Case Studies
Adaptive reuse transforms commercial precinct
The 1960s industrial precinct formerly owned by Phillip Morris has been transformed into a commercial community, retaining the existing structure. [ + ]
Meat rendering company employs Gorman-Rupp pumps
Bush's Proteins has been using Gorman-Rupp Super T Series self-priming wastewater pumps for its meat rendering services. [ + ]
Ausgrid steps closer to net zero using 'blue gas' switchgear
Ausgrid is using Siemens' blue gas insulated (GIS) medium-voltage switchgear, which uses carbon-neutral air instead of greenhouse gas SF6. [ + ]
Detmold Group commits to solar strategy
The Detmold Group is increasing its environmental sustainability focus, committing to introduce solar energy to at least one new facility each year for three years. [ + ]
Mass timber office building opening in Melbourne
Hines has announced the practical completion of its mass timber office building in Melbourne, offering an employee-centric workspace. [ + ]
Regional hospital installs Wastemaster
Tonnes of food waste from the Epworth Geelong kitchen is being converted to compost, reducing landfill and greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
Aged care goes green with renewable wind and solar power agreement
BaptistCare has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement with Flow Power, linking energy use from its NSW and ACT operations to renewable generation from January 2025. [ + ]
Insect-powered food waste management solution for hospitality industry
Goterra's innovative food waste management technology has been unveiled onsite at the Howard Smith Wharves precinct in Brisbane. [ + ]
Carbon fibre recycling method showing potential
Ultra-light cars made from recycled carbon fibre are a step closer, thanks to a new method of recycling developed at UNSW Canberra. [ + ]
Synthetic dyes in wastewater pose threat to ecosystem
A study has found that dyes commonly used in textiles, food and pharmaceuticals can pose a threat to food chains worldwide. [ + ]
Eye surgery waste recycling project at NZ hospital
The Southern Cross Healthcare team have paired up with Johnson & Johnson to repurpose 10,000 disposal lens delivery systems that were previously sent to landfill or burnt. [ + ]
Piggery reduces maintenance time and costs with wastewater pumps
A piggery was experiencing issues with its pump used for its recycling initiatives so it installed a Gorman-Rupp wastewater pump to solve the problem. [ + ]
La Trobe to build Victoria's largest urban solar farm
La Trobe University is creating what is claimed to be the largest urban solar farm in Victoria, using around 4300 solar panels. [ + ]
Sanitising solutions for food preparation at ICC Sydney
The International Convention Centre in Sydney (ICC Sydney) is using eWater Systems' on-site generators. [ + ]
From your morning coffee to a plantable pot
Researchers have developed a method for 3D printing a wide range of objects using a paste made of old coffee grounds, water and other sustainable ingredients. [ + ]
