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- NSW Govt supports business to use energy-saving heat pumps July 13, 2025The NSW Government’s new $1 million grants program is designed to assist businesses to investigate the feasibility of switching to energy-efficient heat pump technology. The Heat Pump Feasibility Grants provide up to $30,000 to cover 75% of project costs to support heat pump feasibility studies. Specialist consultants will assess the potential for heat pumps to […]
- Sustainability commitment key for LAPP Australia MD July 13, 2025To create more natural habitat for the increasingly rare regent honeyeater, LAPP Australia Managing Director Simon Pullinger began planting the types of gum tree best suited to this critically endangered native bird. With an estimated 250–350 of the species left in the wild, habitat loss has been identified as the primary reason for the regent honeyeater’s […]
- A sustainable approach to increase wastewater recycling July 13, 2025Rising rural populations, drought and climate change are making water scarcity a problem in country townships — with more efficient handling of sewage system wastewater part of the solution. Pioneered by Flinders University environmental health experts, local councils in South Australia are operating sustainable energy-efficient sewage treatment operations with low-cost high-rate algal pond (HRAP) systems. Now […]
- Experts warn against health risks of plastic pollution July 10, 2025The UN Environment Programme is meeting in Geneva in August to finalise the first legally binding treaty on plastics. A leading health expert on plastic pollution and microplastics is calling on the UN to end the use of toxic chemicals in all plastics; and cap and reduce plastic production. He also argues against a treaty […]
- City of Gosnells develops tree production nursery July 10, 2025The City of Gosnells in WA is developing a new production nursery to help the area become more sustainable and provide more urban greenery. Once operational, the nursery will produce 9500 trees and more than 100,000 seedlings each year, specifically selected for the city’s streets, parks and nature reserves. Mayor Terresa Lynes said it has allocated […]
- Kur-ring-gai receives kerbside EV charging July 9, 2025The NSW Government has announced $2.8 million in EV Kerbside Charging Grants to install chargers across 22 local government areas, including Ku-ring-gai. Ku-ring-gai Council Mayor Christine Kay welcomed the announcement, saying the switch to electric transport is a key component of the council’s plan to reach net zero. “Electric vehicles offer reduced fuel costs, lower […]
- How real-world events underscore the urgency of climate disclosures July 9, 2025With 2024 once again breaking records as the hottest year on record and a relentless series of extreme weather events continuing into 2025, the past few years have been a stark wake-up call for communities and businesses. Recent data from NASA confirms what many are experiencing first-hand: floods, droughts and other climate extremes are becoming […]
- Blue Connections IT achieves carbon neutrality through sustainable technology July 9, 2025Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is celebrating a significant milestone in its long-standing partnership with Blue Connections IT, helping the company on their path to another year of carbon neutrality. The leading Australian-owned provider of comprehensive IT solutions, Blue Connections IT has incorporated several sustainable features into […]
- $432m for Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub July 8, 2025Orica has been awarded $432m in Hydrogen Headstart funding from the Australian Government for the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub in NSW. Hydrogen Headstart — a federal program administered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) — provides revenue support for large-scale renewable hydrogen projects once operational, through competitive hydrogen production credits. The Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub […]
- Quantum battery tests prove extended storage life July 8, 2025RMIT University and CSIRO researchers have found a method to extend the lifetime of quantum batteries — 1000 times longer than previous demonstrations. Unlike traditional batteries, which rely on chemical reactions, quantum batteries use quantum superposition and interactions between electrons and light to achieve faster charging times and potentially enhanced storage capacity. Developing quantum batteries in […]
- Alfa Laval acquires Fives Energy Cryogenics July 8, 2025Alfa Laval has acquired the cryogenics business unit of Fives — Fives Energy Cryogenics — which focuses on cryogenic heat transfer and pump technologies. Fives Energy Cryogenics has more than 65 years of experience designing and manufacturing cryogenic heat exchangers and pumps for gas liquefaction. The company has its headquarters in France and manufacturing facilities in France, China and […]
- igus E2.1 range with igumid CG LW July 7, 2025igus is converting the range of its standard energy chain series E2.1 to the recycled material known as igumid CG LW. The E2.1 energy chain series now consists of post-consumer recyclate, such as old fishing nets and discarded energy chains, which are recycled and processed into recyclate as part of the in-house ‘Chainge’ program. Not only do the energy […]