Industry News
Businesses use AI to manage sustainability reporting
Australian businesses are accelerating their adoption of AI, yet research shows many still face barriers to realising its full potential. [ + ]
Battery-free sensors close to reality
Early applications, such as electronic shelf labels, could reach market in three to five years. [ + ]
Manufacturers could be missing out on govt energy funding
An energy advisory firm said Australian businesses could be missing out on millions of dollars because they haven't done the groundwork to access them. [ + ]
Renewable energy to power 4 million Aussie homes by 2030
The 19 government-backed projects will deliver 7.8 GW of renewable generation and a further 7.9 GWh in battery storage through hybrid projects. [ + ]
Urban farming network provides sustainable food to CBD
Macrofarms are designed to transform underutilised urban spaces into optimised hydroponic farms which grow diverse produce year-round in indoor environments. [ + ]
Epson renews fashion partnership
Through this partnership, the company will provide its technologies and expertise to the next generation of creators. [ + ]
Collaboration advances Digital Metering Program
The technology will provide near real-time visibility of customers' water consumption, enabling faster leak detection and quicker response to reduce water loss. [ + ]
Aussie founder reduces need for plastic pallet wrap
The frank green entrepreneur aims to disrupt the $10 billion global packaging industry with his new venture, No Wrap. [ + ]
Retread tyre industry under threat: report
Market analysis by TSA has found the Australian retread market share has halved in under a decade, threatening an 100-year-old circular economy industry. [ + ]
CSIRO job cuts cause industry concern
Farmers are calling on the Australian Government to ensure there is no impact on the climate modelling and projections from the organisation. [ + ]
Renewable energy tender to power a third of NSW homes
Once awarded, the state government said it will pave the way for NSW to achieve up to 90% of its renewable energy generation target of 12 gigawatts by 2030. [ + ]
Tassie off-grid pod selected as water prize semi-finalist
The Australian-designed, self-powered desalination unit uses wave, solar and wind energy to convert seawater into drinking water. [ + ]
$1m partnership to protect Australian waterways
Suntory Oceania and Griffith University will fund critical research and help inform how Australians protect water for future generations. [ + ]
Ecolab releases 2025 report
The 2025 Growth & Impact Report highlights how the company continues to deliver strong business performance while deepening its impact on customers. [ + ]
Green schemes take a hit in federal Budget 2026
The Australian Government announced its Budget for the 2026–2027 financial year, with future EV owners and some sustainability projects left the worse for wear. [ + ]
