Case Studies
Methane-oxidising bacteria have a second energy source
An international research team has discovered that methane-oxidising bacteria are more flexible and resilient than previously thought, in a breakthrough that could have major implications for greenhouse gas mitigation. [ + ]
Mineral carbonation plant opens at University of Newcastle
Mineral Carbonation International (MCi) has unveiled a semicontinuous research pilot plant at the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources, showcasing cutting-edge technology that could see CO2 emissions used as a valuable resource that can be transformed into building products. [ + ]
Turning recycled tyres into pipes
Polymeric Powders and Austeng are using end-of-life tyre crumb combined with polyolefin plastic to manufacture a high-quality composite material, enabling the production of commercial pipes using an innovative process. [ + ]
Cooking up a new method for mercury removal
An international team of scientists has devised a new way to extract the neurotoxin mercury from the environment — and their secret ingredient is cooking oil. [ + ]
Wind power and battery storage for NZ salt plant
Tesla Powerpack with wind generation will soon be switched on at a salt manufacturing factory at Lake Grassmere, at the top of New Zealand's South Island. [ + ]
The 'Great Ocean' road to smarter waste management
Solar Bins Australia has deployed its BigBelly Solar smart waste management solution along the Great Ocean Road for Surf Coast Shire in Lorne, Victoria. [ + ]
Network operator appointed for NSW container deposit scheme
A joint venture between Cleanaway Waste Management and TOMRA Systems has been appointed the network operator for the impending NSW container deposit scheme (CDS). [ + ]
Australia's private schools are going green
It appears that Australia's private schools are starting to embrace their eco-friendly side, with recent projects including the installation of solar panels, wellness centres and camp sites. [ + ]
Emerson contracted to modernise San Francisco wastewater plant
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission has selected Emerson as the design–build contractor for a comprehensive automation project to modernise the Southeast Treatment Plant. [ + ]
Reduce your power bill with covered anaerobic lagoons
According to Wiley Process Engineer Heath Barker, "Organisations that are not extracting maximum value from their wastewater are losing out." [ + ]
Turning waste plastic into energy
A system using anaerobic digestion to turn plastic into energy and fertiliser is being developed in South Australia. [ + ]
Finding sustainable alternatives for 'nuisance waste' in the seafood industry
Researchers in Belgium are looking at environmentally and economically sustainable options for over 7 million tonnes of mollusc shells, which are discarded by the seafood industry each year. [ + ]
Erasable toner reduces paper waste
Pilot Pens Australia recently recruited Toshiba to install the e-STUDIO306LP, said to be the first multifunctional printer (MFP) in the world containing erasable toner. It allows users to print documents, erase them and then re-use the paper. [ + ]
JinkoSolar and SERIS collaborate on bifacial solar cells
The Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) and the JinkoSolar R&D Center will work together to develop industry-feasible, high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells that can generate power from both the front and rear surfaces — so-called 'bifacial' solar cells. [ + ]
From garbage to fuel — zeolite catalyst concept
Processing bio-fuel from waste requires a large amount of energy; however, a novel catalyst concept could be set to change the chemical process. [ + ]
