“These projects will improve the environment and support the type of high-wage, high-skill jobs that drive economic recovery,” Innovation Minister Kim Carr said.

The funded projects will achieve concrete objectives such as reducing energy use and carbon emissions, and promoting waste recovery and water recycling.

Projects include:

  • A NSW business awarded over $458,000 to develop a unique air conditioning system up to 12 times more power efficient than traditional systems.
  • A West Australian business awarded $2.6 million to create lightweight components for fuel-efficient transports.
  • A Queensland business awarded $500,000 to work on innovative equipment and processes for the recycling and recovery of green and organic waste.

A full list of the successful recipients is available at http://www.ausindustry.gov.au