Industry News
Kellogg launches recyclable retail displays across Australia
Kellogg Australia has revealed that it will trial 1000 recyclable displays across retail stores nationwide. [ + ]
Australia must reach net zero emissions: ATSE
To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, Australia must reach net zero emissions by 2050 at the very latest and set ambitious interim emissions targets for 2030. [ + ]
Envirosuite and Western Australia’s Water Corporation enter into SeweX proof of concept
Envirosuite has agreed terms with Western Australia’s Water Corporation for a proof of concept of its SeweX software solution for the water industry. [ + ]
Advanced materials facility key to a sustainable future
The facility will enable scientists to develop the next generation of advanced materials to achieve a more sustainable future for society. [ + ]
Studying platypus populations in North West Sydney
Water samples taken from the Cattai Creek catchment will be analysed for traces of platypus environmental DNA (eDNA) to establish platypus numbers in the area. [ + ]
Victoria's zoos now powered by 100% renewable energy
Healesville Sanctuary is powered by the Crowlands Wind Farm near Ararat, while Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo use 100% GreenPower. [ + ]
BlackRock Real Assets invests in EV charging provider JOLT
BlackRock Real Assets has acquired an equity stake in JOLT Charge, an Australian electric vehicle charging provider. [ + ]
Minimising energy loss in Li-ion batteries
Korean researchers have found a way to prevent the initial loss of lithium ions in supposedly fully charged batteries. [ + ]
Monash releases resources to support Victorian microgrids
Monash University has developed a suite of interactive resources that will support the implementation of microgrids in various settings in Victoria. [ + ]
NSW tops EVC's 2021 electric vehicles policy ratings
NSW has topped the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) policy scorecard ratings for the first time with a rating of 9/10. [ + ]
New method to detect harmful microscopic parasites in water
Ultrasensitive CRISPR technology can quickly and easily identify the presence of Cryptosporidium parvum in water samples onsite. [ + ]
City trial solves tricky recycling woes
Sydneysiders are taking advantage of a City of Sydney pilot program to recycle tricky items and divert waste from landfill during lockdown. [ + ]
Quarry certification sets Qld on path to greener roads
Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads has granted a Quarry Registration Certificate to Alex Fraser's Archerfield and Nudgee Recycling Facilities. [ + ]
Flagging the financial risks of climate change
Edge Environment is partnering with Frontier Economics to help advise businesses on their climate-related financial risks and opportunities. [ + ]
Industry partners to build new PET recycling facility
Pact Group, Cleanaway, Asahi Beverages and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plan to build and operate a new PET recycling facility. [ + ]