Industry News
Coober Pedy power project awarded
EDL's Coober Pedy Hybrid Renewable Project has been awarded the 2019 Asian Power Awards' Environmental Upgrade of the Year. [ + ]
NZ hardens up on soft plastics recycling
A rollout of soft plastics collection in New Zealand follows the successful restart of collections across the Auckland region. [ + ]
Renewable energy on target for 2020
The Clean Energy Regulator has approved enough capacity to guarantee achievement of the 2020 Large-scale Renewable Energy Target. [ + ]
Accolade for UNSW's Green Steel
UNSW Sydney's SMaRT Centre has received a 2019 BHERT Award for its recycling-focused research and development activities, conducted in collaboration with industry partners. [ + ]
Inner West gathers troops for Sydney's war on food waste
Metropolitan councils, state government and waste and recycling industry representatives gathered last week to discuss Sydney's growing food waste crisis. [ + ]
PM visits Downer Reconomy facility
Downer's Rosehill asphalt plant and Reconomy facility have received a visit from Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews. [ + ]
Kazakhstani researchers on track to power trains with wind
Researchers from Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan's capital of Nur-Sultan are developing a solution to reduce carbon emissions using the wind generated by moving trains. [ + ]
City of Sydney trials food scrap project
More than 4000 homes are participating in a City of Sydney trial to divert food scraps from landfill by turning them into green energy or plant fertiliser. [ + ]
Vic Govt funds SKM plant resurrection
The Andrews Labor Government is providing Victoria's recycling sector with a $10 million loan to help resolve the state's waste crisis following the closure of SKM's recycling plants. [ + ]
SA sludge research impacts UN climate guidelines
Research conducted by SA Water and the University of Queensland has been incorporated into the United Nations' climate change policies. [ + ]
Plastic-free food court opens at UTS
UTS Central showcases a plastic-free food court, where plastic straws, bags, plastic-lined coffee cups, packaging and plastic-bottled drinks are nowhere to be seen. [ + ]
Melbourne's global search for recycling tech
The City of Melbourne is embarking on an international search for innovative technologies that will expand and enhance its network of waste and recycling hubs. [ + ]
Mirvac and INCO launch sustainability-focused accelerator program
Mirvac Group has partnered with INCO to launch The Impact Accelerator, an initiative that will fast-track innovative start-ups focused on solving environmental and social challenges. [ + ]
Urgent need to replace coal, says AEMO
AEMO has released a report highlighting the urgent need for investment in energy generation and transmission to ensure the security of Australia's energy system. [ + ]
Coles deal leads to new solar plants
Coles and Metka EGN have signed a 10-year power purchase agreement that will see three PV solar power plants built in regional NSW. [ + ]
