Industry News
Collaboration to spotlight sustainable commercial buildings
All 4 to 6 Star Green Star ratings will now feature on Commercial Real Estate's Building Profile pages. [ + ]
Melbourne Water re-uses one megatonne of biosolids
Melbourne Water has reached a major milestone in its biosolids re-use program, with the one-millionth tonne of biosolids recently transported from its Eastern Treatment Plant. [ + ]
Recycling services protected in spite of National Sword
The National Waste and Recycling Industry Council and the Australian Local Government Association have agreed to stand together to protect household recycling. [ + ]
Government-focused media, research and events firms join forces
A new media and events alliance is set to provide those working in tech and procurement roles across all levels of government with more quality content. [ + ]
Water filtration with a 'molecular sieve'
Scientists have used cutting-edge nanomaterials to create a chemical filter capable of industrial-grade water purification. [ + ]
Tyre recycling facility opens in Auckland
The facility will process 15,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres in the first 24 months and reach full capacity of 30,000 tonnes, or around 3 million tyres, per annum after 36 months. [ + ]
Silver nanoparticles can disrupt wastewater treatment
If silver, which has broad-spectrum antibacterial properties, thwarts the work of treatment plants' beneficial bacteria, then too many nutrients could end up in waterways. [ + ]
NCH launches business group focused on facilities
Industrial maintenance company NCH Asia has announced the launch of the NCH Facilities business group as of 1 May this year. [ + ]
Environmental incentive for shipping lines introduced in NSW
The incentive takes the form of a discount on vessel-related charges levied by NSW Ports on vessels that call at its ports of Port Botany and Port Kembla. [ + ]
Residents of Fremantle wanted for renewable energy trial
City of Fremantle residents who own renewable energy and alternative water systems are invited to take part in a new trial being led by Curtin University. [ + ]
Innovative energy storage technologies on show
More than 60 companies in the Australian and global energy storage industry will come together at the Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition. [ + ]
Monash and Honeywell to create 'cognitive office buildings'
The agreement will see Monash use big data to enable its buildings to intelligently and automatically alter the internal environment, transforming the way staff and students work and learn. [ + ]
Smart water meter seeks to solve Australia's water challenges
The Network-ready Ultrasonic smart water meter (NUmeter) has an IoT-type network communications module fully integrated into it. [ + ]
Renewable energy jobs hit over 10 million worldwide
The total number of people employed in the sector has reached 10.3 million globally, surpassing the 10 million figure for the first time. [ + ]
Free Electrons finalists pay a visit Down Under
Free Electrons, the global energy start-up accelerator program that connects promising energy start-up companies with leading utility companies, is back for a second year. [ + ]
