Case Studies
Automated system controls dust
An Italian excavation and recycling company got its dust problem under control using water cannons and a fully automated, site-wide management system. [ + ]
Novel wastewater treatment removes chemical contaminants
Researchers have developed a system that removes conventional pollutants while recovering resources such as phosphorus and organic materials. [ + ]
A choice pump for wastewater polymer dosing
For polymer dosing in wastewater treatment applications, CSS opts for Qdos pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group. [ + ]
A soil-less solution for coffee waste
In a bid to reduce his company's carbon footprint, Mark Paul created a soil-less inorganic medium containing spent coffee grounds. [ + ]
BioPak unpacks success with NetSuite
Adding new products and services and expanding its operations domestically and internationally, BioPak has employed Oracle NetSuite to manage its entire business. [ + ]
UQ develops quantum dot solar cells
A University of Queensland team has developed quantum dot solar cells that can be made into thin, flexible films and used to generate electricity. [ + ]
Powering electronics with waste heat
Researchers have combined thermocell technology with a matched phase transition material, increasing the ability to harvest waste heat to power electronics. [ + ]
Chemical recovery solutions for Indonesian pulp mill
Veolia Water Technologies will deliver a state-of-the-art chloride removal system at one of the world's largest paper mills. [ + ]
Sugar ant pee preference may reduce greenhouse gases
Sugar ants nocturnally forage on urine to extract nitrogen molecules, some of which could end up in the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide. [ + ]
Tesla purchase part of Caspak's futureproofing strategy
Flexible packaging provider Caspak Australia is futureproofing its business by prioritising sustainability and innovation. [ + ]
Pumps improve the efficiency of pig waste recycling
Midwest Piggery installs Gorman-Rupp T2A3-B wastewater pumps to help reduce maintenance costs associated with its pig waste recycling. [ + ]
Innovation could save millions in sewer system management
Envirosuite has signed a deal with University of Queensland to incorporate the SeweX mathematical modelling technology into its environmental product suite. [ + ]
Recycling polyester could keep textiles out of landfill
Researchers have discovered a treatment to extract and re-use polyester from polyester/wool mix fabrics, which should help prevent textiles from going to landfill. [ + ]
Leather alternative made of fungi
Researchers are using fungal mycelium to produce a skin-like material that could serve as an alternative to leather and be suitable for industrial production. [ + ]
Robotic solution for NZ packaging supplier
In collaboration with East Coast Automation, SMC offered an innovative solution to a problem that was hindering Hawk's production processes. [ + ]