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- Modernising waste operations through ERP, IoT and AI – built for ANZ operators April 1, 2026ANZ waste and recycling operators are under pressure, with rising volumes, tightening regulation, and systems that can't keep pace. Here's the reality: Australia's circularity rate sits at just 4.3%, below the global average. The national ambition is to double it by 2035. That means smarter operations, not harder ones. Modern ERP is the backbone that […]
- Unlocking Industrial Efficiency: Insights from 2,700 Decision-Makers April 1, 2026Energy efficiency is now a leadership priority, but execution often lags ambition. Rising costs, fragmented data, and short-term decision-making limit impact, even as investment and digital tools grow. Learn how end-to-end energy intelligence — combining hardware, software, services, and expertise — turns intent into measurable, scalable results.
- How this Sydney CBD tower achieved a 6-star NABERS waste rating April 1, 2026In Sydney’s CBD, a 51-level premium commercial tower has quietly achieved something extraordinary: a 6-star NABERS waste rating — the highest possible rating under the national benchmarking system. Only a small number of buildings nationally have reached 6 stars. Two of only three known 6-star NABERS waste-rated buildings in Sydney’s CBD are maintained by SKG […]
- Solar pumps transform water supply for remote NT farm March 31, 2026Grundfos has helped improve the water reliability and overall performance of a remote Northern Territory property, enabling it to operate as a sustainable hay farm supplying Northern Australia’s beef industry. Located 200 km north of Alice Springs, the Athelle Outback Hideaway now uses Grundfos SPE solar pumps to secure a reliable water supply in one […]
- Call for electrification of Australian economy March 31, 2026The coalition of energy, industry and consumer advocacy organisations — comprising Energy Consumers Australia, Energy Efficiency Council, Electric Vehicle Council, Green Building Council of Australia, Rewiring Australia and Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity — has called on Australian governments to bolster the security, affordability and productivity of Australia’s energy systems by turbocharging electrification across the economy. […]
- Battery fires increase, prompting national battery stewardship March 31, 2026Australia’s environment ministers have signalled a shift towards nationally harmonised battery stewardship, prioritising exploration of a mandatory approach as battery-related fire risks continue to increase. At the Environment Ministers’ Meeting, ministers agreed to assess options for nationally consistent product stewardship arrangements at their next meeting, with batteries identified as a priority area. The communiqué from […]
- Refrigerant recovery: the overlooked lever in Australia's net-zero transition March 31, 2026When Australians think about climate action, the focus tends to fall on renewable energy, electric vehicles or large‑scale industrial reform. These are essential shifts. But there is another, largely unpriced source of emissions embedded in our everyday infrastructure — the refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners cycling out of Australian homes, businesses and logistics networks each […]
- From Intent to Impact: Why Execution Defines the Next Phase of Industrial Energy Efficiency March 31, 2026Energy efficiency has become a foundation for business continuity, compliance, and long-term value creation, but many industrial organisations in Australia are struggling to turn intent into sustained results, according to a new report from ABB. In partnership with Sapio Research, ABB recently surveyed 2,700 senior decision‑makers across 15 countries and 15 industries, including 200 from […]
- Closing the policy gap: the case for fibre transparency in Australia's fashion industry March 30, 2026As of 2019, Australia’s last mandatory textile fibre content labelling laws lapsed. Even then, these requirements applied only in New South Wales, with the national fibre labelling standards having already fallen away following the introduction of the Australian Consumer Law in January 2011. Today, only care labels are legally required for clothing and household textiles […]
- $1 million grants available for Victorian recycling solutions March 30, 2026Sustainability Victoria is inviting manufacturing businesses to apply for up to $1 million in funding under Round 6 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund (CERMF). The CERMF combines Australian and Victorian Government investment to support projects that strengthen the state’s recycling capability, build capacity and improve the resilience of Victoria’s resource recovery system. […]
- Qld bridge earns 'Excellent' sustainability score March 30, 2026Kangaroo Point Bridge in Queensland has achieved an ‘Excellent’ certification under the Infrastructure Sustainability Council’s (ISC) Design and As-Built Rating Scheme. Delivered in partnership between Brisbane City Council and Brisbane headquartered builder BESIX Watpac, the project’s sustainability achievements reflect the strong alignment between both organisations in delivering significant environmental and social contributions for Brisbane. From major […]
- How Australia's built environment is navigating sustainability communications March 25, 2026Ask any sustainability professional in Australia’s built environment sector what keeps them up at night, and the answer is increasingly less likely to be about materials or energy ratings. It’s about words. Specifically, which ones are safe to use. That’s the central finding of the ‘Australian Built Environment Communications Report: Navigating Sustainability Claims in an […]