Industry News
NSW Premier to open IMARC 2025
The International Mining and Resources Conference, held 21–23 October at the ICC Sydney, will attract over 10,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. [ + ]
Australia Post surpasses its emissions targets
Australia Post has cut its carbon emissions by 20%, above its set 2025 targets, and has transitioned to 100% renewable electricity at its operational sites. [ + ]
NSW Firming Tender opens
Tender Round 7 under the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap has opened, with priority given to those within the Sydney–Newcastle–Wollongong sub-region. [ + ]
Sustainable Fuels Precinct approved for Gippsland
The Zerogen precinct represents a model that could be scaled nationally to unlock faster and more cost-effective emissions reductions across waste and transport. [ + ]
Solar-powered RVM provides sustainable recycling option
A solar-powered Containers for Change Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) has opened in Mackay, Queensland, allowing customers to redeem container returns for instant cash. [ + ]
Mobile water services fleet expands in Oceania
Veolia is expanding its mobile water services fleet in Oceania as part of the company’s GreenUp strategic program. [ + ]
Second life for Aussie food waste
The average household throws out around $2500 worth of food each year, so a new campaign is encouraging people to give new life to leftover groceries. [ + ]
Hunter Water completes major stormwater rehabilitation works
The upgrades are part of an ongoing commitment by Hunter Water to ensure the long-term reliability of the area's stormwater infrastructure. [ + ]
Vanden Recycling provides free polymer analysis service
The company is providing polymer material analysis reports as a free service throughout October. [ + ]
Greenbox Group acquires EraseIT
The deal brings together two sustainable tech leaders with the goal to eliminate e-waste and its environmental, climate and data security impacts. [ + ]
Project aims to boost Australian plastic recycling
The ACOR- and APCO-led project aims to inform government on how to support and strengthen Australia's domestic recycling and manufacturing capability. [ + ]
New CEO for Sydney Water
The NSW Government has appointed a new Sydney Water Chief Executive, Darren Cleary. [ + ]
Cardboard creates sustainable construction material
Engineers in Australia have developed a new building material with about one-quarter of concrete's carbon footprint, while reducing waste going to landfill. [ + ]
Australia's 2035 climate target announced
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to cut the country's emissions by a range of 62–70% by 2035. [ + ]
Tyre recycling project addresses mining industry waste
A Western Australian Government-led project has reported that the national industry-led Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme was generating benefits but fell short in key areas. [ + ]

