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Emissions trading and what it means for Australian businesses
The federal government's long awaited plan on emissions trading was recently announced, with an increase on spending by $627million
[ + ]Turning wastewater into a much needed resource
Doha is the second largest producer of the world's natural gas supplies and the rate of growth in the construction and related infrastructure industries is nothing short of phenomenal.
[ + ]Water gets a tick of approval
Everywhere you turn lately the issue of water is the number one topic. If it's not the State and federal governments deciding the fate of the Murray-Darling, it's the water police patrolling the suburbs looking for water wasters
[ + ]Business as usual for Lend Lease
Lend Lease is a leading retail and community residential property group integrated with strong investment management and construction management businesses around the globe. They are also one of the world's leading sustainable organisations
[ + ]Carbon neutral web host
Web hosting company, ilisys has claimed that it is the first web hosting company of its kind to achieve carbon neutrality in Australia
[ + ]Danfoss digs deep into environmental issues
Waste Streams recently had the opportunity to pick the brain of Danfoss president, Sven Ruder. In this revealing interview, we take a look at the company's successful philosophy and why the environment is a key concern to a number of its processes
[ + ]The driving force behind electric vehicles
A new study into two very different attempts to introduce zero-emission vehicles by governments highlights how cultural differences can influence policy on technological innovation
[ + ]Effluent discharge at chocolate factory
RS Hydro has been granted a contract to install MCERTS approved flow monitoring equipment at a chocolate factory. The project is based on the flow of discharge from three pipes on the site carrying trade waste
[ + ]Survival of the fittest pump solution
A recent project to replace inefficient open channels in the Murrumbidgee irrigation area near Leeton and Griffith in NSW with a pressurised pipe network is expected to save up to 50,000 ML of water per annum when completed
[ + ]Hydraulics drive a new benchmark for waste management
In 1998 the seven local Perth councils comprising the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council (SMRC) sent 87% of all domestic waste to landfill
[ + ]Turning elephant dung into paper
A Sri-Lankan company that turns elephant dung into eco-friendly paper won a global competition for projects that benefit local communities and the environment
[ + ]Treating organic wastewater
EBCRC researchers at the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) have developed a process where high-strength wastewater is turned into valuable products
[ + ]GPT procures green power across office assets
The GPT Group, including the GPT Wholesale Office Fund (GWOF), has procured 20 Gigawatthours per annum of new Accredited Green Power for 92% of its office portfolio weighted by floor area
[ + ]Recycling wood waste into fuel
The Ripper, developed by SCS Ltd, Christchurch, is a solid waste wood shredder/grinder and screening plant in one compact unit. The machine reduces wood waste to hog fuel (boiler fuel)
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