Altered enzymes transform plant waste into new products
27 June, 2019A research team has engineered enzymes to perform an important step in the conversion of plant waste into sustainable and high-value products such as nylon, plastics and chemicals.
ALDI makes positive packaging pledge
26 June, 2019ALDI Australia will cut at least a quarter of all plastic packaging from its range by 2025 and remove single-use plastics such as cotton buds and plastic plates from its stores by the end of 2020.
Success in wastewater sustainability
26 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Sydney Water CorporationA Sydney Water infrastructure project has received an excellent design rating from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia.
WMRR blindsided by SA Government levy increase
21 June, 2019The SA Government has announced it will increase the Solid Waste Levy from $100 to $140 on 1 January 2020, causing shockwaves at the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia.
CSIRO goes for gold — the environmentally friendly way
19 June, 2019Austalia's national science agency, CSIRO, has developed a sustainable, environmentally friendly process technology for recovering gold.
Sydney trials concrete made from industrial waste
18 June, 2019The City of Sydney is trialling concrete made from industrial waste, replacing a 30 m section of road along an inner-city street in Alexandria.
NSW EPA boosts circular economy with $7 million in grants
17 June, 2019The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has pledged over $7 million in grants to boost NSW recycling rates and encourage innovation in the waste industry.
New green building CEO prioritises zero carbon
13 June, 2019The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has a new CEO — Davina Rooney — whose top priority is decarbonisation.
Energy, emissions and Clover Moore at Renewable Cities 2019
11 June, 2019Renewable Cities Australia 2019 will showcase strategies to help organisations cost-effectively move towards net-zero energy, as well as explore developments in zero-emission transport.
WA's City of Cockburn trials recycled asphalt
11 June, 2019A new property development in WA is sealing roads with a material made from plastic bags, toner cartridges, crumb rubber from car tyres and recycled asphalt pavement.
PFAS sorbent tackles contaminated water
07 June, 2019Researchers from Flinders University and UniSA have developed an absorbent polymer that can safely and cost-effectively remove toxic PFAS from contaminated water.
UNSW Sydney will operate as a sustainable 'city'
07 June, 2019UNSW Sydney has launched a three-year strategy to deepen its commitment to environmental sustainability.
Danish e-mobility network charges ahead
04 June, 2019Emissions-free transport in Scandinavia has received a boost following the opening of a flagship ultra-fast electric vehicle charging station in Fredericia, Denmark.
Prepare for an energy revolution, Australia
04 June, 2019Australia's energy mix is expected to undergo radical change. This will be explored at the 2019 Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition.
Construction industry must get sustainable, or pay the price
01 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Arcadis Pty LtdWith a growing world population, increased urbanisation and the effects of climate change being felt throughout the world, the demand for sustainable buildings is gaining momentum.
