Industry News
Fremantle residents trial smart water metering
Curtin and Murdoch University are conducting a smart water metering trial in Fremantle to support Western Australia's plans for a new and improved water network. [ + ]
Product transformation messages inspire recycling
Research from Penn State University and Boston College has shown that US consumers are inspired to recycle if they are prompted to think about how recyclables become new products. [ + ]
Who's responsible for environment in ScoMo's new ministry?
Following the 2019 federal election, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has appointed his new ministry. [ + ]
Victoria counts down to e-waste landfill ban
From 1 July 2019 a Victorian Government ban on e-waste in any bin or landfill site will take effect, making Victoria the third Australian state to ban e-waste from landfill. [ + ]
On a mission for green space
202020 Vision is touring Australia to foster collaboration between councils and communities in a bid to achieve more green spaces in our cities. [ + ]
Solar Victoria appoints new CEO
Solar Victoria has appointed a new CEO, Stan Krpan, who will lead the implementation of the state government's Solar Homes Package. [ + ]
Melbourne plant takes composting to the next level
A waste treatment plant in Melbourne heralds industrial-scale composting and slashed carbon emissions. [ + ]
NZ waste company acheives emissions-reduction certification
Waste Management in NZ has achieved CEMARS certification for managing and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. [ + ]
Six Green Stars for Sydney's Green Square
Sydney's Green Square has been awarded the highest possible Green Star community rating for the sustainable planning, design and construction of the project. [ + ]
Developing low-cost tandem perovskite solar cells
Research is underway at the University of Toledo to create a high-efficiency, low-cost material that can harness solar energy. [ + ]
Major parties graded 'C' in recycling
Australia's waste and recycling associations have issued a 'C' grade to the three major political parties. [ + ]
Marine plastic is impairing oxygen-producing bacteria
A study published in Communications Biology has revealed that the marine bacteria producing 10% of our oxygen supply is under threat from plastic pollution. [ + ]
DNA technology detects the real E.coli
Researchers at Australian Water Quality Centre laboratories are using DNA technology to differentiate between non-infectious bacterial blooms and potentially dangerous E. coli. [ + ]
Flying kangaroo goes green
Qantas has raised the sustainability bar for the airline industry by launching what is claimed to be the world's first zero-waste commercial flight. [ + ]
Goodbye batteries, hello brick building
A new technology involving a modified construction crane, an electric motor and 35-tonne bricks is providing long-duration energy storage. [ + ]
