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Airport solar has potential to power cities
Australian airports have the potential to generate enough solar energy to power a regional city, according to a new RMIT University study. [ + ]
Time for climate action
US President Biden invited 40 world leaders (including Scott Morrison) to the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, which is being live streamed tonight. [ + ]
Solar evaporator solution for fresh drinking water
Researchers at UniSA have developed a solar evaporator that uses a heatsink technique to create low-cost drinking water. [ + ]
Leveraging the cloud for better design of water and wastewater treatment plants
Cloud-based products have the potential to deliver significant innovations to treatment plant design packages. [ + ]
Educating the next generation on the good, bad and ugly side of plastics
In March 2021, schools across NSW and Victoria commenced the Plastic Oceans Australasia (POA) Schools Program, sponsored by Veolia Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Abattoir improves energy efficiency of wastewater management
Cedar Meats reduced energy consumption using an innovative DAF pump for its wastewater management system. [ + ]
The power of mushrooms to create healthier waterways
A silent experiment is underway in Melbourne to create healthier, cleaner waterways using 'mushi' organic floating wetlands as an alternative to plastic ones. [ + ]
Designing tech for a sustainable future
A call for the technology industry to step up in designing products that reduce society's impact on the environment. [ + ]
Circularity — a crucial part of product development
Circularity needs to be considered from the initial design process, otherwise it's already too late. [ + ]
Advanced pump system upgrade cuts AlburyCity Council costs
The council has upgraded its ageing infrastructure to enable its water supply system to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively. [ + ]
Is it time to refocus the industrial energy auditing process?
Finding a consultancy able to incorporate process industry technical know-how with energy management industry experience can be challenging. [ + ]
Historic shed salvage builds circular economy
Heritage retention works are an excellent example of how we can create a circular economy with our older buildings. [ + ]
Bacteria lend a hand to separate water and oil
Researchers from NC State have discovered that certain bacteria make a slimy but tough biofilm for protection and motility — and it can be used to separate water and oil. [ + ]
Anammox bugs tackle sewage at Qld plant
In an exciting milestone for the waste industry, Urban Utilities and Veolia have unveiled a full-scale sidestream plant that uses anammox bacteria to treat wastewater. [ + ]
MyTown Microgrid: establishing a community model for sustainable energy
A microgrid feasibility project in Victoria is combining smart technologies with intensive local engagement to design a more sustainable and equitable local energy model. [ + ]
