Sustainability

The 2023 Eureka Prize finalists focusing on sustainability

19 July, 2023

The finalists for the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes have been announced, with various candidates selected for their sustainability projects.


The feasibility of turning food waste into energy

18 July, 2023

A study has investigated the feasibility of implementing anaerobic digestion to produce energy from food waste in Illinois, US.


CSIRO providing R&D support to SMEs

18 July, 2023

CSIRO is providing free research and development support to small and medium businesses working in the plastic and recycling sector through a 10-week program.


EXAIR Ultrasonic Leak Detector

11 July, 2023 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd

EXAIR's Ultrasonic Leak Detector, an instrument engineered to help locate leaks in a compressed air system, has received an upgrade in look and function.


Sustainable air conditioning inspired by termites

11 July, 2023

Termites use complex climate control mechanisms in their mounds that could be imitated to create air conditioning with a reduced carbon footprint.


Plastics found in strawberry fields

11 July, 2023

Researchers found that the plastic mulch used to support the growth of Californian strawberries sheds large quantities of plastic mulch fragments.


How the world is dealing with plastic pollution

10 July, 2023

CSIRO has published a book shining a light on how communities across the globe are dealing with the plastic pollution crisis, with various case studies highlighted.


APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program finalists announced

03 July, 2023

PepsiCo has announced the finalists for its APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program Sustainability Edition, with Australian technology startup Adiona selected.


Applications for 2023 APCO Annual Awards open

30 June, 2023

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has announced that applications for the 2023 APCO Annual Awards are open.


Sustainability program launched across steel supply chain

28 June, 2023

The Australian Steel Institute has launched Steel Sustainability Australia, a certification program for steel businesses to operate more responsibly.


Digital By Default: a new approach to infrastructure planning

23 June, 2023

Consult Australia has released a roadmap for digital transformation, with the aim of addressing various issues in the infrastructure sector.


Leading voices to feature at Energy Next

19 June, 2023

There is one month to go until Energy Next takes place at ICC Sydney on 18–19 July, featuring leading voices across the clean energy space.


Queensland receives funding for natural disaster recovery

16 June, 2023

Disaster-prone regions in Queensland are set to benefit from funding to upgrade roads and bridges and improve council flood warning services.


Pen refill trial launched for Aussie businesses

16 June, 2023

Pilot Pen has launched a pen refill trial for Australian businesses to promote sustainability in celebration of World Refill Day.


Students offered climate emergency study program

06 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Curtin University

Students at Curtin University will be offered an undergraduate certificate or course specialisation designed to combat the environment and climate emergency.


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