ACOR recommends ministerial position for circular economy
18 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Council of RecyclingThe peak body for recycling in Australia has recommended the creation of a ministerial position dedicated to the circular economy.
$45 million PET recycling plant opens in Albury–Wodonga
14 March, 2022A $45 million PET (polyethylene terephthalate) recycling plant, capable of processing one billion plastic bottles each year, has opened in Albury–Wodonga.
ISC to progress new agendas through member coalitions
09 March, 2022The Infrastructure Sustainability Council's CEO, Ainsley Simpson, has challenged the infrastructure industry to come together around a "shared vision".
Women leading the fight against climate change
08 March, 2022Late last month, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)'s Working Group II released its latest report, warning of increasing extreme weather events and the need for urgent and ambitious adaptation.
Qenos, Plastic Energy and Axens partner for circular plastics
04 March, 2022Qenos is taking Australia a step closer to circular plastics, using advanced recycling technology from Plastic Energy and Axens.
UN resolution to beat plastic pollution
04 March, 2022On 2 March at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5), representatives from 175 nations (including Australia) endorsed a resolution to end plastic pollution.
IPCC report outlines dramatic escalation of climate crisis
03 March, 2022As the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report is released, the details are reflected in real time close to home with unprecedented rainfall and flooding taking place in Qld and NSW.
Tech for a faster road to sustainability
03 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Micro Focus Pty LtdWith the onus on Australian businesses to lead the country towards net-zero carbon emissions, organisations can look to their technology architecture for ways to save energy and reduce their impact.
March masterclass: circular plastics with Helen Millicer
28 February, 2022Helen Millicer, Churchill Fellow, GAICD and Director of One Planet Consulting, has partnered with UTS's Institute for Sustainable Futures to deliver a Climate and Circular Plastics Masterclass on Thursday, 24 March.
GBCA's Elham Monavari wins NAWIC award
24 February, 2022Elham Monavari, who led the development of the new Green Star Homes rating tool, has been recognised by NAWIC for her contribution to the field of sustainability.
CEFC launches cleantech fund manager; aims to raise $200m
18 February, 2022The CEFC has launched a new specialist fund manager to boost the amount of capital available for early stage cleantech investment.
National approach needed to measure circularity: report
18 February, 2022Consistent data is required across all levels of government to support Australia’s transition to a circular economy, according to new research.
Keeping the green in greenfield
17 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Hansen YunckenThere could be many sustainable construction opportunities in 2022 thanks to a boom accelerated by the growth of e-commerce and logistics.
APCO launches new reusable packaging resource
11 February, 2022APCO has published a new resource which outlines the importance of reuse and how businesses and users can benefit from reusable packaging models.
Envirosuite deploys new automation technology for scalable growth
08 February, 2022Envirosuite is deploying a new automation solution to improve its support processes and better manage its help desk ticketing process.
