Industry News
Global commission targets energy efficiency
The Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency has been formed by the International Energy Agency to accelerate the transition to clean energy via stronger policy action. [ + ]
WSROC calls for urgent state action on waste
Western Sydney has seen unprecedented growth, yet councils in the area are not seeing waste management infrastructure put in place to accommodate the increase. [ + ]
Window film stores solar enegy
A window film made from a specially designed molecule has the potential to take the edge off the most intense midday heat by absorbing and storing solar energy. [ + ]
Singapore's e-buses charge ahead
ABB has won contracts to supply charging infrastructure to a network of 40 public electric buses in Singapore. [ + ]
Sydney Demoday to feature food and agtech start-ups
SParkLabs Cultiv8 is hosting its annual Demoday in Sydney, featuring leading food and agtech start-ups to share insights and the latest global tech trends. [ + ]
Is our recycling heading to Indonesia?
ACOR has confirmed that the Indonesia-bound shipping container at the centre of recent media reports was sent by an Australian recycling company. [ + ]
Siemens' Digitalize 2019 conference heads north to Brisbane
Siemens has announced the return of its annual digitalisation conference. [ + ]
Tech transforming textile manufacturing
A $3.4 million research and development project is aiming to upscale manufacturing of a newly developed advanced coating technology for textiles. [ + ]
UNSW Energy Institute appoints new CEO
The UNSW Energy Institute has appointed Justine Jarvinen as its CEO, with the key role of facilitating partnerships between industry and government bodies with UNSW's leading energy researchers. [ + ]
ALDI makes positive packaging pledge
ALDI Australia will cut at least a quarter of all plastic packaging from its range by 2025 and remove single-use plastics such as cotton buds and plastic plates from its stores by the end of 2020. [ + ]
Upgrade for Macarthur Water Filtration Plant
Sydney Water's Macarthur Water Filtration Plant in Appin, NSW, will be upgraded by the company's long-time partner, TRILITY. [ + ]
WMRR blindsided by SA Government levy increase
The SA Government has announced it will increase the Solid Waste Levy from $100 to $140 on 1 January 2020, causing shockwaves at the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia. [ + ]
CSIRO goes for gold — the environmentally friendly way
Austalia's national science agency, CSIRO, has developed a sustainable, environmentally friendly process technology for recovering gold. [ + ]
Renewable hybrid microgrid to power WA goldmine
A renewable hybrid microgrid incorporating wind, solar, battery and gas power is under construction at a WA goldmine. [ + ]
Australia and China collaborate to solve energy challenges
Researchers from Australia and China are investigating how to make energy supply more efficient and reliable via the Australia-China Joint Research Centre for Energy Informatics and Demand Response Technologies. [ + ]
