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- ECD Turbidity Measurement Sensor October 30, 2025Designed with an innovative multi-beam optical sensor, highly intelligent electronics and self-cleaning technology, the new ECD Triton TR8 Turbidity Analyzer sets a new standard for precise, highly reliable water quality monitoring with virtually no maintenance. The Triton TR8 TA’s sensor measures turbidity with a unique multi-beam optical assembly. The first light beam is a reference […]
- Partnership to create sustainable coupling relays October 30, 2025Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched a new series of coupling relays, with housing made from plastic that consists of 70% bio-based material derived from biomass waste. The Akulon K225-KS B-MB plastic was developed by Envalior in collaboration with Siemens to ensure all the desired properties are met. The plastic’s raw material comes from used cooking oil (UCO), […]
- Webinar to address EU packaging waste regulation October 29, 2025The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be holding the second State of Industry Webinar on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) on Wednesday, 10 December for all of the industry to attend. Following on from the recent AIP State of Industry webinar that discussed the basic toolkit to better understand the expectations of […]
- $14K community grant provides water savings for school October 29, 2025Lalor North Primary School has undergone a water-saving transformation thanks to a $14,000 community grant from Yarra Valley Water. The school was one of 14 successful applicants to receive funding from the water corporation’s Community Grants Program after submitting its goal to implement a comprehensive water efficiency and conservation program. The grant has funded a […]
- BMW launches EV battery recycling in Australia October 29, 2025The BMW Group has established a new recycling program for its electric vehicle (EV) batteries in Australia. The company has collaborated with Australian battery recycler EcoBatt to recycle high-voltage lithium-ion EV batteries that have been recovered from customers’ vehicles through the national BMW Group dealer network. The program covers batteries that have either been damaged or […]
- Blue Whale EV partners with Sourcewell October 28, 2025Blue Whale EV has been awarded a Sourcewell contract for procurement of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Related Services. Sourcewell is a national cooperative purchasing agency that provides solicited and awarded purchasing contracts which simplify procurement for public sector agencies. Through Sourcewell, Blue Whale EV’s products and services are now more accessible to municipalities, counties, […]
- Aussie winery marks World Sustainability Day October 28, 2025This World Sustainability Day (29 October), Oxford Landing is celebrating its purpose-driven wine collections, Regenerate and One-to-One, available in Australia and soon in global markets. Earlier this year, Hill-Smith Family Estates, the parent company of Oxford Landing, became Australia’s first Gold Member of the International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA). This recognition reinforces the group’s leadership in […]
- Program reduces coffee waste in Sydney October 28, 2025Specialty coffee roaster Single O has partnered with sustainability innovator Reground to launch a coffee waste diversion program. Australia generates over 75,000 tonnes of coffee ground waste annually, with much of it ending up in landfill, where it emits methane. Through the brands’ collaborative ‘Giving a Puck’ campaign, the organisations are tackling the used coffee grounds waste […]
- Australia Post trials heavy-duty electric vehicle October 28, 2025Australia Post is trialling a new heavy-duty large electric truck in its fleet, and has announced a new renewable diesel partnership with Ampol. The new Mercedes-Benz eActros, manufactured by Daimler Truck, is the first heavy-duty electric truck to join Australia Post’s national fleet, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to low-emission delivery solutions. The eActros produces zero tailpipe emissions, and […]
- ARENA backs no‍-‍inverter battery storage technology October 27, 2025ARENA has announced that Melbourne-based battery technology company Relectrify has secured $25 million in funding to fast-track the rollout of its battery energy storage system (BESS), the AC1. The AC1 doesn’t require an inverter. Instead, it uses a unique battery management system (BMS) that controls each battery cell directly to produce AC power. This design reduces […]
- Why operational excellence is the only way to deliver our sustainability future October 26, 2025For professionals across Australian industry, government and utilities, sustainability is no longer a niche concern; it’s at the core of how we do business. The national push for emissions reduction, water management and resource recovery is translating into a massive pipeline of critical environmental projects, where success hinges on flawless execution. But while policy sets the vision, […]
- Carbon farming event set to unlock soil data for farmers October 26, 2025As Australian agriculture considers its role in helping meet newly announced national emissions targets, the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo in Albury this November will give producers the tools to turn policy into profitable, practical action on their farms. Louisa Kiely — Director of Carbon Management Services (CMS), Co-Chair of the Soil Carbon Industry Group and […]