Industry News
SULO bins turn circular using recycled content
Pact Group has begun to manufacture its SULO bins using plastic packaging waste to create bins made from recycled content for local councils. [ + ]
Agrivoltaics — key to reaching net zero?
Macquarie University researchers led the first workshop in NSW to advance investigation into the adoption of agrivoltaics in the race to net zero. [ + ]
RMIT program for sustainable building design and construction
RMIT has launched a suite of vocational education skill sets to prepare the local building design and construction workforces for the clean economy future. [ + ]
Government funds high-tech sorting facility in WA
A $15m paper and cardboard sorting facility at Veolia's Bibra Lake Resource Recovery Park is set to receive $8.3m from the federal and WA governments. [ + ]
$8m Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to end plastic waste
CSIRO and Murdoch University are developing 100% compostable bioplastics which are designed to break down in compost, land or water, without leaving a trace. [ + ]
Government investing in solar PV manufacturing innovation
ARENA has opened the first phase of its $1 billion Solar Sunshot Program designed to support innovation in Australia’s solar PV manufacturing industry. [ + ]
Australian tech could solve Sydney's PFAS problem
Manufactured at Emu Plains, EPOC Enviro's technology has now remediated more than 1 billion litres of PFAS-impacted waters at over 30 sites globally. [ + ]
Ultragreen high-rise planned for St Kilda
Gamuda Land's multi-residential Fareham development is focused on achieving net zero in operations and a minimum 8-star average NatHERS rating. [ + ]
IMARC 2024: the global mining and resources event is back
Energy transition and decarbonisation will be under discussion at IMARC, which is being held at ICC Sydney from 29–31 October 2024. [ + ]
Turning CO2 into an eco-friendly resource
A new research initiative based at The University of Queensland could see carbon dioxide becoming a useful resource in the production of fuels and chemicals. [ + ]
Williams River remediation project kicks off
Hunter Water has commenced remediation efforts to help protect the eroding river banks of the Williams River, spanning from Seaham to Clarence Town. [ + ]
Central Pier demolition waste turned into road base, new products
More than 80% of waste from the demolition of Central Pier is being repurposed for use in construction and manufacturing sectors across Victoria. [ + ]
Energy-efficient manufacturing tech for packaging
A Finnish initiative demonstrates manufacturing technology with the potential to reduce water consumption by up to 90% and halve overall energy consumption. [ + ]
QV Face packaging wins Silver for sustainability at PIDA
Ego Pharmaceuticals has won a Silver medal at the 2024 PIDA Awards in the Sustainable Packaging Design category. [ + ]
Photosynthesis inspires net-zero ammonia research
Ammonia is essential for producing fertilisers that support global food production. However, traditional methods of making it create significant greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]