Articles
Insights 2017: Mary Hendriks
Mary Hendriks, Industry Executive, Australian Energy Storage Alliance shares her insights on the challenges facing the evolving energy industry in Australia and technologies associated with renewable cities of the future. [ + ]
Programmable cement particles create stronger structures
US scientists have decoded the kinetic properties of cement and developed a way to 'program' the microscopic, semicrystalline particles within. [ + ]
Let it go, let it go… in the right bin, please
When considering the likelihood of recycling versus waste going to landfill, is plastic, paper or compostable food packaging better for the environment? [ + ]
What's in our stormwater?
What's in stormwater runoff depends on where the rain falls and where it is collected — but are there discernible trends that could help standardise stormwater treatments to minimise threats to human health? [ + ]
Three-bin systems — the new waste reform front
Three-bin waste systems are becoming the norm in many regions of Australia, but some councils are uncertain about implementing such a service. [ + ]
Surf the green wave or drown?
What are Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and how are they changing B2B sales conversations? Jonas Bengtsson, CEO and co-founder of Edge Enivironment, provides his opinions. [ + ]
Mental mind shift for sustainable water
The water industry has an opportunity to do more for sustainable growth using technology that is already currently available. [ + ]
A safeguard against illegal dumping — section 143 notices
We all hear the horror stories of illegal landfill operations. What happens, however, when waste is recycled by placing it on land? [ + ]
Sydney's energy-sharing project
The University of Technology Sydney has teamed up with the Central Park urban development project to create what is claimed to be Australia's first district energy-sharing project. [ + ]
Building smarter cities
Many facets of our cities, from transportation and water management to building design and public safety, are ripe for reinvention. [ + ]
Why bother with the circular economy?
The circular economy matters... it rejects the status quo 'take-make-dispose' linear economy in favour of cycling biological and technical materials. [ + ]
Better urban design could create healthier cities
A new series published in The Lancet quantifies for the first time the health outcomes that could be gained through changes to urban design and the transport system. [ + ]
Wastewater pumping with integrated intelligence
Tomorrow's wastewater pump station will require more functionality, higher reliability and advanced data communication. [ + ]
Clean beaches have provided $2 billion in social value for Sydneysiders
A study that assessed both the economic and social value generated from the Sydney Water's Deep Ocean Outfalls has revealed some interesting results. [ + ]
Kaishan takes the heat off energy wastage
With global requirements for renewable energy sources becoming increasingly significant, it is imperative that Australian industry keeps pace with development in energy-saving technologies. [ + ]
