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  • Magellan Power launches ESS product range

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    Magellan Power launches ESS product range

    Magellan Power, a renowned provider of innovative energy solutions, has unveiled its new Energy Storage System (ESS) Product Range. This launch marks a significant step in transforming the energy landscape f... more

  • Visy launches Visy Tread: An Australian-Made, eco-friendly surface protection solution

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    Visy launches Visy Tread, an eco-friendly surface protection solution

    Visy has unveiled its first retail product, Visy Tread, a temporary floor and surface protection solution made from 100 per cent recycled paper. This innovative product is manufactured in Australia at Visy's... more

  • WoodSolutions introduces EPD Database for carbon accounting in build sector

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    WoodSolutions introduces EPD Database for carbon accounting

    WoodSolutions, a key provider of timber building and construction information, has launched a new Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Database in partnership with Thinkstep-ANZ. This database aims to pro... more

  • Major retailers and brands unite in coalition for sustainable solutions

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    Major retailers and brands unite in coalition for sustainable solutions

    A coalition of leading consumer electronics and home appliances retailers and brands has formed to drive greater support and participation in sustainable solutions across the industry supply chain. The Coali... more

  • Magellan Power launches ESS product range
    08 May, 2024
  • Visy launches Visy Tread, an eco-friendly surface protection solution
    07 May, 2024
  • WoodSolutions introduces EPD Database for carbon accounting
    03 May, 2024
  • Major retailers and brands unite in coalition for sustainable solutions
    03 May, 2024
AirTrunk and CLP Power announce major renewable energy deal in Hong Kong

AirTrunk and CLP Power enter Hong Kong renewable energy deal

Asia-Pacific & Japan (APJ) hyperscale data centre specialist AirTrunk, and Hong Kong’s major power utility, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power), have announced the largest site-specific renewable energy certificate (REC) procurement in Hong Kong. This initiative aims to support their customer, Microsoft, in achieving its goal of using 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025. Microsoft General Manager Renewable and Carbon Free Energy Adrian Anderson emphasised the importance of collaborations in achieving renewable energy goals, stating: “By leveraging the capabilities of organisations like AirTrunk and CLP Power and their presence in the Hong Kong market, we are able to secure additional renewable supply in support of our goal to use 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025.” The renewable energy will be generated from over 200 megawatts (MW) of aggregated installed cap... more
MILKLAB to saveBOARD to create sustainable MILKLAB Lane

MILKLAB and saveBOARD to transform long-life milk recycling

MILKLAB, the go-to plant-based milk for Australian cafes, has teamed up with saveBOARD to revolutionise waste recycling. The collaboration aims to transform recycled waste — including long-life milk cartons, into low-carbon building materials. These materials will be used to construct MILKLAB Lane at the 2024 Melbourne International Coffee Expo, running from 12 - 14 May 2024. The MILKLAB Lane stand will showcase sustainable practices, featuring saveBOARD — a low-carbon building material made from hard-to-recycle liquid paperboard found in long-life milk and juice cartons. saveBOARD focuses on building a circular economy by converting composite packaging waste, such as milk cartons, ingredient bags, and soft plastics, into low-carbon products that can re-enter the local supply chain, reducing future waste. MILKLAB Marketing Manager Natalie Latimore stated: "We are thril... more
ISPT secures $1.5b sustainably-linked syndicated term loan

ISPT secures $1.5b sustainably-linked syndicated term loan

Australian fund manager ISPT has reached a significant milestone in its sustainability-focused financing strategy with the arrangement of a $1.5 billion sustainably-linked syndicated term loan. This achievement marks one of the largest for any Australian real estate fund manager and brings ISPT's Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs) to a total of $5.75 billion — cementing its position as a leader in sustainable finance. The transaction, also one of the largest real estate credit deals in Australia in recent years, involved the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), ANZ, Westpac, and HSBC as joint-mandated lead arrangers, bookrunners and joint sustainability coordinators. The $1.5 billion facility is split evenly across five- and seven-year tenors with 20 lenders participating in the transaction. Additionally, ISPT secured an additional $400 million in bilateral SLL facilities ... more
Charging towards sustainability: Paleblue's USB-C rechargeable batteries

Paleblue’s USB-C rechargeable batteries eliminate waste

Paleblue's USB-C rechargeable batteries have garnered attention for their potential to address the environmental and economic impacts of single-use batteries. With a mission to eliminate these wasteful products, Paleblue offers a sustainable alternative that is both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Available in various formats, including AA, AAA, C, D, 9 Volt, and CR1233A, Paleblue's lithium-ion batteries are designed to meet the diverse needs of consumers. This versatility, coupled with their fast-charging capabilities, makes them a convenient and practical choice for a wide range of devices. One of the key benefits of Paleblue's rechargeable batteries is their long-term cost savings. A single Paleblue battery can replace over 4000 single-use alkaline batteries, resulting in significant savings for consumers over time. This also translates to a reduction in battery was... more

Exmouth trial to test two-way Electric Vehicle charging potential

An Electric Vehicle (EV) orchestration trial in Exmouth will test the potential for EVs to draw power from the grid and feed it back into the network. Horizon Power is conducting the trial - which is Western Australia's first trial of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capability - to test the capability of its management system and to allow EVs to act as mobile energy storage solutions. If successful, V2G could help power homes, reduce power bills, and stabilise the electricity grid. Horizon Power will commence the 12-month trial this month, in partnership with the Gascoyne Development Commission, Shire of Exmouth, Exmouth Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and WA Country Health Service, which operates Exmouth Hospital. Each will receive a Nissan Leaf EV equipped with V2G smart-charging equipment and will be encouraged to use the vehicles as normal. Exmouth was selected as its tourism-... more

Heat recovery – Save money and the environment

Compressors and the compressed air they generate are used in a multitude of applications. However, the fact that compressor exhaust heat can be harnessed often remains forgotten. Up to 96% of the drive energy supplied to a compressor is available for reuse and this is referred to as “heat recovery”. Heat recovery not only saves energy and costs, but also reduces the operator’s CO² footprint. Of course, this heat could simply be conveyed away. However, there are plenty of ways to make use of this readily available energy source that occurs as a by-product of the compression process. The simplest and most efficient method is to use the compressor exhaust heat directly, e.g. for heating adjoining rooms or spaces. Here, instead of discharging hot air from the compressed air station outside, an air ducting system directs it to neighbouring warehouses or workshops. When no hot... more

Boost for Derby Regional Hospital with $1.4 million rooftop solar system

Derby Regional Hospital's carbon emissions and annual energy consumption are set to fall, thanks to a $1.4 million investment by the Cook Government in large-scale rooftop solar. The 910-panel, 364 kilowatt rooftop solar photo-voltaic (PV) system, equivalent to the capacity of about 60 home solar systems, has been switched on at the Kimberley hospital. WA's regional energy provider, Horizon Power, installed the state-of-the-art solar system in partnership with WA Country Health Service. Modelling forecasts the system will lead to a $70,000 per annum reduction in variable energy costs for the hospital and reduce the hospital's annual energy consumption by 24 per cent, in turn cutting its carbon emissions by about 300 tonnes per year. "The Derby Regional Hospital solar system is a great example of the Cook Government delivering on its commitment to increase renewable energy upt... more