Industry News
CDS to recycle glass wine and spirit bottles
Australia's recycling industry has welcomed commitments by NSW, NT and SA to include glass wine and spirit bottles in their container deposit schemes. [ + ]
Battery recycling plant opens in Melbourne
EcoBatt has opened a Battery-in-Devices Shredding (BIDS) plant in Victoria to tackle hidden battery dangers. [ + ]
3D-printed marine habitats protect oyster species
A UNSW Sydney project customising artificial seawalls aims to restore oyster populations in Blackwattle Bay, NSW. [ + ]
Hydrological projections guide to help maintain water security
Charles Darwin University researchers have developed a guide to making hydrological projections, which may help in maintaining water security and supporting climate change adaptation. [ + ]
Urgent action needed to meet Australian net zero goals
The country's race to net zero could stall without a dramatic increase in the skilled energy trades workforce, said Powering Skills Organisation in its 2025 Workforce Plan. [ + ]
University joins forces to tackle e-waste
Macquarie University has partnered with Konica Minolta Australia and ANZRP's TechCollect to launch an e-recycling drive aimed at reducing landfill. [ + ]
$10m for FOGO recycling and education
More than a quarter of a million NSW households will soon have access to food organics and garden organics recycling thanks to EPA government funding. [ + ]
Call for funding to protect community sports hubs
A host of athletes have asked the Australian Government to release funding for 1000 community sports clubs to shift to clean energy and all-weather upgrades. [ + ]
AI to reduce food waste in hotels and restaurants
It could reduce food waste, cut carbon emissions and ease staff burnout — yet many operators won't use AI, according to new research. [ + ]
Industrias partners with Hungry Jack's
Industrias has partnered with Hungry Jack's nationwide, focusing on the proactive annual inspection of its rooftop solar energy systems. [ + ]
2025 EnergyLab cohort released
EnergyLab has revealed the 10 startups selected for its 2025 Climate Solutions Accelerator. [ + ]
Plan to support Vic's renewable energy
VicGrid has released the Victorian Transmission Plan, outlining details for the state's six renewable energy zones for the next 15 years. [ + ]
Experts call for change after UN plastics treaty talks fail
After almost two weeks of tense negotiations, the INC failed to agree on a treaty text or clear plans for how the UN plastics treaty can be delivered. [ + ]
Schneider Electric wins Gartner award
The company has ranked number one in the Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain for the third consecutive year. [ + ]
EPA campaign to reduce problem waste
The NSW Environment Protection Authority has launched an awareness campaign to help households safely dispose of problem waste. [ + ]
