Industry News
Qld container refund scheme falls short of target
The Queensland Government has announced a parliamentary inquiry into the state's Container Refund Scheme to boost recycling rates and put more refunds in Queenslanders' pockets. [ + ]
Coffee concrete wins national research award
RMIT University inventors have won an award at Universities Australia's Shaping Australia Awards for their coffee biochar use in strengthening concrete. [ + ]
NSW Government introduces food waste mandate
The NSW Government has passed legislation to become the first state to implement a statewide mandate for food organics and garden organics (FOGO) recycling. [ + ]
ACCC authorises supermarket soft plastics recycling
The ACCC has granted authorisation to the major supermarkets to continue to recycle stockpiled soft plastics and implement a pilot in-store collection program. [ + ]
Endua launches new hydrogen tech for clean energy projects
Australian clean-tech company Endua has launched new electrolyser technology and deployed its hydrogen power bank system at Archerfield Airport. [ + ]
Energy bill relief plan to ease cost-of-living pressure
Rewiring Australia has welcomed the Permanent Energy Bill Relief Plan, said to help homeowners and renters permanently reduce their energy bills. [ + ]
Honeywell supports building decarbonisation in Singapore
The Singapore-based Centre of Excellence will pilot technologies that deliver a scalable view of a building's life cycle and total energy use. [ + ]
Deploying nuclear will lead to higher emissions: report
The Climate Change Authority's report confirms the risks of delaying a clean energy future in favour of nuclear power, stating it will lead to higher emissions and increased costs. [ + ]
Amazon Australia delivers on 100% recyclable packaging
Amazon Australia has continued its commitment to reduce packaging waste by moving to 100% recyclable packaging. [ + ]
Yarra Valley Water addresses future demands with new group
Yarra Valley Water has created a newly bolstered Asset Services Group to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population and climate change impacts. [ + ]
KAESER develops new concept to improve sustainability
To meet its commitment to sustainability, KAESER Compressors Australia has developed an organisation-wide concept: 'Rethink. Research. Reduce. Repair.' [ + ]
Australasian Waste Recycling Expo debuts as ReGen at ICC
ReGen, Australia's Circular Resource Expo, formerly known as the Australasian Waste Recycling Expo, is set to debut on 23–24 July 2025 at ICC Sydney. [ + ]
City dwellers at higher risk of heatwave death
University of Queensland research shows an increase in heatwave-related deaths in cities due to human-induced climate change. [ + ]
Three-point plan to fight battery-related fires
ACOR welcomes a $2 million Qld Government initiative, which will expand battery collection points, enhance fire risk management and raise public awareness. [ + ]
US federal paper straw ban causes confusion, expert says
RMIT expert Dr Bhavna Middha said US President Trump's executive order banning paper straws in federal agencies will cause market and consumer confusion. [ + ]
