Industry News
Renewable Recyclers is closing down
Social enterprise Renewable Recyclers has revealed that its parent organisation, RichmondPRA, has decided to cease operations of the Illawarra e-waste recycling business. [ + ]
SUEZ environnement's new management team
Utility company SUEZ environnement has announced several management changes, with Mark Venhoek set to commence as the company's chief executive officer in Australia as of 1 September 2015. [ + ]
World Resources Forum calls for a more competitive Australia
The World Resources Forum Asia Pacific, held in Sydney during June, concluded that Australia needs to make some changes if it is to remain globally competitive and prosperous post-boom. [ + ]
Electricity emissions and demand are both increasing
pitt&sherry's latest Carbon Emissions Index (CEDEX) Update reveals a return to increasing demand for electricity in Australia for the first time in five years. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia 2015 program released
All-Energy Australia's 2015 program will focus on the themes of technology and innovation, featuring experts and leading exhibitors from across the global clean energy sector. [ + ]
Where does marine debris come from?
Researchers are challenging the claim that 80% of marine debris comes from land and 20% from activities at sea. [ + ]
Wine industry's environmental program under new management
New arrangements for the wine industry's national environmental assurance program have been announced, with management of the program transferring from the Winemakers' Federation of Australia to the Australian Wine Research Institute. [ + ]
$6.3 million invested in battery storage systems
A $6.3 million investment in Octillion Power Systems Australia will help the Brisbane-based company develop lithium-ion battery storage solutions. [ + ]
Water sources web portal now open
The Bureau of Meteorology has launched Climate Resilient Water Sources — an interactive website providing comprehensive mapping and information of desalinated and recycled water sources for over 350 sites across Australia. [ + ]
Construction complete for bioWAVE ocean energy unit
Construction and onshore testing of the prototype bioWAVE wave power unit has been completed. [ + ]
Three more chances to win a 2015 Banksia Sustainability Award
Entrants in the Banksia Sustainability Awards now have even more chances to win, with the 2015 award featuring three new categories. [ + ]
$450 million for Australia's third-largest wind farm
A $450 million contract will ensure the supply of 75 wind turbines to the 240 MW Ararat Wind Farm in south-west Victoria, projected to be the third-largest wind farm in Australia. [ + ]
Deal reached on RET cut — but not everyone's happy
The long-debated legislation to cut Australia's Renewable Energy Target (RET), and to list native wood waste as a possible fuel source, passed an extended sitting of the Senate on Tuesday night. [ + ]
Waste and recycling expo to focus on government policy
CEOs and executive directors from the Victorian Government's environmental departments will lead discussions at the Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo 2015 about the state's environmental agenda, including existing and future programs that impact on the waste and recycling industry. [ + ]
Registrations open for All-Energy Australia 2015
Registrations are open for All-Energy Australia 2015, the renewable energy exhibition and conference taking place in Melbourne from 7-8 October. [ + ]
