Industry News
On-tap bubbles save glass from landfill
Only 57% of glass we put into our recycling bins is actually recycled, with the remaining 43% destined for landfill. [ + ]
Cape Byron Distillery is Sustainable Distillery of the Year
Cape Byron Distillery, producer of Brookie's Byron Gin, has been named international Sustainable Distillery of the Year at the recent Icons of Gin awards 2020 in London. [ + ]
Tony Wong takes new direction for water-sensitive cities
Tony Wong has stepped down as CEO of the CRC for Water Sensitive Cities, taking on new roles within the CRCWSC and the Water Sensitive Cities Institute. [ + ]
Infrastructure Australia lists priorities
Infrastructure Australia's Priority List has brought national initiatives on water, waste and coastal inundation to the forefront. [ + ]
Pump industry awaits ARBS 2020
Targeting the HVAC&R and building services landscape, the event will host more than 300 exhibitors, a renowned industry awards program and comprehensive seminar program. [ + ]
SMC to showcase latest wastewater solutions at WIOA
April's WIOA Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition will showcase new technologies, equipment, services and ideas related to the water industry. [ + ]
Bubble tech blows contaminants out of the water
Australian water treatment company Evocra has developed an innovative technology that uses bubbles to remove contaminants such as microplastics from water. [ + ]
Arcadis is engineering partner on Daintree Renewable Microgrid Project
Arcadis will support Volt Advisory in designing a microgrid powered by 100% renewable energy sources on behalf of locally owned Daintree Renewable Energy. [ + ]
Greening the Green aims to boost soft plastics recycling
PepsiCo and Clean Up Australia have launched a three-year program aimed at educating consumers on soft plastics recovery and increasing soft plastics recycling across Australia. [ + ]
NZ motorists offset fuel emissions with Z App
NZ motorists can now offset their fuel emissions using the Carbon Count feature in Z Energy's Z App, supporting the protection of permanent, local forests. [ + ]
Qualitas launches build-to-rent fund
A fund has been announced by Qualitas to finance the construction and management of energy-efficient, low-emissions, build-to-rent residential buildings. [ + ]
Smart Cities 2020
Smart Cities gathers Australia's city and place makers from all levels of government to connect the dots to create prosperous, livable cities. [ + ]
AEMC issues paper wants the lowdown on EV prep
Australia needs a roadmap to get its energy system ready for an electric vehicle future, said the Australian Energy Market Commission. [ + ]
Report reconfirms need for better recycling standards
Another report has been released confirming that better recycling standards and specifications are needed in Australia. [ + ]
UNSW researchers awarded millions in funding
The CRC-P Program has awarded UNSW Sydney researchers with millions in grants across projects including recycled waste plastics, solar technology and cobalt production. [ + ]
