Industry News
AEMC issues paper wants the lowdown on EV prep
Australia needs a roadmap to get its energy system ready for an electric vehicle future, said the Australian Energy Market Commission. [ + ]
Smart Cities 2020
Smart Cities gathers Australia's city and place makers from all levels of government to connect the dots to create prosperous, livable cities. [ + ]
Report reconfirms need for better recycling standards
Another report has been released confirming that better recycling standards and specifications are needed in Australia. [ + ]
UNSW researchers awarded millions in funding
The CRC-P Program has awarded UNSW Sydney researchers with millions in grants across projects including recycled waste plastics, solar technology and cobalt production. [ + ]
Cities call for climate change urgency
The City of Melbourne has called on state and federal governments to take urgent action on climate change and is considering fast-tracking initiatives that have the greatest impact on carbon emissions reduction. [ + ]
Injection moulding company acquires Ausdrain
Sydney-based A Plus Plastics has acquired stormwater management company Ausdrain in a strategic move to expand its injection moulding manufacturing capacity. [ + ]
PFAS safety framework under discussion
A safety framework for PFAS (per- and poly-flouroalkyl substances) has been under discussion at the beginning of the new parliamentary year. [ + ]
Qld timber industry to investigate waste-to-resource opportunities
Queensland invests in studies to transform waste streams into products and create new jobs for the state. [ + ]
Beamex User Group meeting set for March
The Beamex User Group (BUG) third annual meeting is set to take place on 24–25 March 2020 in Rosehill, NSW. [ + ]
ARBS 2020 finalists revealed
The ARBS 2020 Industry Awards recognise the extraordinary talent within the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry. [ + ]
Western Sydney on a mission to slash emissions
Nine Western Sydney councils have launched the Western Sydney Energy Program — a strategy to slash emissions and boost energy savings for a more sustainable, affordable energy future. [ + ]
Australian Hydrogen Council welcomes GHD to the fold
The AHC has welcomed GHD as a Corporate Member to help build a hydrogen-based energy future for Australia. [ + ]
Arcadis launches new digital business
Arcadis has launched Arcadis Gen — a new global digital business to help secure its position as a leading provider of data-driven products and solutions across the natural and built environment. [ + ]
Algae biotech research facility to launch in Noosa
Biotech start-up Provectus Algae will open a new research and development foundry in Noosa next month to further its groundbreaking work with algae as a platform to grow biologics. [ + ]
Post-fire logging will have catastrophic consequences, says ecologist
A world-leading ecologist has issued a dire warning of the terrible consequences of post-fire logging. The practice could have catastrophic environmental consequences. [ + ]
