US federal paper straw ban causes confusion, expert says
17 February, 2025 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityRMIT expert Dr Bhavna Middha said US President Trump's executive order banning paper straws in federal agencies will cause market and consumer confusion.
Three-point plan to fight battery-related fires
17 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Council of RecyclingACOR welcomes a $2 million Qld Government initiative, which will expand battery collection points, enhance fire risk management and raise public awareness.
Schneider Electric appoints Tim Pratt as VP Power Products
13 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has announced Tim Pratt as vice president of the Power Products division, Pacific Zone.
ANC Delivers boosts battery-electric vehicle fleet
13 February, 2025 | Supplied by: ANC DeliversANC Delivers has overcome transition challenges to integrate around 60 electric vehicles into its fleet as part of its $45.5 million sustainability initiative.
National roadmap supports bidirectional EV charging
13 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released a national roadmap to enable electric vehicles (EVs) to connect to the grid.
Riverside Centre achieves carbon neutrality using Siemens tech
12 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd. AustraliaSiemens technology has helped Ashbridge Capital's Riverside Centre in Adelaide reduce its energy consumption, costs and emissions.
$1.5 million grant program to plan for net zero emissions
10 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Department of Environment, Climate Change & Water NSWApplications for a NSW Government grant program are now open to help eligible businesses plan and take action to achieve net zero emissions.
Kerbside EV charging in Australia to get funding boost
10 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)ARENA has committed $2.4 million in funding for 250 new public kerbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Victoria, NSW and South Australia.
Business must continue to lead on addressing climate change
05 February, 2025 by Lisa Zembrodt, Principal and Senior Director, Schneider Electric Sustainability Business | Supplied by: Schneider Electric (Aust) Pty LtdAustralian workplaces must continue to act on reducing emissions rather than be spooked by global uncertainty, says a sustainability expert at Schneider Electric.
Heavy mine site electric vehicles to get supercharged
04 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)Fortescue 6 MW fast chargers are on the way, capable of charging 240 tonne battery electric trucks in under 30 minutes.
How microbes clean the atmosphere
31 January, 2025While microbes often get a bad rap, they can be beneficial in surprising ways, including by helping to remove deadly carbon monoxide from the atmosphere.
Applications open for CSIRO's 'Innovate to Grow' program
24 January, 2025The program helps small and medium-sized enterprises to advance their research goals in the recycling and circular economy sector.
AGL acquires EV software platform
24 January, 2025 | Supplied by: AGL Energy LimitedThe Australian-owned Everty platform delivers comprehensive charging and energy management solutions for electric vehicles.
Ethical oil startup wins $100K prize
23 January, 2025NSW-based Levur has taken out KPMG's Nature Positive Prize — part of an annual Challenge to boost inventive environmental problem-solving.
New sustainability expo to help Australia transition to net zero
22 January, 2025NET ZERO EXPO will run twice in Australia in 2025: first in Sydney on 27–28 August, then in Melbourne on 16–17 September.
