Case Studies
enrich360 initiative diverts food waste to nourish depleted soils
A fruit and vegetable wholesaler and a food waste dehydration system supplier have combined their widely differing core skills to establish a sustainability initiative called enrich360. [ + ]
Banana industry trials re-usable crate that reduces waste
Recent trials by CHEP Australia in the use of re-usable plastic crates as an alternative to cardboard cartons for the banana industry have returned positive results for growers and other members of the supply chain. [ + ]
Diamond-like coatings help save fuel
Researchers have developed a new method for reducing the friction generated by engine components to almost zero — a breakthrough that could save billions of litres of fuel worldwide every year. [ + ]
A recycling program for yoghurt pouches
Fonterra Brands New Zealand has partnered with TerraCycle in the launch of a recycling program for yoghurt pouches — a packaging product that would previously have gone to landfill. [ + ]
Sydney buildings to save 30% of energy by 2030
The City of Sydney's Energy Efficiency Master Plan shows that by 2030, Sydney's building sector could save 31% of its energy use — even with an expected 29% increase in floor space. [ + ]
Bringing off-grid electrification to Myanmar
Schneider Electric is teaming up with agribusiness firm Golden Key Company to bring electricity to rural areas of Myanmar, where 70% of the population has no reliable electricity supply. [ + ]
Minimising water treatment plant degradation and chemical spills
In order to prevent corrosion of assets in wastewater treatment plants, Rhino Linings Australasia provides protective coatings which are strong, flexible and resistant to chemical attack. [ + ]
Green Domes to manage sewer odours
Yarra Valley Water is trialling new technology, called a Green Dome, to help reduce the impact on customers in areas where sewer odours have previously been a problem. [ + ]
Controlling Legionella with UV water disinfection
UV-Guard's water treatment systems provide protection against Legionnaires' disease — a debilitating and potentially fatal condition caused by the Legionella bacteria, which thrives in warm, moist environments. [ + ]
$50 million wind farm to power Canberra homes
Windlab has begun construction on a $50 million wind farm at Coonooer Bridge, 80 km north-west of Bendigo. All power generated on site will supply Canberra as part of the ACT's Climate Change Action Plan. [ + ]
Crystal sponges to clean up waste
A research collaboration led by CSIRO has developed sponge-like crystals that clean up contaminants in industrial waste and soil. [ + ]
PV module recycling partnership
Canadian Solar Australia and Reclaim PV Recycling have pledged to a recycling program for old and damaged solar panels in Australia.
[ + ]Secured electricity costs off the grid
In late 2014, Mike Bland decided to build his dream home in Foster, near Wilsons Promontory. Bland contacted the local Yingli Solar partner, whose off-grid team designed a tailored solution that is an equivalent of the cost of mains electricity. [ + ]
The Mint set for greener energy
The Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) is one step closer to further improving sustainability and adopting a greener approach to coin production with the appointment of Origin Energy to install and manage one of the ACT's largest rooftop solar energy systems. [ + ]
WA mine to be powered by solar
The DeGrussa Copper-Gold Mine in Western Australia will soon be the site of a 10.6 MW solar PV installation. The $40 million project is set to be the largest integrated off-grid solar power system to be used in the mining industry anywhere in the world. [ + ]
