Urgent action needed to protect Australia's waterways
31 May, 2024The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has tabled its final report on plastic pollution in Australia's oceans and waterways.
Green procurement strategy required for Australia
27 May, 2024Emissions from government procurement must be reduced if Australia is to reach its climate targets, according to a new report from the Centre for Policy Development.
Reaching a grand alliance in energy
20 May, 2024 by Ron Beck, Senior Solutions Director, Aspen Technology, Inc. and Dr Carole Nakhle, CEO, Crystol EnergyThis opinion article discusses the COP 28 agreement towards an accelerated energy transition, and the 'Grand Alliance' required from global stakeholders.
Redback Technologies returns following voluntary administration
17 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Redback Technologies AustraliaThe Brisbane-based renewable energy business has been acquired by fintech company Australia Ebon Group.
PakTech moves into the Australian market
10 May, 2024As well as opening local manufacturing, PakTech has teamed up with Endeavour Group to expand the closed loop recycling scheme for its beverage packaging.
Govt sustainability initiatives welcomed by Engineers Australia
06 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Engineers AustraliaThe Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group Interim Report and the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy were praised as presenting a significant step towards sustainability.
Circular economy experts to gather in Sydney
03 May, 2024Australian and European leaders in sustainability will come together in Sydney on 9 May for the inaugural Australian Product Stewardship Forum.
Converted cartons: Pact Group wins Circular Economy Award
03 May, 2024Integrated plastic packaging manufacturing and recycling company Pact Group has won the Circular Economy Award for its efforts to recycle used milk bottles into new bottles.
Moving circular at AWRE 2024
01 May, 2024The Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) returns to the ICC in Sydney, 24–25 July 2024.
Galltec-Mela VC & VR Humidity and Temperature Sensors
01 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Slentech Pty LtdThe VC & VR series of Galltec-Mela are rod-shaped compact sensors with high-grade steel housing.
Better data is the key to meeting ESG standards
24 April, 2024 by Mark Fazackerley, ANZ Country Manager, Qlik | Supplied by: QlikAs we strive for a future marked by accountability, the selection of data partners will critically define an organisation's capability not only to meet but to surpass ESG standards
Can I see your (product) passport please!
22 April, 2024 | Supplied by: thinkstep-ANZDigital Product Passports that allow consumers to read up on the product's sustainability credentials are one step closer. Jim Goddin from thinkstep-anz explains more.
'Myrtle': Australia's new embodied carbon facility
12 April, 2024Run by Australian cleantech company MCi Carbon, the facility will transform CO2 into solid carbon embodied materials for use in the built environment.
Scientists make inroads into sustainable refrigeration
11 April, 2024The research involved fine-tuning the compression-absorption cascade refrigeration cycle (CACRC) — a system that combines vapour-compression refrigeration with an absorption refrigeration cycle.
New initiative helps businesses make sustainable packaging choices
08 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe AIP is collaborating with sustainability software company Empauer to offer a comprehensive life cycle assessment package for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australia, NZ and Asia.
