Industry News
Experts call for fashion waste overhaul
A new study has analysed what happens to donated textiles in a number of western cities, including Melbourne, Amsterdam, Austin, Berlin and Toronto. [ + ]
$14 million boost for sustainable concrete research
SmartCrete CRC is co-funding six research projects that aim to advance Australia's concrete capabilities and help the sector reach net zero by 2050. [ + ]
Aust company secures first European order for PFAS treatment
Under the $475K contract, works will involve the design, construction and commissioning of a containerised PFAS water treatment plant in Sweden. [ + ]
Insurance sector digs into impact of mandatory climate reporting
Businesses are being encouraged to prepare for the impact of mandatory climate disclosure in Australia. [ + ]
Soft plastics recycling platform with traceability being developed
Close the Loop and Recity have teamed up to develop a soft plastics recycling initiative with traceability based on GS1 Australia Standards. [ + ]
Six bright startups to feature at renewables showcase
Following a record number of applications, Innovation Bay and ARENA have selected six startups to present at the 2024 ARENA Renewables Startup Showcase. [ + ]
Tragic incident at wind farm under investigation
WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the death of a worker who was crushed by a wind turbine blade at Rokewood on 11 November 2024. [ + ]
WMRR talks about recycled materials during National Recycling Week
WMRR is using National Recycling Week to encourage the community and business to actively choose to buy Australian recycled materials. [ + ]
Refrigerants Australia presented research at UN conference
Refrigerants Australia recently presented findings from Australia's latest research on the rate of refrigerant leakage across 15 equipment types at the UN conference in Bangkok. [ + ]
SA cemetery transforms ashes into flowers
As part of its Environmental Sustainability Plan, Centennial Park is offering sustainable living memorials in partnership with Living Legacy. [ + ]
ARENA boosts homegrown battery tech
Australian technology company AnteoTech will receive almost $4 million in funding to commercialise its new lithium-ion battery anode technology. [ + ]
Former Deloitte partner launches climate reporting consultancy
After more than a decade with Deloitte, Thierry Lotrian is launching Climate & Decisions, a consultancy for organisations navigating climate-related financial disclosures and sustainability reporting. [ + ]
SA project uses Cement Australia's low-carbon tech
The new technology replaces general purpose cement with up to 80% fly ash and/or slag. [ + ]
Orica cuts particle emissions from Kooragang Island site by around 95%
Orica has completed a project to reduce emissions of ammonium nitrate particulate from its Kooragang Island manufacturing site in the Hunter Valley. [ + ]
CSIRO's new facility for printed flexible solar techology
CSIRO has opened its $6.8m PV facility in Victoria, which is taking printed flexible solar technology out of the lab and into novel real-world applications. [ + ]
