Industry News
Key projects take action on waste recovery plans
NWRIC and ACOR will deliver projects aligned to key targets in the National Waste Policy Action Plan to improve resource recovery standards and procedures. [ + ]
Pact and Cleanaway to build $38m plastic recycling plant in Vic
The new $38 million plastic recycling facility will process more than 20,000 tonnes of plastic packaging collected from household recycling bins into food-grade resins. [ + ]
AWRE 2021 cancelled following lockdown extensions
AWRE 2021 — scheduled for 25–26 August — has been cancelled due to the unfolding COVID-19 situation across the nation. [ + ]
83rd WIOA Victorian Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition
The Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) is pleased to bring the Annual Water Operations Conference and Exhibition to Bendigo. [ + ]
Partnership supports next generation of sustainability leaders
Enel Green Power Australia has partnered with Monash University to support the launch of its innovative and award-winning Green Steps program. [ + ]
Hydrant bikini set to solve soiling issues
An innovative fire hydrant protection device could significantly reduce maintenance costs and extend the life of hydrants. [ + ]
ABB wins contract to support Sydney Water infrastructure project
ABB will provide drive and motor products and services as part of Sydney Water's ProMac water and wastewater infrastructure project. [ + ]
Predicting power generation from wind and solar
Machine-learning technology is being used to accurately predict energy generation from wind and solar for integration with the national grid. [ + ]
500 Collins Street achieves Platinum WELL Certification
The office tower in Melbourne's CBD earned the distinction based on 10 categories of building performance. [ + ]
Maximising the energy extraction of wind farms
How can wind farms maximise the amount of energy extracted from wind? [ + ]
Code of conduct will hold carbon industry accountable
The climate-related consumer protection code of conduct aims to increase the quality of carbon abatement that is occurring in Australia. [ + ]
NZ Sustainable Energy Industry Awards winners announced
The Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand (SEANZ) has announced the winners of this year's SEANZ Fronius New Zealand Sustainable Energy Industry Awards. [ + ]
Bookings open for ARBS 2022
Bookings are open for ARBS 2022 — an industry event for air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services professionals being held in Melbourne from 27–29 April 2022. [ + ]
Recycled coffee cups given new life as gift wrap
RecycleMe cups feature a next-generation lining that allows them to be recycled within existing infrastructure. [ + ]
Heavy industry low-carbon research backed by $39 million funding
Australian technology company Calix is partnering in a low-carbon research project, which has been awarded $39 million in Australian Government funding. [ + ]
