Sustainability
WA wages war on plastic waste with its first PET recycling plant
Perth-based mechanical engineer Darren Lomman is working to stop plastic waste ending up in our oceans, one PET bottle at...
One billion people lack reliable energy access. How can we change this?
Most of us take energy access for granted, but life without electricity is standard for many people around the world. ...
The National Energy Guarantee clears a hurdle, but more to come
Although government and industry agree the proposed National Energy Guarantee is a step in the right direction, the COAG Energy...
Here’s how the construction industry can do its part in the war on waste
Using materials made from organic waste could help the construction industry reduce its environmental footprint and contribute to the circular...
New grants help renewable energy innovators reach a global audience
Have a renewable energy project that you think could change the world? Australia's national renewable energy agency is giving millions...
Elon Musk made good on his promise to build the world’s largest battery
Elon Musk and Tesla had 100 days to build the world’s largest battery in South Australia. And they just did...
This floating wind farm is the first in the world – and a big win for renewables
Scotland is well on its way to running on 100% renewable energy after pioneering a new technology: the world’s first...
Here’s how we can put green infrastructure to work for water sensitive cities
In the world’s driest inhabited continent, a bit of greenery seems like a luxury in the height of summer. But...
New system promises to address cost, safety concerns of energy storage tech
Energy storage technologies are a hot topic, but we need to address cost effectiveness and safety.
Renewable energy has a storage problem. Is more pumped hydro the solution?
Pumped hydro is a cost-effective alternative for energy storage to offset fluctuations in renewable energy supply, and it's primed to...
