Latest Industry News
- EOI released for Sydney circular economy precinct March 10, 2025Sydney Water is creating a 12-hectare circular economy zone (CEZ) in Western Sydney, set to drive economic growth, create new jobs and foster sustainable innovation. The Expression of Interest (EOI) tender is now open for lease options for various land uses focused on the circular economy, such as bioenergy and nutrient recovery, sustainable fuels and organic […]
- Japanese investment accelerates Aussie cleantech March 6, 2025Mitsubishi Ube Cement Corporation (MUCC), a joint venture between Mitsubishi Materials and Ube Cement, has announced a US$5 million investment into MCi Carbon (MCi). MCi is an Australian clean technology company currently scaling a mineral carbonation platform to capture and transform carbon dioxide (CO2) into building products and other valuable materials for the circular carbon economy. […]
- Low-carbon liquid fuels industry gets funding boost March 6, 2025The Australian Government is providing $250 million to accelerate the pace of the country’s growing domestic low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) industry. This funding, administered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), is part of the $1.7 billion Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund and will be provided as grants to support pre-commercial innovation, demonstration and deployment. Low-carbon liquid […]
- CDS Vic teams up with Carlton FC to reduce landfill March 5, 2025This year’s AFL season is set to become more sustainable, as Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) has signed on as a gold partner of the Carlton Football Club until at least the end of 2026. The two-year partnership will see CDS Vic branding on AFL match-days including LED, big screen and IPTV signage at home games. It […]
- Yarra Valley Water nominated for global water award March 5, 2025Yarra Valley Water has been named as one of four finalists shortlisted for the Public Water Agency of the Year title at the Global Water Awards 2025. Presented annually at the Global Water Summit, the prestigious awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the international water industry, recognising innovation and operational excellence. Yarra Valley Water Managing Director Pat […]
- Officeworks launches all-women-led commercial solar project March 4, 2025Officeworks, Smart Commercial Solar and Australian Women in Solar Energy (AWISE) have partnered to launch an all-women-led commercial solar project. The project will take place at Officeworks Bundoora in Victoria, featuring a 96 kW rooftop solar system — 16 times the size of an average home system. The process of this initiative — from analysis and project […]
- ACCIONA creates surfboard from retired wind turbine blades March 4, 2025ACCIONA has partnered with Australian professional surfer Josh Kerr and his brand Draft Surf, to create surfboards made from a retired wind turbine blade. The initial range, crafted from a decommissioned blade from ACCIONA’s Waubra wind farm in Victoria, included 10 prototype surfboards as part of the company’s Turbine Made initiative. The surfboards, hand-crafted on the […]
- Scientists crack code to longer-lasting perovskite solar March 3, 2025Perovskite solar cells could last 10 times longer thanks to research by the University of Surrey. The research suggests that alumina (Al2O3) nanoparticles enhance the lifespan and stability of these high-efficiency energy devices. While perovskite solar cells provide a cost-effective and lightweight alternative to traditional silicon-based technology, their commercial potential has been limited due to a flaw […]
- UHL acquires GoZero Group March 3, 2025United H2 Limited (UHL) has acquired GoZero Group Limited in a move to expand its presence in the zero-emission mobility sector. The transaction, valued at circa $400 million, will see UHL take full control of GoZero and its subsidiaries, including e-bus manufacturer Nexport and bus charter business NSBC Group. GoZero, an Australian-based provider of zero-emission […]
- $25 million to encourage shared solar for apartments March 3, 2025The 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. The ‘Solar for apartment residents’ incentive provides co-funding to eligible owners’ corporations and strata managers to install shared rooftop solar systems. Currently one in five NSW […]
- Qld container refund scheme falls short of target March 2, 2025The 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. The scheme, administered by Container Exchange, has a legislated target return rate of 85% but, despite more Queenslanders returning their eligible items, the return rate has continually fallen short of […]
- Australian Open exceeds single-use waste reduction targets March 2, 2025Single-use waste reduction targets have been exceeded at this year's Australian Open, with Tennis Australia's projection of 100,000 reusable items washed increased by almost 37,000. Through the partnership between Sustainability Victoria and Tennis Australia, thousands of reusable cups, made by Victorian company bettercup, replaced single-use cups in the Courtside Bar and bars around Garden Square. With […]