Industry News
EV charger with integrated solar works 4x faster
Australian motorists will soon be able to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) up to four times faster with the release of what is claimed to be the world's first two-in-one solar inverter and EV charger. [ + ]
EPA ban will threaten NSW environment and economy, says ACOR
ACOR is concerned that the NSW EPA's proposed ban on resource recovery from municipal solid waste will negatively impact the state's environment and economy. [ + ]
Kellogg's takes the Yume Pledge
In a bid to reduce food waste, Kellogg's Australia will list surplus raw materials via a platform designed by Yume — an innovative online B2B marketplace for the sale of quality surplus food. [ + ]
Event strives to propel Australia's bioeconomy
Bioenergy Australia invites stakeholders in waste and circular economy policy leadership, waste management, financing and project development to Bioenergy STRONG 2019. [ + ]
Govt prepares for summer fish deaths
The government has released a Native Fish Emergency Response Plan to protect the Murray–Darling Basin's native fish ahead of an expected hot and dry summer. [ + ]
Report says e-waste will double by 2050
Ahead of International E-Waste Day, the United Nations University has released a report estimating that global e-waste will more than double by 2050 to reach approximately 111 million tonnes per year. [ + ]
Applications open for Scopus Researcher Awards
The awards recognise outstanding researchers in Australia and New Zealand who have made significant contributions to their fields and areas of research. [ + ]
CSIRO solar tech powers electric cars
CSIRO has developed solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging technology that connects EV charging stations with energy generated by rooftop solar panels. [ + ]
Enable wins Premier's Sustainability Award
Enable Social Enterprises has taken out the Premier's Recognition Award at the Premier's Sustainability Awards for its work employing disadvantaged people in a successful e-waste business. [ + ]
SKM Recycling acquired for $66m
Cleanaway Waste Management has acquired the assets of the SKM Recycling Group, including properties, plant and equipment. [ + ]
NSW and Vic not fantastic on plastic, says WWF
WWF-Australia has rated the nation's states and territories on their efforts to tackle single-use plastics — NSW and Victoria fall at the bottom of the scorecard. [ + ]
Nothing fishy about Commonwealth-managed fisheries
For the sixth consecutive year, Australia's Commonwealth-managed fisheries have been deemed to be in good shape and fished sustainably. [ + ]
One in three Victorians hang onto old phones
Since the state government's e-waste to landfill ban, many Victorians are disposing of their e-waste correctly, but most are still storing old electronics at home, resulting in valuable resources sitting idle. [ + ]
Partners collaborate on large-scale native tree project
Woodside and Greening Australia are collaborating to undertake large-scale, native tree planting projects that will generate quality carbon offsets. [ + ]
ABB charged with electrifying vehicles at new port
ABB has won a contract to deliver and commission integrated smart charging points for automated guided vehicles (AGV) at the new Tuas port in Singapore. [ + ]