Articles
Educating the next generation on the good, bad and ugly side of plastics
In March 2021, schools across NSW and Victoria commenced the Plastic Oceans Australasia (POA) Schools Program, sponsored by Veolia Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Abattoir improves energy efficiency of wastewater management
Cedar Meats reduced energy consumption using an innovative DAF pump for its wastewater management system. [ + ]
Designing tech for a sustainable future
A call for the technology industry to step up in designing products that reduce society's impact on the environment. [ + ]
Circularity — a crucial part of product development
Circularity needs to be considered from the initial design process, otherwise it's already too late. [ + ]
Advanced pump system upgrade cuts AlburyCity Council costs
The council has upgraded its ageing infrastructure to enable its water supply system to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively. [ + ]
Is it time to refocus the industrial energy auditing process?
Finding a consultancy able to incorporate process industry technical know-how with energy management industry experience can be challenging. [ + ]
Historic shed salvage builds circular economy
Heritage retention works are an excellent example of how we can create a circular economy with our older buildings. [ + ]
Bacteria lend a hand to separate water and oil
Researchers from NC State have discovered that certain bacteria make a slimy but tough biofilm for protection and motility — and it can be used to separate water and oil. [ + ]
Anammox bugs tackle sewage at Qld plant
In an exciting milestone for the waste industry, Urban Utilities and Veolia have unveiled a full-scale sidestream plant that uses anammox bacteria to treat wastewater. [ + ]
MyTown Microgrid: establishing a community model for sustainable energy
A microgrid feasibility project in Victoria is combining smart technologies with intensive local engagement to design a more sustainable and equitable local energy model. [ + ]
Net zero, carbon neutral, carbon negative... what do they mean exactly?
When it comes to sustainability terms and climate change, there are numerous 'buzzwords' but what do they mean exactly? [ + ]
HARTING showcases innovative solution portfolio
The HARTING Technology Group offers a comprehensive and innovative solution portfolio for the industrial automation, energy infrastructure, e-mobility and railway sectors. [ + ]
Industry optimisation provides sustainable energy solutions
GEA SEnS is focusing on process and utility optimisation to help its customers benefit from energy savings of up to 30% and reductions in CO2 emissions by as much as 90 or even 100%. [ + ]
Packaged together
Sally Williams (Sustainable Sally) joins forces with the Martogg Group in a combined effort to promote Australian, sustainable packaging solutions to brands and consumers. [ + ]
Cool savings for the University of Sunshine Coast
Keeping an entire university cool is no easy feat, especially in a warm climate, but the University of Sunshine Coast achieved this using a giant solar-powered 'water battery'. [ + ]
