by the Banksia Foundation. [ + ]
Call for funding to fast-track smart communities
The Australian Smart Communities Association (ASCA) has released its 2022 Federal Election Platform aimed at fast-tracking Australia's smart community agenda. [ + ]
Global sustainability reporting standards drafts released
Two draft reporting standards relating to the disclosure of sustainability-related and climate-related financial information have been released by the ISSB. [ + ]
Close the Loop expands packaging offerings in US
The recycling company has further expanded its presence in the United States with the launch of Close the Loop Packaging. [ + ]
Sydney Water and Veolia sign memorandum of understanding
The partnership will see new and old technologies leveraged to help push the city towards a circular economy. [ + ]
RMF gets additional $60m for advanced plastic recycling
The federal funding complements the $190 million already contributed from the Australian Government and will go towards advanced plastic recycling technology. [ + ]
Australia sees record-breaking year for battery storage
Australia continues to expand its energy storage capacity through the installation of both residential and large-scale grid batteries. [ + ]
Circular economy for Western Parkland City
Sydney Water has revealed its plans for a $1 trillion circular economy across the Western Parkland City. [ + ]
Plastic bags see new life as concrete
Hundreds of thousands of soft plastic bags have been recycled into a concrete aggregate in Queensland, which has kept them from ending up in landfill. [ + ]
Registration opens for ARBS 2022
Those interested in joining the country's only international air conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition can now sign up for tickets. [ + ]
CSIRO tackles plastic pollution with $50 million fund
Australia's national science agency is tackling plastic pollution head on with the Ending Plastic Waste Mission, aiming to change plastic use and recycling. [ + ]
ACOR recommends ministerial position for circular economy
The peak body for recycling in Australia has recommended the creation of a ministerial position dedicated to the circular economy. [ + ]
NWRIC announces new CEO
Rick Ralph has been appointed as the CEO of the National Waste and Recycling Industry Council. [ + ]
