Industry News
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. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Amatil commits to renewable energy future
Coca-Cola Amatil has joined the global RE100 renewable energy initiative, committing to power its entire operations with 100% renewable electricity by 2030. [ + ]
Jacobs joins digital city transformation efforts
Professional services company Jacobs has joined SCCANZ to support digital solutions that advance sustainability outcomes in our cities, towns and communities. [ + ]
Salmon oil makes sustainable plastic
Researchers are investigating ways to develop safe, biodegradable plastic alternatives to polyurethanes, derived from fish waste including heads, bones, skin and guts. [ + ]
Winning design that turns peanut waste into packaging
A student-led packaging design that turns peanut waste into packaging for a food company has won a global award for sustainable innovative packaging. [ + ]
Food waste's sustainability solution for farmed fish
A more sustainable global fish economy could be created by using food scraps to make high-quality food for farmed fish, according to a team of researchers at UWA. [ + ]
First Peoples and scientists gather to tackle changing climate
Traditional Owners and scientists across Australia are meeting to empower and enhance a First People's-led response to climate change. [ + ]
