Industry News
Metal-free Monash method removes E. coli from water
Engineers at Monash University have devised an improved method to remove potentially deadly bacteria from water using graphitic carbon nitride and sunlight. [ + ]
Chargefox completes Melbourne–Adelaide ultrarapid EV charging network
Chargefox has completed a network of ultrarapid electric vehicle charging stations across seven sites in regional Victoria. [ + ]
Byron Shire pilots smart water meters
Byron Shire Council has appointed WaterGroup to deliver about 400 smart water meters to help optimise water management in the region. [ + ]
Polyethylene: new catalyst breaks it down to boost value
A new method to molecularly deconstruct polyethylene could see the most commonly used form of plastic transformed into higher-value, widely used chemical compounds. [ + ]
Young Tall Poppy for La Trobe Professor
Professor Ani Desai's Young Tall Poppy award recognises his dedication to finding technological solutions to real-world problems. [ + ]
WA renewable power projects switch on for summer
Three major wind and solar farm projects in Western Australia have connected to the Western Power grid. [ + ]
Tracking COVID-19: SA's sewage surveillance strategy
The Australian Water Quality Centre has rapidly developed and deployed a monitoring tool capable of detecting future outbreaks of COVID-19 using South Australia's sewage. [ + ]
Glass facility puts SUEZ on Most Innovative Companies list
SUEZ Australia & New Zealand has ranked fifth on the AFR's BOSS Most Innovative Companies list for its innovative Glass Crushing & Washing Facility. [ + ]
Aussies urged to avoid cheap 'landfill solar'
On the eve of International E-Waste Day, Australians are being urged to invest in good-quality rooftop solar systems that will stand the test of time. [ + ]
$15K fine for hazardous waste facility
Environmental Treatment Solutions has incurred a $15,000 fine for allegedly failing to safely store hazardous chemicals at its Minto waste facility. [ + ]
Aussie solar lights smart streets in USA
Smart city developers in the USA have chosen Melbourne company Leadsun to deliver solar street lighting projects throughout its futuristic cities. [ + ]
Funding boost for NZ circular economy research
A five-year program aims to integrate essential bodies of knowledge, research communities, novel insights and actions that can contribute to circular economy success in New Zealand. [ + ]
Budget a win for sustainable infrastructure
According to ISCA, the federal government's latest Budget will pave the way for resilient and sustainable infrastructure. [ + ]
Sekisui House Australia builds upon green credentials
Sekisui House Australia's four Queensland projects have achieved or are targeting a minimum 5 Star Green Star certification from the Green Building Council of Australia. [ + ]
Concord school commits to carbon cuts
Victoria Avenue Public School in Concord West has become one of the first schools in Sydney to install solar technology under a new partnership between Ausgrid and Solar my School. [ + ]
