Case Studies
Fuel cells produced from recycled carbon fibres
German researchers have developed technology that converts recycled carbon fibres into materials for batteries and fuel cells. [ + ]
Compressed air system for cardboard packaging facility
Oji Fibre Solutions opted for an energy-efficient Kaeser compressed air system for its Green Star-rated corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturing facility. [ + ]
Green roof opens at Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability
The Coal Loader project saw the transformation of a former industrial site at Waverton into a learning hub for sustainable living. [ + ]
Veolia to deliver water treatment plant at WA lithium mine
Veolia technologies used at the water treatment plant will allow output at the mine to be doubled, satisfying all environmental requirements regarding discharge water. [ + ]
Hotel car charging station fuelled by solar power
The Schwartz Hotel Group has transformed the rooftop of the Mercure Sydney into a major solar energy receptor, which will help power its electric car charging station. [ + ]
How to handle wastewater with low environmental impact
Lord Howe Island is preparing for the introduction of a wastewater treatment plant that is said to cut maintenance, energy demands and OH&S issues. [ + ]
Smart stormwater drains reduce risk of flooding
Downer, Fujitsu and EYEfi have successfully trialled a 'smart drains' solution that has the potential to reduce the risk of flooding due to overflows from stormwater drains. [ + ]
Chlorine reduction in water using UV
In recent times, UV treatment systems have become a popular option for free chlorine removal. [ + ]
Fonterra manufacturing site to reduce water use by 70%
Dairy company Fonterra is investing in an advanced plant that is set to reduce the amount of groundwater extracted for its Darfield manufacturing site by around 70%. [ + ]
Solar power successfully shared in mini grid trial
A mini grid trial in Victoria has passed a new milestone, demonstrating that batteries and solar shared on the network can be orchestrated to nearby homes during power outages. [ + ]
Novel recycling options identified for waste vinyl
A project led by the Vinyl Council of Australia has identified several novel recycling applications for the 1.2 million m2 of PVC advertising banners sent to landfill each year. [ + ]
Solar-powered 3D printers trialled in Solomon Islands
Deakin University and Plan International Australia have successfully trialled technology capable of 3D printing plumbing and sanitation supplies using discarded plastics. [ + ]
Major Victorian meat processor undertakes energy audit
With rising energy bills an issue for all businesses, one of south-west Victoria's biggest employers is taking steps towards reducing its energy costs. [ + ]
Waste-to-chemistry project kicks off in Rotterdam
The new waste-to-chemistry facility will convert up to 360,000 tonnes of waste into 270 million litres of 'green' methanol for use in the chemical industry and transportation sector. [ + ]
Water bottler successfully upgrades compressed air system
Growing product demand recently led alkaline water bottler E'stel Water to invest in a tailored compressed air system. [ + ]
