Industry News
Groundwater research assesses springs complex
A three-year ARC Linkage project will look to conserve the delicate balance of water flow through the Doongmabulla Springs Complex in the Carmichael Basin in Queensland. [ + ]
New dates for Smart Energy 2020
The 58th Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition in Sydney will now take place on 29–30 September due to the potential impact of COVID-19. [ + ]
Funding brings UNSW hydrogen storage to life
The Manilla Solar Project will use H2Store — a UNSW-developed advanced hybrid battery storage system — to store hydrogen in 20-foot containers with an energy density of 17 MWh. [ + ]
Wheat yields unchanged despite rainfall decrease
CSIRO research indicates that WA's wheatbelt yields remained unchanged despite a rainfall decrease between 1900 and 2016. [ + ]
On-tap bubbles save glass from landfill
Only 57% of glass we put into our recycling bins is actually recycled, with the remaining 43% destined for landfill. [ + ]
Cape Byron Distillery is Sustainable Distillery of the Year
Cape Byron Distillery, producer of Brookie's Byron Gin, has been named international Sustainable Distillery of the Year at the recent Icons of Gin awards 2020 in London. [ + ]
Tony Wong takes new direction for water-sensitive cities
Tony Wong has stepped down as CEO of the CRC for Water Sensitive Cities, taking on new roles within the CRCWSC and the Water Sensitive Cities Institute. [ + ]
Infrastructure Australia lists priorities
Infrastructure Australia's Priority List has brought national initiatives on water, waste and coastal inundation to the forefront. [ + ]
Pump industry awaits ARBS 2020
Targeting the HVAC&R and building services landscape, the event will host more than 300 exhibitors, a renowned industry awards program and comprehensive seminar program. [ + ]
SMC to showcase latest wastewater solutions at WIOA
April's WIOA Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition will showcase new technologies, equipment, services and ideas related to the water industry. [ + ]
Bubble tech blows contaminants out of the water
Australian water treatment company Evocra has developed an innovative technology that uses bubbles to remove contaminants such as microplastics from water. [ + ]
Arcadis is engineering partner on Daintree Renewable Microgrid Project
Arcadis will support Volt Advisory in designing a microgrid powered by 100% renewable energy sources on behalf of locally owned Daintree Renewable Energy. [ + ]
Greening the Green aims to boost soft plastics recycling
PepsiCo and Clean Up Australia have launched a three-year program aimed at educating consumers on soft plastics recovery and increasing soft plastics recycling across Australia. [ + ]
NZ motorists offset fuel emissions with Z App
NZ motorists can now offset their fuel emissions using the Carbon Count feature in Z Energy's Z App, supporting the protection of permanent, local forests. [ + ]
Qualitas launches build-to-rent fund
A fund has been announced by Qualitas to finance the construction and management of energy-efficient, low-emissions, build-to-rent residential buildings. [ + ]
