Greening public sector procurement offers a key opportunity for governments to hit decarbonisation targets, a public policy think tank says.
Category: Sustainability
NSW to extend life of Eraring coal plant
The NSW government will keep the nation’s largest coal-fired power station operating until 2027.
Plug pulled on state’s first e-scooter, e-bike trial
Beam Mobility is pulling the plug on NSW’s first council-run micromobility trial in Lake Macquarie.
$230m desal project aims to deliver water for SA renewables
The federal government has announced funding for a $230 million project to deliver desalinated water for renewable industries in South Australia.
Councils participate in kerbside EV charger trials
Northern Beaches is one of nine councils taking part in ARENA’s EV streetside charging project.
Budget pours money into renewable hydrogen
The federal budget provides $8 billion over the next decade, including a major tax incentive, to accelerate investment in renewable hydrogen.
Dutch circular economy experts meet with Western Sydney councils
Western Sydney councils have met with visiting Dutch experts to share ideas on waste management and the circular economy.
Recycled glass used to make energy-smart bricks
Engineers from RMIT have collaborated with a recycling company to make energy-smart bricks out of recycled material including ash and glass.
Greens slap down Budget’s $100m active transport fund
Next week’s federal budget will contain $100 million to build bicycle and walking paths, but the Greens say that’s not enough.
Rubber roads have environmental benefits, council-led trial shows
A council-led trial of recycled rubber roads is having positive environmental results, according to researchers from RMIT.