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- Sustanable organic batteries for future energy storage December 8, 2024A team of scientists at UNSW Chemistry has developed an organic material that is able to store protons, which is being used to create a rechargeable proton battery in the lab. By using hydrogen ions (protons) instead of traditional lithium, the batteries hold promise for addressing some of the critical challenges in modern energy storage, including resource […]
- 'Tis the season for sustainable food at Christmas December 8, 2024There’s nothing quite like an Aussie-style Christmas lunch or dinner — fresh seafood, roast meats, vibrant salads and summertime desserts enjoyed with family and friends. For many, it’s a day to indulge and savour every delicious bite — but it can also provide us with an opportunity to reflect on how we can consume more […]
- Berrima Cement Works upgrades with sustainable tech December 5, 2024Boral has unveiled new carbon-reducing technology at its Berrima Cement Works, with Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen officially opening the upgraded facility on 4 December. Located in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, Berrima Cement Works supplies 40% of cement in NSW and the Australian Capital Territory. The site is […]
- Councils collectively save on energy December 5, 2024Thirteen regional New South Wales councils have pooled their resources to make the shift to renewable energy via a power purchase agreement (PPA) coordinated by the Hunter Joint Organisation and Mid North Coast Joint Organisation. The Powering Tomorrow: Regional Councils NSW PPA will secure fixed pricing for the councils up until the end of 2030. […]
- Australian orgs partner to speed circular economy December 3, 2024GS1 Australia has entered into a partnership with the Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence (the Centre) with the intention of speeding a transition to a circular economy. The two not-for-profit organisations will pool their resources to foster innovation, enhance product stewardship and drive the development of sustainable practices across industries in Australia. Peter Carter, General […]
- CSIRO's solar venture secures $15 million funding December 2, 2024FPR Energy, a new venture from CSIRO, has secured $15 million in seed funding with the aim of commercialising next generation solar thermal technology. The company was launched in collaboration with global advisory and funds management firm RFC Ambrian and Japanese utility Osaka Gas, raising the largest seed funding for a CSIRO co-founded venture to […]
- Victorian utility recognised at Asian Water Awards December 1, 2024Following its win in October at the Australian Water Association (AWA) Victorian Water Awards, Victorian utility South East Water has netted two more awards at this year’s Asian Water Awards, held in late 2024. The utility’s Hydrotrak Geofencing technology received the Water Technology Excellence (Research and Development) – Australia award, as well as the Water Technology […]
- Flow control for optimising growth of microorganisms November 30, 2024Today, more than ever, enzymes and microorganisms are being used to increase sustainable production. This is particularly true in industries such as pharmaceuticals and (bio)chemicals. In these and other industries, researchers within universities, R&D organisations and other institutes, as well as within industry want to know under which conditions these biological cells grow. While it […]
- Aust partnership leads to solar-powered canola November 28, 2024Riverina Oils, a NSW canola oil producer, has partnered with Australian renewable energy retailer Flow Power to power its operations with solar energy. Flow Power described the new solar installation as its largest behind-the-meter project, adding that it set a new standard for renewable energy use in the manufacturing of Australian products. Located in the […]
- Funding boost to cut cotton industry's emissions November 28, 2024A project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cotton production systems has received $1,985,000 from the federal government’s Climate-Smart Agriculture Program Partnerships and Innovation Grants Round, and $800,000 from the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC). Called ‘Climate Smart Cotton — reducing nitrous oxide emissions with enhanced efficiency fertilisers’, the project hopes to help Australia […]
- A first line of defence in wastewater screening November 26, 2024Two Queensland councils* have opted for Australian-manufactured screening technology to protect the efficiency of their wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). In choosing horizontal in-channel rotary drum screening technology engineered by CST Wastewater Solutions, the councils also sought to curtail risks of process and environmental spills from blockages. CST Wastewater Solutions’ full stainless steel drum technology — […]
- Driving progress in clean energy November 26, 2024The latest projections by the Department of Climate Change, Energy and Water discussed by Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen on 27 November highlight the transformative impact of critical policies starting in 2025 — including the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) and an expanded Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS). These initiatives are set to accelerate […]