Water represents an underexplored avenue of acquiring many of the materials needed to advance clean energy that could help to decarbonise the planet. [ + ]

The Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) project, which will recover heat and power from residual non-recyclable waste to provide partly renewable power, has received grant funding. [ + ]

Coliban Water has received the Emergency Management Award at the IPAA 2023 awards for its response to the 2022 flood crisis in Victoria. [ + ]

Consult Australia has released a roadmap for digital transformation, with the aim of addressing various issues in the infrastructure sector. [ + ]

There is one month to go until Energy Next takes place at ICC Sydney on 18–19 July, featuring leading voices across the clean energy space. [ + ]

Engineering researchers from the University of Edinburgh receive grant to develop a wind turbine recycling process. [ + ]

Disaster-prone regions in Queensland are set to benefit from funding to upgrade roads and bridges and improve council flood warning services. [ + ]

Pilot Pen has launched a pen refill trial for Australian businesses to promote sustainability in celebration of World Refill Day. [ + ]

Uber unveiled new products and initiatives at its Go/Get Zero event in London, including EV updates, Uber Eats sustainability targets and a carshare platform. [ + ]

Respondents of a recent survey by ABB cite concerns that energy pricing and insecurity could delay progress on climate change but solutions are available to help. [ + ]

Woolworths Group has announced its aim to make its home delivery trucks 100% electric-powered by 2030, with the project kicking off in Sydney metro areas. [ + ]

Students at Curtin University will be offered an undergraduate certificate or course specialisation designed to combat the environment and climate emergency. [ + ]

IKEA has acquired a 12.5% stake in New Zealand plastic waste deep tech company NILO, an Auckland-based company focused on turning waste plastics into new products. [ + ]

While building a truck parking and loading zone, the Melbourne Market Authority saw an opportunity to turn empty space into a solar power system. [ + ]

Vast Solar has awarded Worley key engineering contracts for its VS1 CSP project in Port Augusta, which is set to begin construction in 2024. [ + ]