Industry News
Enable wins Premier's Sustainability Award
Enable Social Enterprises has taken out the Premier's Recognition Award at the Premier's Sustainability Awards for its work employing disadvantaged people in a successful e-waste business. [ + ]
SKM Recycling acquired for $66m
Cleanaway Waste Management has acquired the assets of the SKM Recycling Group, including properties, plant and equipment. [ + ]
NSW and Vic not fantastic on plastic, says WWF
WWF-Australia has rated the nation's states and territories on their efforts to tackle single-use plastics — NSW and Victoria fall at the bottom of the scorecard. [ + ]
Nothing fishy about Commonwealth-managed fisheries
For the sixth consecutive year, Australia's Commonwealth-managed fisheries have been deemed to be in good shape and fished sustainably. [ + ]
One in three Victorians hang onto old phones
Since the state government's e-waste to landfill ban, many Victorians are disposing of their e-waste correctly, but most are still storing old electronics at home, resulting in valuable resources sitting idle. [ + ]
Partners collaborate on large-scale native tree project
Woodside and Greening Australia are collaborating to undertake large-scale, native tree planting projects that will generate quality carbon offsets. [ + ]
ABB charged with electrifying vehicles at new port
ABB has won a contract to deliver and commission integrated smart charging points for automated guided vehicles (AGV) at the new Tuas port in Singapore. [ + ]
Australians want private-sector service from local governments
A recent study reveals that local governments should employ digital-driven insights and cloud-enabled services to meet community expectations relating to data security, communication and environmental sustainability. [ + ]
Property sector aligning with Paris Agreement
A report reveals that almost half of Australia's largest listed property companies have committed to greenhouse gas emissions reductions in close alignment with the Paris Climate Agreement. [ + ]
Vic counts down to plastic bag ban
Sustainability Victoria has launched the Better Bag Habits campaign to prepare Victorians for the state-wide lightweight plastic bag ban taking effect on 1 November. [ + ]
Recycled product innovation gets funding boost
Sustainability Victoria is providing $1.6 million in funding to projects that are developing products sourced from recycled glass, plastic, paper and e-waste. [ + ]
PGT-Reclaimed wins gold at Green World Awards
The Green Organisation has announced sustainable furniture maker PGT-Reclaimed as the international gold winner of Sustainability at this year's Green World Awards. [ + ]
The Star shines in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
The Star Entertainment Group has been listed as sustainability leader for the casino and gaming industry in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. [ + ]
Yackandandah closer to totally renewable
Ten public buildings in Yackandandah, Victoria have switched to solar, taking the town another step closer to reaching its 100% renewable energy target. [ + ]
Recycling sector plans to invest
An industry survey has revealed that Australia's waste and recycling sector is keen to back Prime Minister Scott Morrison's $20 million funding by creating additional jobs and boosting investment. [ + ]
