‘Green concrete’ could drive Australia’s decarbonisation efforts, says report
A report from engineering company Hatch has discovered the promising potential of “green concrete” as a key player towards Australia’s progress towards decarbonisation.
WA schools encouraged to apply for waste sorting grants to achieve sustainability goals
The Western Australian government is urging schools to apply for up to $5,500 for initiatives addressing trash through the WasteSorted Schools grants program.
Food packaging misconceptions make food waste problem worse – says RMIT research
A new study led by RMIT researchers has revealed that the majority of Australians believe food packaging waste is a bigger environmental issue than food waste even though the true problem lies in people's knowledge of how packaging might help prevent food waste.
Australian logistics industry calls for National Zero Emission Truck Strategy
A coalition of representatives from the freight and transport industry has called on the Australian government to develop and implement a National Zero Emission Truck Strategy.
Swiss manufacturer enters Australian market with premium solar panels
Meyer Burger, a Switzerland-based active mechanical engineering company, is set to enter the growing Australian photovoltaic (PV) market by offering a range of high-performance solar panels that it claims deliver greater energy yields than traditional technologies.
Report urges government-industry collaboration to boost uptake of recycled content in Aussie roads
A report from Standards Australia has uncovered a series of issues hindering the uptake of recycled content in roads, including a lack of nationally harmonised performance-based standards.
Simply Cups gains Australasian Recycling Label recognition to boost paper cup recycling
Closed Loop Environmental Solutions’ paper cup recycling program Simply Cups has been recognised as an Alternative Destination under the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL).
Toyota Australia boasts fuel cell EV line in national Hydrogen Showcase
Toyota Australia has unveiled a series of fuel-cell electric vehicles as part of its Hydrogen Showcase that seeks to highlight potential applications for its hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Tetra Pak, APR Kerbside equip Victorian facility with AI-powered recycling robot
Food and beverage processing and packaging company Tetra Pak and Australian Paper Recovery (APR) Kerbside have invested in the implementation of an innovative recycling robot that can identify and sort used Tetra Pak beverage cartons.
CEFC invests $75 million in new Queensland C&D recycling facility
The CEFC has announced the allocation of $75 million in debt finance to help develop Queensland’s upcoming flagship construction and demolition (C&D) recycling facility in Pinkenba.
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds
As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.
