Industry News
Samsara Eco to build new plastics recycling plant
The new enzymatic recycling plant aims to create a continuous recycling loop for difficult-to-recycle materials such as plastic and synthetic fibre. [ + ]
Goodman Fielder tackles commercial food waste
Goodman Fielder Food Service has encouraged foodservice professionals to apply food saving methods during its interactive panel event. [ + ]
Merger strengthens RSK Australia's regional services
Projence and Western Project Services have merged under the Projence brand, to improve the delivery of project management services in regional and remote areas. [ + ]
Solar cell achieves world record for efficiency
University of Queensland researchers claim to have set a world record for solar cell efficiency with eco-friendly perovskite technology. [ + ]
New filter tech targets PFAS in water
Researchers at Monash University have developed a water filtration membrane that effectively removes small PFAS molecules. [ + ]
Reaching net zero in the manufacturing sector
Sustainable solutions such as 'green concrete' and carbon tracking were presented at the recent Western Sydney Manufacturers Forum. [ + ]
Reducing upfront carbon in built environment: report
ASBEC has released a report aiming to reinforce and amplify government and industry efforts to reduce upfront embodied carbon across buildings and infrastructure. [ + ]
Green chemistry turns waste CO2 into amino acids
Researchers have devised a sustainable way of turning waste carbon dioxide and nitrophenyl ethane into amino acids for humans. [ + ]
Circularity needed at scale for Aust building industry
Australia has the highest material footprint of the G20, more than 31 tonnes per person. Doubling our circularity by 2035 could add $26 billion to GDP annually. [ + ]
Water shortages prompt Vic Government to boost supply
The decision follows Geelong water storages hitting a six-year low and a double-digit annual decline in Melbourne's storage levels. [ + ]
Textile recycler BlockTexx wins Gold for sustainability
BlockTexx, a clean technology company that recovers polyester and cellulose from textiles and clothing, has won a significant sustainability award. [ + ]
Coalition to scrap vehicle policy reducing emissions
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is set to dismantle Australia's climate policies, with reports indicating he plans to remove the New Vehicle Efficiency Standards. [ + ]
Climate Council rates political parties on climate
The Climate Council has released its scorecard of Australia's political parties ahead of the 2025 federal election. [ + ]
Vast secures grant to progress SA Solar Fuels project
HyFuel Solar Refinery, a subsidiary of Vast, has been awarded $700,000 through the ASLET initiative for maritime and port operations. [ + ]
EPOC Enviro secures patent for PFAS remediation technology
Australian company EPOC Enviro has announced the approval of its foam fractionation patent, securing exclusive rights for its SAFF technology in Australia. [ + ]