Industry News
Risk modelling shows crunch time for climate change action is at hand
New modelling shows that a better than even chance of avoiding 2 degree warming is still possible, but only if agreement is reached and implemented within the next 12 months, researchers from Victoria University have warned.
[ + ]NSW government support for solar goes gross
NSW is set to adopt a gross feed-in tariff to support the growth of the renewable energy industry in the state. The policy, which has long been advocated by the sector, was announced by the NSW government today.
[ + ]$20.6m in Climate Ready grants to support 324 jobs
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has announced $20.6 million in grants to 32 businesses for projects supporting around 324 green jobs under the Rudd government's Climate Ready program.
[ + ]ACCC allows council waste management plan
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will allow four southern Sydney councils to provide residual waste transfer, processing and disposal services in their local government areas via a joint tender and contract process.
[ + ]Ministers support industry waste partnership
A communiqué by Australia’s Environment Ministers outlining a comprehensive long-term national waste strategy has been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).
[ + ]Green manufacturing no pie in the sky for Aussie baking icon
In a world where navigating the carbon jungle is often considered as ‘just too hard’, a century-old family firm has been rewarded for getting excited about sustainability.
[ + ]Austrade highlights Australian water management skills to American delegation
A water delegation of prominent officials from the US and Mexico has been assembled by the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) to showcase Australian expertise in water conservation, management, policy and product development across Australia from 9-20 November.
[ + ]Plastic milk bottle wash and recycling facility for NZ South Island
A world-class commercial plastic milk bottle wash and recycling facility, serving communities across the whole of the South Island of New Zealand, has been officially opened by the Hon Dr Nick Smith, Minister for the Environment. The plant was commissioned in August and is now processing 600 kg of milk bottles per hour or 100,000 bottles per day.
[ + ]Charging towards an electric future
The wheels are now in motion for the rollout of electric vehicle charging stations for the Australian market with the announcement of an exclusive distribution agreement between a locally owned business and a world-leading, US-based technology company.
[ + ]Collaboration to penetrate high-end packaging market
Plantic, a company engaged in the development and commercialisation of biodegradable plastics from naturally occurring high amylose starch, has announced a formal collaboration with German packaging supplier Kesko.
[ + ]Waste exchange program targets significant industrial hub
Parramatta and Auburn City Councils are encouraging businesses in one of Sydney’s most significant industrial hubs to take part in a new waste exchange program designed to reduce landfill and enhance inter-business community relationships.
[ + ]Government welcomes revamped standards process
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has welcomed a revised business model for Standards Australia, which restores support for the development of standards in the public interest.
[ + ]RSTechED 2009 delivers information excellence
Rockwell Automation hosted its 10th annual RSTechED educational forum in Sydney and Melbourne during early October, giving attendees information and insight into today’s business information challenges.
[ + ]Australians want more container recycling options
According to a new study, Australians are looking for more container recycling facilities, especially when they are away from home.
[ + ]$16.4m for 37 grants to cut office emissions
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has announced 37 green building projects that will cut greenhouse gas emissions by around 38,000 tonnes a year.
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