Industry News
$165 billion opportunity for sustainable infrastructure
A project database of $165 billion represents an opportunity for sustainable infrastructure to enhance productivity and quality of life while reducing environmental impact. [ + ]
AWRE opens tomorrow
The Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo opens tomorrow — bringing together the waste, recycling and resource recovery sector. [ + ]
In-situ groundwater monitoring system developed by CSIRO
The SENSEI advanced in-situ sensor system is designed to provide water managers with real-time data to efficiently monitor and manage groundwater. [ + ]
Croissant inspires renewable energy solution
Croissant making has inspired a research team from Queen Mary University of London to solve a sustainable energy problem. [ + ]
Fremantle Biennale sheds light on climate change issues
A light installation at the second edition of the Fremantle Biennale art program, Undercurrent 19, calls attention to rising water levels and climate change. [ + ]
RedEarth reaches battery system milestone
RedEarth has earned CEC approval for its residential SunRise Home Battery system — an Australian outdoor-rated, plug-and-play battery system that stores excess solar electricity for use after sundown. [ + ]
E+H employees run for water access
Endress+Hauser employees have run and walked more than 2300 km to fund a water aid project in the Vietnamese province of Kon Tum. [ + ]
EV charger with integrated solar works 4x faster
Australian motorists will soon be able to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) up to four times faster with the release of what is claimed to be the world's first two-in-one solar inverter and EV charger. [ + ]
EPA ban will threaten NSW environment and economy, says ACOR
ACOR is concerned that the NSW EPA's proposed ban on resource recovery from municipal solid waste will negatively impact the state's environment and economy. [ + ]
Kellogg's takes the Yume Pledge
In a bid to reduce food waste, Kellogg's Australia will list surplus raw materials via a platform designed by Yume — an innovative online B2B marketplace for the sale of quality surplus food. [ + ]
Event strives to propel Australia's bioeconomy
Bioenergy Australia invites stakeholders in waste and circular economy policy leadership, waste management, financing and project development to Bioenergy STRONG 2019. [ + ]
Applications open for Scopus Researcher Awards
The awards recognise outstanding researchers in Australia and New Zealand who have made significant contributions to their fields and areas of research. [ + ]
Report says e-waste will double by 2050
Ahead of International E-Waste Day, the United Nations University has released a report estimating that global e-waste will more than double by 2050 to reach approximately 111 million tonnes per year. [ + ]
Govt prepares for summer fish deaths
The government has released a Native Fish Emergency Response Plan to protect the Murray–Darling Basin's native fish ahead of an expected hot and dry summer. [ + ]
CSIRO solar tech powers electric cars
CSIRO has developed solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging technology that connects EV charging stations with energy generated by rooftop solar panels. [ + ]
