Industry News
NWRIC announces new CEO
Rick Ralph has been appointed as the CEO of the National Waste and Recycling Industry Council. [ + ]
Researchers build electrical device from household waste
Scientists in the UK have built a wearable electrical device from the sorts of rubbish that could be found in an office waste bin. [ + ]
$45 million PET recycling plant opens in Albury–Wodonga
A $45 million PET (polyethylene terephthalate) recycling plant, capable of processing one billion plastic bottles each year, has opened in Albury–Wodonga. [ + ]
ISC to progress new agendas through member coalitions
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council's CEO, Ainsley Simpson, has challenged the infrastructure industry to come together around a "shared vision". [ + ]
Qenos, Plastic Energy and Axens partner for circular plastics
Qenos is taking Australia a step closer to circular plastics, using advanced recycling technology from Plastic Energy and Axens. [ + ]
UN resolution to beat plastic pollution
On 2 March at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5), representatives from 175 nations (including Australia) endorsed a resolution to end plastic pollution. [ + ]
Tech for a faster road to sustainability
With the onus on Australian businesses to lead the country towards net-zero carbon emissions, organisations can look to their technology architecture for ways to save energy and reduce their impact. [ + ]
IPCC report outlines dramatic escalation of climate crisis
As the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report is released, the details are reflected in real time close to home with unprecedented rainfall and flooding taking place in Qld and NSW. [ + ]
March masterclass: circular plastics with Helen Millicer
Helen Millicer, Churchill Fellow, GAICD and Director of One Planet Consulting, has partnered with UTS's Institute for Sustainable Futures to deliver a Climate and Circular Plastics Masterclass on Thursday, 24 March. [ + ]
GBCA's Elham Monavari wins NAWIC award
Elham Monavari, who led the development of the new Green Star Homes rating tool, has been recognised by NAWIC for her contribution to the field of sustainability. [ + ]
Smart grid technology helps renewable energy transition
Hetech is now working in the renewable energy space with EcoJoule's smart grid technology. [ + ]
Qld aims to halve food waste by 2030
Queenslanders are being urged to have a better relationship with their food as the state looks to halve its food waste by 2030. [ + ]
National scheme to redirect 90% of used batteries
From tools to toys, wristwatches to remote controls, alarm clocks to portable radios — there are currently over 150 million loose or removable used batteries waiting to be disposed of. [ + ]
Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne gets recycled irrigation water
Recycled water is now being used to irrigate the Australian Garden and plant nursery. [ + ]
CEFC launches cleantech fund manager; aims to raise $200m
The CEFC has launched a new specialist fund manager to boost the amount of capital available for early stage cleantech investment. [ + ]
