Record-breaking number of EVs purchased in Australia in 2023
Australians purchased a record number of electric vehicles (EVs) in 2023, according to the latest data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.
Coles and Woolworths make huge offer on soft plastics recycling
Australian supermarket chains Coles and Woolworths have made an offer to REDcycle to take control of its stockpiled soft plastic and provide safe storage of the material while recycling solutions are explored.
Swinburne researchers develop bendable, cement-free concrete suited for construction in earthquake zones
Swinburne researchers have developed and patented a new type of concrete that is made out of waste materials and can bend under load.
Developed by Dr...
CEFC, ARENA to help finance Australia’s first electrified bus fleet
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced $24.5 million in funding to support the replacement of 40 internal combustion engine buses in NSW...
Harris Farms launch Imperfect Picks to lessen Australia’s Food Wastage
Australian supermarket chain Harris Farms has launched a campaign named ‘Imperfect Picks’ where they sell fruits and vegetables that are perfectly safe and healthy...
Ball & Doggett’s world-first packaging education hub unveiled
Ball & Doggett, Australia's largest distributor of printable materials and a member of Ai Group, has taken the lead in driving the conversation on packaging sustainability with the launch of an innovative online educational portal.
Manufacturers urged to apply for free Innovate to Grow: Ending Plastic Waste program
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO is opening a new round of its free, ten-week Innovate to Grow program, this time for SMEs, including manufacturers, focusing on plastic waste issues.
RMIT researchers turn low-grade clay into sustainable concrete breakthrough
Engineers at RMIT University have discovered a way to transform common, low-grade clay into a high-performance cement replacement, offering new opportunities in the push for sustainable construction materials.
UNSW-led project to convert landfill waste into value-added additives for use in asphalt.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) has joined forces with State Asphalts, Closed Loop, Primaplas and Asphaltech to work on a project...
Volvo vows to manufacture only electric cars by 2030, launches the pure electric C40...
Volvo Cars has committed to becoming fully electric – selling only fully electric cars and phasing out models running on internal combustible engines, including...
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AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.
