Industry News
Experts call for change after UN plastics treaty talks fail
After almost two weeks of tense negotiations, the INC failed to agree on a treaty text or clear plans for how the UN plastics treaty can be delivered. [ + ]
Schneider Electric wins Gartner award
The company has ranked number one in the Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain for the third consecutive year. [ + ]
EPA campaign to reduce problem waste
The NSW Environment Protection Authority has launched an awareness campaign to help households safely dispose of problem waste. [ + ]
Mattress recycling site awarded grant to reduce landfill
National social enterprise Soft Landing has been awarded funding to help turn discarded mattresses into valuable new resources. [ + ]
Process turns PFAS pollutant into fluoride
Researchers have developed a sunlight-activated material that can degrade PFAS in water, breaking down the pollutant into harmless components. [ + ]
Recycled water project to service 5000 homes
Yarra Valley Water will begin a project that will provide recycled water to homes and businesses in parts of Lilydale and Chirnside Park. [ + ]
Solar to slash Qld climate pollution, power bills
Rooftop solar power and distributed battery storage could provide up to 60% of Queensland's electricity by 2035, according to QCC report. [ + ]
Industry and environment groups seek urgent packaging law
Environment and industry groups have joined forces to urge the Minister for Environment to apply obligations and targets across the life cycle of packaging. [ + ]
ARENA Community Batteries Project switches on
The first batteries in the ARENA Community Batteries Project, coordinated by Momentum Energy, have been installed in Adelaide. [ + ]
Invasive weeds used for biofuel
Several species of invasive weeds could become a source of renewable bioenergy, according to University of Queensland research. [ + ]
New firming tender to protect NSW's energy security
Minister Penny Sharpe is directing a tender for projects that deliver 500 MW of firm capacity for NSW to boost the security and reliability of its energy grid. [ + ]
Council provides rebates to improve energy efficiency
Residents in the Ku-ring-gai area in Sydney can apply for new rebates (up to $3000) to transition their home to clean, electric energy. [ + ]
Australian water industry unites for Walk for Water 2025
WaterAid Australia's annual fundraising event is running from 6–10 October for the 703 million people globally who live without access to clean water. [ + ]
NZ industries lead Asia–Pacific's energy transition
The ABB Asia Pacific Energy Transition Readiness Index 2025 has shown that New Zealand companies are investing in clean energy, automation and digitalisation. [ + ]
ICJ holds states accountable in landmark climate ruling
The International Court of Justice has ruled that governments must be held accountable for climate damage caused by fossil fuel production and consumption. [ + ]
