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Renewable energy momentum builds as Australia eyes 2030 targets – Climate Council

Australia’s renewable energy transition is gaining speed, with new government policies and private investments promising transformative impacts on energy, transport, and industry, according to a report by The Climate Council. 

Amcor, Kolon Industries join forces to develop recycled and renewable packaging materials

Amcor has announced a strategic partnership with Kolon Industries to develop and commercialize sustainable polyester materials for packaging. 

BioPak launches ‘Give Back Friday’ to raise funds for rainforest restoration

BioPak has launched its 'Give Back Friday' initiative, combining Black Friday discounts with charitable donations to support environmental conservation.

Gold-based drug outperforms platinum in cancer treatment, new study finds

Gold-based chemotherapy drugs may soon be a stronger alternative to platinum-based treatments, according to new research from RMIT University. 

CSIRO’s electrolyser hits 1,000-hour milestone at BlueScope plant

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has achieved a significant milestone in hydrogen technology, demonstrating its advanced tubular solid oxide electrolysis (SOE) system at BlueScope Steel’s Port Kembla Steelworks. 

Young’s Return and Earn machine gets a time-saving makeover

Return and Earn has introduced a "takes all" trial in Young, allowing residents to recycle eligible bottles, cans, and cartons without pre-sorting, using a single chute at the upgraded machine.

University of Sydney researchers develop ‘Velcro DNA’ for nanorobotic innovations

A team of researchers at the University of Sydney Nano Institute has unveiled groundbreaking advancements in molecular robotics, utilising DNA origami to create programmable nanostructures.

EPOC Enviro’s Hyper-Concentrator makes US debut in PFAS treatment

Australian firm EPOC Enviro has installed four advanced SAFF PFAS remediation systems at a major trade waste facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enabling the treatment of up to 1.1 million litres of contaminated water daily.

NT manufacturing gets a boost with Steeline GRP’s high-tech metal processing equipment

The Northern Territory is poised to become a leader in advanced manufacturing, following Steeline GRP’s (Steeline) major investment in state-of-the-art machinery, as revealed in a news release. 

Solar panels to slash energy use at key Visy manufacturing sites

Visy, Australia’s largest integrated recycler and remanufacturer, is taking significant steps to reduce its energy consumption by partnering with two solar energy companies to install solar panels at select facilities across the country.
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