Industry News
PM visits Downer Reconomy facility
Downer's Rosehill asphalt plant and Reconomy facility have received a visit from Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews. [ + ]
City of Sydney trials food scrap project
More than 4000 homes are participating in a City of Sydney trial to divert food scraps from landfill by turning them into green energy or plant fertiliser. [ + ]
Vic Govt funds SKM plant resurrection
The Andrews Labor Government is providing Victoria's recycling sector with a $10 million loan to help resolve the state's waste crisis following the closure of SKM's recycling plants. [ + ]
Kazakhstani researchers on track to power trains with wind
Researchers from Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan's capital of Nur-Sultan are developing a solution to reduce carbon emissions using the wind generated by moving trains. [ + ]
SA sludge research impacts UN climate guidelines
Research conducted by SA Water and the University of Queensland has been incorporated into the United Nations' climate change policies. [ + ]
Plastic-free food court opens at UTS
UTS Central showcases a plastic-free food court, where plastic straws, bags, plastic-lined coffee cups, packaging and plastic-bottled drinks are nowhere to be seen. [ + ]
Melbourne's global search for recycling tech
The City of Melbourne is embarking on an international search for innovative technologies that will expand and enhance its network of waste and recycling hubs. [ + ]
Mirvac and INCO launch sustainability-focused accelerator program
Mirvac Group has partnered with INCO to launch The Impact Accelerator, an initiative that will fast-track innovative start-ups focused on solving environmental and social challenges. [ + ]
Urgent need to replace coal, says AEMO
AEMO has released a report highlighting the urgent need for investment in energy generation and transmission to ensure the security of Australia's energy system. [ + ]
Coles deal leads to new solar plants
Coles and Metka EGN have signed a 10-year power purchase agreement that will see three PV solar power plants built in regional NSW. [ + ]
Net zero by 2029, says La Trobe
Victoria's La Trobe University has set an ambitious target of net zero emissions by 2029, launching a $75 million initiative involving 20 projects. [ + ]
Molycop commits to renewable energy
Molycop has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with energy retailer Flow Power, to make it one of the largest purchasers of renewable energy in Australia. [ + ]
Scientists redesigning materials for circular economy
Materials scientists from Deakin University are working on several projects to repurpose materials and achieve a circular economy. [ + ]
Anti-burp seaweed could cut GHGs by 10%
Researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast are studying a type of seaweed that stops cows from expelling methane. [ + ]
Team investigates alternative battery material
Researchers from Deakin's Institute for Frontier Materials are hoping to develop a new type of battery material that will reduce the cost and environmental impact of high-performance batteries. [ + ]
