Case Studies
Courier service helps Aussies recycle unwanted textiles
A partnership has resulted in 3989 textile collection bookings and 73,045 kg of textiles avoiding landfill, and saved 292,178 kg of greenhouse gases. [ + ]
Moyne Shire Council's glass recycling: one year on, going strong
One year on, glass-only bins are now an entrenched part of Moyne Shire Council's four-bin waste collection system. [ + ]
8-star townhouse development in Melbourne
A disused bus repair shed has been transformed into medium-density 8-star townhouses at scale with a holistic take on not just social and environmental sustainability but post-pandemic living. [ + ]
Holiday park upgrades sewage treatment plant to meet growth
Aerofloat was engaged by Ballina Beach Village to design a sustainable sewage treatment plant solution that would meet its increased growth. [ + ]
Soft plastics cement Wyndham City's active transport strategy
An innovative concrete mix incorporating soft plastic has been used to build a footpath in Werribee, Victoria. [ + ]
Saving retired renewables from waste streams
It is estimated that more than 100,000 tonnes of solar panels will enter Australia's waste stream by 2035. [ + ]
Pollution-eating pavers improve air quality
So-called 'pollution-eating' pavers with the ability to significantly improve surrounding air quality have arrived on the Australian market. [ + ]
Fine screening tech a vital part of wastewater showcase
A key component of the WWTP is CST Wastewater Solutions' horizontal in-channel rotary drum screening technology. [ + ]
Simple, chemical-free algae and DO management in wastewater
Venturi-Aerators from Hydro Innovation helped to solve low dissolved oxygen levels and destratification in a golf course dam. [ + ]
3D concrete bio-inspired by lobsters
New research shows that patterns inspired by lobster shells can make 3D printed concrete stronger, to support more complex and creative architectural structures. [ + ]
Fuel from cardboard waste
Korean researchers have developed a microorganism capable of producing biodiesel precursors from lignocellulosic biomass such as discarded cardboard boxes. [ + ]
Soft plastics become sustainable concrete for Coles carpark
RMIT engineers have partnered with Victorian recycling organisations Replas, RED Group and SR Engineering to develop a concrete material made from lightweight recycled plastic. [ + ]
ABB equips solar farm for smooth grid integration
ABB synchronous condensers are enabling Darlington Point Solar Farm to feed a large amount of clean electricity into the local power network while maintaining grid stability and reliability. [ + ]
5 MW Li-ion battery in Vic and clean energy for NSW
E22 to install its first battery storage system in Australia for AusNet in East Gippsland, after GRS energises a photovoltaic solar plant for Amp Energy in NSW. [ + ]
Vertical urban farm for Sydney's CBD
Charter Hall Group has partnered with Urban Green Sydney to incorporate a large vertical urban farm that produces mircrogreens at its 1 Shelley Street office tower. [ + ]
