Using agricultural waste from wheat and oat, cellulose-based textile materials can be made that are more sustainable than water-intensive cotton. [ + ]

Australian retailers are scaling back free delivery and returns as delivery costs increase, affecting investment in sustainability, Shippit says. [ + ]

Cleanaway Waste Management Limited has completed its acquisition of Citywide Waste in Melbourne. [ + ]

From 1 July 2025, the water organisation will use 100% renewable electricity to power its operations, putting it on track to report net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions. [ + ]

The new CRC, located at Lake Macquarie, will accept paints, oils, gas bottles, fluoro lights, smoke detectors, batteries and other household waste items. [ + ]

Associate Professor Arunima Malik was awarded The Frontiers Planet Prize for her pioneering work in sustainability science. [ + ]

Environmentalist and scientist Professor Tim Flannery has joined RMIT in the College of Design & Social Context. [ + ]

The IFAC has launched an online tool designed to help SMEs maximise the benefits of incorporating sustainability into their strategy and business operations. [ + ]

The Victorian Government will introduce a raft of new regulations designed to accelerate electrification of buildings across the state. [ + ]

This International Women in Engineering Day (23 June), Engineers Australia is acknowledging the significant contribution women make to the profession. [ + ]

Enel X has launched the first virtual power plant under the NSW Government's Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap. [ + ]

The Rhodes Recreation Centre, a multi-purpose community hub in Sydney's Inner West, will feature a range of facilities to enhance the livability of the area. [ + ]

Solahart was joined by the Minister for Climate Action to demonstrate the success of Solar Victoria's Residential Electrification Grants Program. [ + ]

The federal government is providing a $19.8 million grant to develop the production of low-emissions iron using Pilbara iron ore in WA. [ + ]

The Victorian Government is helping keep Frankston's sporting grounds healthy, with construction starting on a new recycled water pipeline. [ + ]