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UQ researchers use 3D printing to develop new seawater-degradable plastic

Researchers from the University of Queensland are developing seawater-degradable plastic in a bid to curb marine waste. 

Expansion of Construction Plastics Recycling Scheme aims to reduce waste in Central Qld

The Queensland Government announced the expansion of its Construction Plastics Recycling Scheme to Central Queensland in a move aimed at enhancing recycling efforts in the construction industry.

Energy Renaissance teams up with IMCRC, CSIRO to deliver secure battery management system

Australian lithium-ion battery manufacturer Energy Renaissance will develop a defence-grade cybersecure Battery Management System (BMS) for its superStorage family of batteries as part of...

Fine Food Australia expands partnership with OzHarvest in sustainability drive

Fine Food Australia (FFA) announced an expanded collaboration with OzHarvest, Australia's leading food rescue organisation, aimed at intensifying efforts to combat food waste and alleviate hunger.

Primobius JV enters into battery recycling MoU with Japanese materials supplier

Primobius GmBh has secured a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation of Japan that will see the two parties establish a corporation...

New recycling projects in Queensland to receive funding boost

The Australian and Queensland Governments are investing over $13.3 million in new recycling initiatives to divert 68,000 tonnes of waste from the state’s landfill.

UQ seeks to develop biodegradable bags for mushroom farming

Researchers from the University of Queensland have collaborated with Scenic Rim Mushrooms to develop biodegradable “plastic” bags for use in mushroom farming. 

WA pioneers shift to compostable coffee cups, bans non-recyclable options

Western Australia (WA) is bidding farewell to non-compostable coffee cups, as part of its comprehensive Plan for Plastics initiative.

ARENA-backed project to investigate renewable hydrogen opportunities at the Port of Newcastle

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $1.5 million in funding to support a feasibility study into the development of a 40 MW...
Victoria

Applications open for Victoria’s Zero Emission Vehicles grants program

The Victorian Government is supporting Victorian businesses to include Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) into their fleets to help them reduce emissions and lower operating expenses. According to the Government’s...
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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.