Industry News
Scientists crack code to longer-lasting perovskite solar
Perovskite solar cells could last 10 times longer thanks to new research by the University of Surrey. [ + ]
UHL acquires GoZero Group
United H2 Limited (UHL) has acquired GoZero Group Limited in a $400 million deal to expand its presence in the zero-emission mobility sector. [ + ]
$25 million to encourage shared solar for apartments
The Australian Government is working with the NSW Government to deliver a new $25 million program to help apartment residents save up to $600 on their energy bills annually. [ + ]
Qld container refund scheme falls short of target
The Queensland Government has announced a parliamentary inquiry into the state's Container Refund Scheme to boost recycling rates and put more refunds in Queenslanders' pockets. [ + ]
Climate Zero and Carbon Neutral partner to reach net zero
A partnership between Climate Zero and Carbon Neutral combines carbon accounting and offsets, making sustainability gains easier for Australian businesses. [ + ]
Australian Open exceeds single-use waste reduction targets
Tennis Australia's waste reduction targets were surpassed at the international tennis tournament, saving hundreds of kilograms of single-use waste. [ + ]
Coffee concrete wins national research award
RMIT University inventors have won an award at Universities Australia's Shaping Australia Awards for their coffee biochar use in strengthening concrete. [ + ]
NSW Government introduces food waste mandate
The NSW Government has passed legislation to become the first state to implement a statewide mandate for food organics and garden organics (FOGO) recycling. [ + ]
ACCC authorises supermarket soft plastics recycling
The ACCC has granted authorisation to the major supermarkets to continue to recycle stockpiled soft plastics and implement a pilot in-store collection program. [ + ]
Endua launches new hydrogen tech for clean energy projects
Australian clean-tech company Endua has launched new electrolyser technology and deployed its hydrogen power bank system at Archerfield Airport. [ + ]
Honeywell supports building decarbonisation in Singapore
The Singapore-based Centre of Excellence will pilot technologies that deliver a scalable view of a building's life cycle and total energy use. [ + ]
Energy bill relief plan to ease cost-of-living pressure
Rewiring Australia has welcomed the Permanent Energy Bill Relief Plan, said to help homeowners and renters permanently reduce their energy bills. [ + ]
Deploying nuclear will lead to higher emissions: report
The Climate Change Authority's report confirms the risks of delaying a clean energy future in favour of nuclear power, stating it will lead to higher emissions and increased costs. [ + ]
Amazon Australia delivers on 100% recyclable packaging
Amazon Australia has continued its commitment to reduce packaging waste by moving to 100% recyclable packaging. [ + ]
Yarra Valley Water addresses future demands with new group
Yarra Valley Water has created a newly bolstered Asset Services Group to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population and climate change impacts. [ + ]
