Professional services company GHD has announced the appointment of Rod Naylor as its new Market Leader – Water in Australia, commencing in November. [ + ]

Pyrolysis and gasification are being touted as perfect circular economy solutions to the challenge of recycling. [ + ]

While over 90% of Australians are concerned about environmental sustainability, only half believe they are doing their fair share to protect the planet. [ + ]

The Greenhouse event series is designed to explore creative solutions to the challenges faced by cities around the world as they move to a more sustainable approach. [ + ]

'Distributed energy in the property sector — today's opportunities' looks at a broad range of technologies and indicates that are best suited to different property types. [ + ]

Feedback on the discussion paper will inform updates to the 2009 National Waste Policy for consideration by environment ministers later this year. [ + ]

The Victorian Renewable Energy Auction Scheme will see six renewable energy projects deliver 928 MW of energy — almost 45% more power than originally anticipated. [ + ]

Barangaroo South is among four green building projects, one business and an industry leader announced as winners of the WorldGBC Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards. [ + ]

The LEGO Group has launched a new range of botanical elements — such as leaves, bushes and trees — made from plant-based plastic sourced from sugarcane. [ + ]

Willoughby City Council has passed a motion to remove single-use plastics from all council operations. [ + ]

NCH Australia has committed to donating 1% of its sales revenue to Buy a Bale — a charity that is providing aid to farming and rural communities in the form of bales of hay. [ + ]

A new report from ClimateWorks Australia finds that Australia is not yet on track to meet its emissions reduction targets under the Paris Agreement. [ + ]

The $20 million Origin Energy Virtual Power Plant is expected to distribute power from up to 650 customers with solar PV and batteries during peak periods. [ + ]

Brisbane, Adelaide, Ipswich, the Sunshine Coast and Canterbury-Bankstown have been shortlisted for the top prize at the inaugural Australian Smart Cities Awards. [ + ]

Delta Energy Systems has received a $210,000 grant from the Victorian Government for an 18-month research project on EV charging. [ + ]