Industry News
Workplace recyclers recognised by MobileMuster
The inaugural Workplace Recycling Awards acknowledge the support received from workplaces in helping the mobile phone industry meet its promise of keeping old mobiles out of landfill. [ + ]
Are you ready for the second ERF auction?
The second Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction has been announced for 4–5 November 2015. This means that industry and local government have another opportunity to register their new projects under the ERF and to obtain funding for their abatement efforts. [ + ]
Struvite recovery technology among GreenTec award winners
The GreenTec Awards were presented this year at a gala and awards ceremony, held at the Tempodrom Berlin, which was attended by around 1000 guests. [ + ]
HFC phasedown welcomed by Refrigerants Australia
The Abbott government will back a phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons as part of its commitment to reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
How will you be spending National Recycling Week?
In the lead-up to National Recycling Week, Planet Ark is encouraging everyone to join the recycling charge at their home, school or workplace. [ + ]
Eco Expo Asia celebrates 10 years in October
Eco Expo Asia will gather together industry experts and internationally renowned brands for the 10th time in October this year. [ + ]
Councils increase uptake of Cardia Compostable products
Australian councils are expanding their uptake of Cardia Compostable waste management bags for organic waste diversion programs. [ + ]
Nominations closing soon for Queensland Premier's Sustainability Awards
Time is running out to enter the 2015 Queensland Premier's Sustainability Awards, with nominations closing on Friday, 14 August. [ + ]
How will Sydney power itself into the future?
'Powering Sydney into the Future: the Science of Alternative Energy' will showcase leading scientists and engineers discussing the latest cutting-edge science on alternative energy possibilities and their implications for a sustainable Sydney. [ + ]
Sydney cleans out its household chemicals
The City of Sydney has once again taken part in the Household Chemical CleanOut — a free service that offers Sydney residents a safe and convenient way to dispose of their unwanted hazardous materials. [ + ]
Residential solar and battery storage trial
ARENA has announced $400,000 support for Ergon Energy Queensland to explore a new approach for providing solar PV and battery storage systems to residential customers. [ + ]
Clean Energy Finance highlights for 2014–15
The year to 30 June 2015 saw the Clean Energy Finance Corporation commit new investments of close to $500 million in eight new projects, taking its total commitments to invest over the two years since inception to more than $1.4 billion. [ + ]
Assessing the state of energy storage
AECOM has prepared the Energy Storage Study — a report that assesses the state of energy storage technology today and how the technology may evolve and grow in the future. It also includes recommendations to ARENA for funding and knowledge-sharing priorities. [ + ]
NZ updates Green Star rating tool
The New Zealand Green Building Council has undertaken a major review of Green Star, working alongside industry to review four key categories of the sustainability rating system: Innovation, Energy, Water and Materials. [ + ]
Waste audit well worth it for Aotearoa Fisheries
Fisheries company Aotearoa Fisheries recently undertook a waste audit at its site on Lorne St, Wellington, as part of the business's Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. [ + ]