Latest Articles

Westpac's Second Life Project rehoming office furniture

Office and retail refurbishment generates over 55,000 t of waste every year in the Sydney CBD alone at an average rate of 63 t/1000m2.

Waste 22 September, 2017

Want energy storage? Here are 22,000 sites for pumped hydro across Australia

The race is on for storage solutions that can help provide secure, reliable electricity supply as more renewables enter Australia's electricity grid.

Energy 22 September, 2017

3D modelling for sustainable urban planning

The CRC for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL) recently held a special symposium discussing exciting new research into Precinct Information Modelling (PIM) — a type of 3D...

Sustainability 21 September, 2017

Biosolids from Sydney Water provide benefits for NSW farmers

Each year Sydney Water re-uses 100% of biosolids produced — about 180,000 tonnes.

Wastewater 21 September, 2017

We should be converting toilet paper into electricity

Dutch scientists have published the first techno-economic analysis of converting waste toilet paper into electricity.

Energy 20 September, 2017
Featured Products
Blue-I SMART NRG battery-operated chlorine analyser

Blue-I SMART NRG battery-operated chlorine analyser

Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced the SMART NRG, a battery-operated water quality...

Geotech BIOGAS 3000 fixed analyser

Geotech BIOGAS 3000 fixed analyser

The IECEx Geotech BIOGAS 3000 fixed analyser, built on robust gas analysis technology, is...

Schneider Electric PowerTag wireless energy sensor

Schneider Electric PowerTag wireless energy sensor

Schneider Electric's PowerTag is a wireless energy sensor designed to enhance the monitoring...

Dwyer Instruments Model L8 Flotect liquid level float switch

Dwyer Instruments Model L8 Flotect liquid level float switch

The Model L8 Flotect liquid level float switch features a leak-proof body and float constructed...

Solar Bins Australia Smartsensor ultrasonic sensor and software management system

Solar Bins Australia Smartsensor ultrasonic sensor and software management system

The Smartsensor platform enables waste managers to gain a bird's-eye view of their waste...

Blackline Safety lone worker range

Blackline Safety lone worker range

Thermo Fisher Scientific is introducing a lone worker product range from Blackline Safety.

SATEC BFM II multicircuit energy metering

SATEC BFM II multicircuit energy metering

The BFM II has been designed with a modular format for 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 54 single-phase...

NCH BioAmp biological wastewater treatment system

NCH BioAmp biological wastewater treatment system

The BioAmp biological wastewater treatment system, from NCH Australia, combines microbiology and...

Energy Efficiency
Want energy storage? Here are 22,000 sites for pumped hydro across Australia

Want energy storage? Here are 22,000 sites for pumped hydro across Australia

The race is on for storage solutions that can help provide secure, reliable electricity supply as more renewables enter Australia's electricity...

Article 22 September, 2017
Sustainability
Queensland passes plastic bag ban, cash for containers scheme

Queensland passes plastic bag ban, cash for containers scheme

Queensland's parliament has officially passed the Waste Reduction and Recycling Amendment Bill 2017, which introduces both a container refund...

Article 06 September, 2017
Water
On-site calibration of bulk flow meters at operational conditions

On-site calibration of bulk flow meters at operational conditions

A number of laser optical on-site calibrations were conducted for bulk water flow meters in Queensland using a calibration technology developed by...

Article 19 September, 2017
  • All content Copyright © 2017 Westwick-Farrow Pty Ltd