Articles
Rising from coal ash waste to cure concrete
Researchers may have found a use for tens of millions of tons of waste coal ash — one that could help make concrete more durable and crack-free. [ + ]
Unlocking the power of reporting: businesses and the SDGs
How reporting and partnerships can drive corporate change towards accomplishing the SDGs and lead to ideas for new collaborations. [ + ]
New technology at water treatment plant improves THM control
Toowoomba Regional Council's Yarraman WTP struggled with trihalomethane failures until new technology improved sludge control and TOC. [ + ]
PFAS remediation company named Australian Technology Company of the Year
OPEC Systems has been named Australian Technology Company of the Year for its innovation in environmental remediation. [ + ]
Grid Reliability Fund — a billion-dollar boost or bluff?
The government has announced a $1 billion Grid Reliability Fund, but some have concerns about the Underwriting New Generation Investments (UNGI) program. [ + ]
Sustainability at The House
The Sydney Opera House has announced its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. [ + ]
Brownfield landfill: the battle for airspace is won on the ground
For the waste management sector, 'airspace' — a landfill's capacity to accept waste — equates to revenue. [ + ]
Environmental packaging solutions
The Amazon effect has caused an exponential rise in the use of packaging and freight, and as a result, environmental packaging solutions are on the rise. [ + ]
LCA provides the evidence base for circular economy
Life cycle assessment (LCA) has been the toolbox for sustainable products for decades, but hasn't yet gained the expected level of popularity. [ + ]
Bolstering bridges against climate change
Ultimately, climate change will affect the world's bridges, but to what extent? [ + ]
Could a new concept replace lithium-ion batteries?
A battery concept adopting an anode and cathode made of aluminium and anthraquinone could result in lower production costs and environmental impacts. [ + ]
Recycling back to the future
The recent global waste recycling crisis has focused us on the importance of developing localised markets for recyclable materials. [ + ]
Variable speed drives as smart sensors
With the advance of Industry 4.0, the role of the drive has evolved from that of a pure power processor to that of an intelligent element in the automation system. [ + ]
The role of energy storage in decarbonising Australia's energy mix
Decarbonising the energy mix is essential for the urgent need to lower carbon emissions globally. Industry Executive of the AESA Mary Hendriks explains. [ + ]
The future of high-quality PEF
More than 20 million tonnes of waste is still landfilled in Australia each year. Processed engineered fuel (PEF) has potential to harness energy value from this waste. [ + ]
