Industry News
NSW parties must prioritise waste management, says WMRR
Waste Management and Resource Recovery (WMRR) is urging all NSW parties to commit to six key priorities in the NSW election on 23 March. [ + ]
Murray–Darling water prices unlikely to reach millennium peaks
ABARES research reveals that water allocation prices in 2019–20 are unlikely to reach Millennium Drought peaks. [ + ]
Billions wasted in water recovery subsidies, reveals ANU study
An ANU study has revealed that billions of dollars are being wasted in water recovery subsidies across the Murray–Darling Basin. [ + ]
Acquisition expands EY's climate and sustainability services
EY has expanded its assurance practice via the acquisition of the Australian arm of community investment solutions company Karrikins Group. [ + ]
Government focuses on buildings to reduce emissions
The Australian Government will provide additional investment in energy efficiency, with a clear focus on improving the energy and emissions performance of buildings. [ + ]
Alinta to build Western Australia's largest wind farm
Alinta Energy has committed to build Western Australia's largest renewable power plant. [ + ]
Poll results support red-bin recycling
A NSW poll has shown strong public support for red-bin recycling, affirming the state government's recent move to secure the future of the alternative waste treatment industry. [ + ]
Packaging industry sets sights on sustainability at AUSPACK
The packaging industry is poised to move to the sustainability forefront by implementing strategies to meet the 2025 National Packaging Waste Target. [ + ]
Lincoln Gap Wind Farm powers up
The Lincoln Gap Wind Farm is one step closer to producing clean, renewable power after successful substation energisation. [ + ]
Funds available to help NSW manufacturers save energy
The NSW Government is offering over $16 million in funding to help manufacturing businesses save energy and money. [ + ]
Tech travels to rural NSW to transform attitudes to waste
Workshops in rural NSW will showcase waste technology developed at UNSW Sydney in a bid to enhance local manufacturing capability and reduce waste. [ + ]
Data drives energy system of the future
A new research program designed to help deliver a secure, affordable and sustainable energy future for Australia has been established. [ + ]
Infrared pocket scanner tests shelf life
A pocket-size food scanner will allow future consumers and supermarket operators to test food freshness. [ + ]
Greens pledge $500 million for recycling infrastructure
Greens' waste and recycling spokesperson Senator Peter Whish-Wilson said urgent federal action is needed to end Australia's recycling crisis. [ + ]
New solar system to power SA Water
SA Water has contracted South Australian company Enerven to deploy solar power and energy storage across around 70 of its sites. [ + ]
