Industry News
SciDev secures US contract for PFAS remediation
SciDev has secured a contract with US consulting firm Halff for the treatment of PFAS-impacted, investigation-derived waste on US Department of Defense sites. [ + ]
Consult Australia Awards — winners announced
The Consult Australia Awards, held at ICC Sydney, recognised the dedication of firms delivering complex infrastructure and design projects. [ + ]
Land water loss causes sea level rise in 21st century
An international team of scientists has found global water storage on land has plummeted since the start of the 21st century, overtaking glacier melt rates. [ + ]
Nature takes a back seat in the 2025–26 federal Budget
Less than one cent out of every dollar in the Australian federal Budget 2025–26 is allocated to protecting nature, the Australian Conservation Foundation said. [ + ]
BSC seeks to update and extend battery recycling scheme
The ACCC has opened public consultation on the Battery Stewardship Council's application to continue and update its authorisation of B-cycle. [ + ]
Hunter Water invests in water security and infrastructure
Hunter Water is ensuring the future of its water storage network by progressing six key reservoir upgrade projects. [ + ]
Startup secures patent for energy storage technology
Australian startup Allegro Energy has been granted a US patent for its modular micro-emulsion electrolyte system. [ + ]
ARENA boosts funding support for industrial decarbonisation
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has opened a second round of its Powering the Regions Fund: Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS) program. [ + ]
New partnership to produce renewable hydrogen derivatives
Climate Impact Corporation has announced its memorandum of understanding with Topsoe to collaborate on the production and delivery of renewable hydrogen derivatives. [ + ]
ACOR calls for critical action in recycling sector
The Australian Council of Recycling has released its 2025 Federal Policy Platform outlining actions needed to maximise the value of the recycling sector. [ + ]
GBCA and GHD partner on new circular procurement guide
Translating circular economy principles into real-world applications for new and refurbished buildings may be easier with a newly launched guide. [ + ]
Schneider Electric announces sustainability award winners
Schneider Electric has announced the Pacific winners of the Sustainability Impact Awards 2025. [ + ]
Hungry maggots help keep food scraps out of Sydney landfill
A NSW council trial has turned food waste from inner Sydney into around 19,000 kg of fertiliser and 6000 kg of protein-rich animal feed. [ + ]
Melbourne and Bandung join forces to tackle food waste
Applications are now open for the Melbourne-Bandung Food Waste Challenge, delivered in partnership between the City of Melbourne, Rocket Seeder and the City of Bandung. [ + ]
Ricoh partners with PrintReleaf carbon offset platform
Ricoh has announced a new partnership in Australia with PrintReleaf, an industry sustainability solution provider, delivered by Dynamic Software Solutions. [ + ]
