Resource Efficiency Archives - Page 14 of 26 - Renew Economy

CEFC invests another $50m to encourage car fleets to lower emissions
Clean Energy Finance Corporation puts $50m towards program making it cheaper and easier to adopt low-emissions fleet vehicles in Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 10, 2015

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Should we continue to recycle polystyrene? Or is it time for a ban?
A ban on single-use polystyrene foam food and beverage containers came into effect in New York City in July. Maybe it should happen here too.
Mike Ritchie

Sep 24, 2015

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Christchurch quake sparks innovative design idea for fast-response disaster relief
New Zealand-based industrial design agency’s AguaPallet helps natural disaster survivors access clean water, move equipment and provide basic shelter.
Emma Sutcliffe

Sep 24, 2015

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Solar array with cloud predicting technology launched in WA
Australia’s first grid-connected solar power project with cloud predicting technology launched at Karratha Airport, WA, in bid to smooth solar supply.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 31, 2015

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Energising Innovation: How many countries does it take to change a light bulb?
Negative resource trends, climate change and rising energy demand mean we urgently need to find a new approach to electricity supply. How can we speed up the process?
Laura Sacks

Aug 21, 2015

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Aussie’s clean-tech design combats water scarcity in drought-stricken regions
It’s been said necessity is the mother of invention. Climate change and water scarcity are certainly giving cleantech companies something to think about.
Emma Sutcliffe

Aug 19, 2015

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Smart grid, renewable energy solutions dominate Australian tech comp shortlist
ATC15 semi-finalists include home grown smart grid energy management systems, portable solar systems, and advanced solar inverters.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 15, 2015

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AGL to add CO2 capture to Torrens gas power plant in Adelaide
AGL Energy has partnered with Air Liquide to add CO2 capture to its SA Torrens Island gas plant, to capture and purify up to 50,000t of CO2 a year.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 4, 2015

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Melbourne tyre recycler Australia’s first finalist in top global innovation awards
Edison Awards names Australian start-up as a finalist, for its innovative technology that converts converts old tyres into saleable carbon, oil and steel.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 14, 2015

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Energy from waste can deliver 9% of Australia’s emissions abatement
Energy from waste should not cannibalise recycling but – as a direct alternative to landfill and as a source of energy – it has huge potential.
Mike Ritchie

Mar 11, 2015

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$150m solar powered greenhouse nears construction in SA
Construction to begin on $150m expansion of Sundrop Farms’ Port Augusta solar thermal greenhouse, that will use sun and sea water to grow tomatoes.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 17, 2015

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SA leads renewables investment, NSW and Victoria out of race
Climate Council report says NSW and Victoria gone “from leaders to laggards” in Australian renewables race. Thank goodness for South Australia!
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 18, 2014

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