Industry News
Closing the waste loop at marathon event in Vic
The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival this month delivered a more sustainable approach to waste with help from compostable cups supplied by Detpak. [ + ]
Whyalla's water waste upgrade
Work is underway to upgrade SA Water's recycled water plant in Whyalla, to enhance sewage treatment and the plant's overall performance. [ + ]
Taking charge of battery waste — a government-backed scheme
The B-cycle scheme has doubled the national collection rate of batteries, recycling the equivalent of 38 million AA batteries in its first six months. [ + ]
$43 million to help industry to reduce emissions
ARENA has launched a $43m grants program that is aiming to identify ways to reduce energy costs and emissions in the industrial sector. [ + ]
Sunshine state's renewable energy plan
Queensland is investing in a super grid, wind and solar farms, and renewable storage in order to reach a new renewable energy target of 80% by 2035. [ + ]
Energy storage targets for Victoria
Energy storage is crucial for Australia's transition to 100% clean energy — now the Andrews Labor government has introduced targets. [ + ]
Independent review of Australia's Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme
The Independent review is the start of TSA's wide industry and community consultation on sustainable value going forward. [ + ]
Australia faces billion-dollar losses from extreme weather
A new report into the impact of extreme weather like storms, floods and droughts predicts the country could lose over $450 billion by 2050. [ + ]
Finding the pathway to decarbonise heavy industry
Experts have converged on Adelaide to chart pathways to decarbonise heavy industry at this year's HiTeMP 3 Forum, hosted by the University of Adelaide. [ + ]
UNSW engineers develop 3D-printed energy storage design options
The process could be particularly useful in future medical devices where small, intricately designed energy storage offers several benefits. [ + ]
Nature-based solution tested at wastewater plant in Vic
Floating wetlands are being piloted as a way to improve water quality and increase habitat and biodiversity at Westernport Water's wastewater treatment plant. [ + ]
State of crisis preparedness: is your business ready?
The Crisis Value Erosion research paper by SenateSHJ analysed 30 notable business crises and found that crises involving environmental damage resulted in an average share price drop of 35.1%. [ + ]
UK-founded WRAP organisation opens APAC office in Adelaide
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) organisation will be working on food waste reduction, plastic pollution and sustainable textiles in the APAC region. [ + ]
Manufacturer makes the most of agricultural waste
An Australian manufacturer called Extracta is set to use agricultural waste to produce ingredients for the nutraceutical, food and cosmetic industries. [ + ]
What to look out for at All-Energy next month
Some of the speakers and themes for the upcoming renewables and clean energy-themed event have now been announced. [ + ]
