Sustainability

Workplace waste generation underestimated

21 April, 2021

Contrary to what half of Australians believe, households do not create more waste than the business sector, reveals new research commissioned by Planet Ark.


Solar evaporator solution for fresh drinking water

16 April, 2021

Researchers at UniSA have developed a solar evaporator that uses a heatsink technique to create low-cost drinking water.


Jacobs joins digital city transformation efforts

14 April, 2021

Professional services company Jacobs has joined SCCANZ to support digital solutions that advance sustainability outcomes in our cities, towns and communities.


Designing tech for a sustainable future

12 April, 2021 by Michael Boyle, Managing Director, HP Australia and New Zealand | Supplied by: HP

A call for the technology industry to step up in designing products that reduce society's impact on the environment.


Salmon oil makes sustainable plastic

08 April, 2021

Researchers are investigating ways to develop safe, biodegradable plastic alternatives to polyurethanes, derived from fish waste including heads, bones, skin and guts.


Food waste's sustainability solution for farmed fish

06 April, 2021

A more sustainable global fish economy could be created by using food scraps to make high-quality food for farmed fish, according to a team of researchers at UWA.


First Peoples and scientists gather to tackle changing climate

06 April, 2021

Traditional Owners and scientists across Australia are meeting to empower and enhance a First People's-led response to climate change.


BOC–Toyota partnership delivers hydrogen refuelling station

01 April, 2021

Toyota has opened a new $7.4 million Hydrogen Centre in Altona, Victoria, reported to be the state's first hydrogen refuelling station.


Is it time to refocus the industrial energy auditing process?

31 March, 2021 by Nathan Rogers, Sustainability Leader at Lycopodium Process Industries | Supplied by: Lycopodium Process Industries Pty Ltd

Finding a consultancy able to incorporate process industry technical know-how with energy management industry experience can be challenging.


Dairy Australia commits to climate

29 March, 2021

Dairy Australia has launched a climate change strategy, detailing its climate commitment, investment intent and priorities across research, development and extension.


Historic shed salvage builds circular economy

26 March, 2021

Heritage retention works are an excellent example of how we can create a circular economy with our older buildings.


Melbourne train station achieves 'Australian Excellence' for sustainability

23 March, 2021

Reservoir Station in Melbourne's north has been awarded a Five Star Green Star Design & As Built rating by the Green Building Council of Australia.


Study to assess local advanced recycling industry

19 March, 2021

A joint feasibility study will determine the technical, economic and environmental benefits of a local advanced recycling industry.


Schneider Electric recognised for renewable energy leadership in Asia

18 March, 2021

Schneider Electric has been recognised by the Center for Resource Solutions for its leadership in building renewable energy markets and green power procurement in Asia.


Moyne Shire Council's glass recycling: one year on, going strong

17 March, 2021

One year on, glass-only bins are now an entrenched part of Moyne Shire Council's four-bin waste collection system.


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