TechCollect is calling on Australians to consider the environmental impact of not recycling their electronic waste (e-waste), with a new survey finding that one in five people (22%) consider themselves hoarders of old electronic devices. [ + ]

A joint venture between Gransolar (GRS) and ACCIONA Industrial is set to construct the Lilyvale Solar Farm — expected to be one of Australia's largest photovoltaic plants. [ + ]

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced a US$32 million, multi-agency plan to reduce the city's rat population, targeting the three most infested parts of the city. [ + ]

Scientists at OPEC Systems have developed new technology that is said to provide a breakthrough for communities experiencing PFAS groundwater contamination. [ + ]

Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) has announced the finalists for the 2017 Green Gown Awards Australasia — an awards scheme dedicated to recognising excellence in sustainability within the tertiary education sector in Australasia. [ + ]

Logan City Council has combined emerging solar power and a Tesla Powerpack to deliver a solution for water disinfection in the city's new reservoir. [ + ]

ARENA has announced $4.8 million to support solar technology company RayGen with the commercialisation of its PV Ultra solar power system, including construction of a 0.5 MW concentrated solar PV demonstration project. [ + ]

The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) is calling on members, operators and stakeholders in the waste sector to sign the 'Waste of Origin' pledge. [ + ]

Queensland University of Technology has established a facility capable of manufacturing rechargeable lithium-ion batteries — the first of its kind in Australia at a commercial scale, according to Professor Peter Talbot from the university's Institute for Future Environments. [ + ]

Energy Networks Australia and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) joined forces in a workshop to generate ideas that will help determine how we operate the electricity networks of the future. [ + ]

The Victorian Government and Sustainability Victoria have announced the finalists for two upcoming awards — the Premier's Sustainability Awards and the ResourceSmart Schools Awards. [ + ]

Brisbane risks falling further behind domestic and global cities if it doesn't address key resilience concerns, according to a report from design and consultancy firm Arcadis. [ + ]

Blockchain energy market provider Power Ledger has joined forces with Queensland firm Project Brainstorm, in a move to bring the benefits of renewable energy trading to Queensland residents. [ + ]

Waste Expo Australia has revealed the keynote speakers and displays to be showcased at next month's event, to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is seeking to explore Australia's potential to export renewables such as hydrogen — and is currently inviting researchers and industry participants to help shape its focus for future funding opportunities. [ + ]