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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. [ + ]
7 roads to an electronics circular economy
To build a circular economy for electronics, consider the following building blocks as vital... [ + ]
AEMC calls for urgent action on national grid
The AEMC has released a report investigating what needs to happen to get Australia's energy grid future ready. [ + ]
Plasma gasification: a way to boost the circular economy
It is essential to obtain a better understanding of plasma gasification (PG) and its impacts on the environment, society and the economy. PG is a technology that could be used to divert waste from landfill. [ + ]
Energy industry gets a look at Monash microgrid
Monash University is showcasing its energy microgrid to the energy industry to demonstrate how a 100% renewable-powered city can operate. [ + ]
Australia wasting recycling potential
An EY report has revealed that — by failing to correctly handle our recyclable materials — Australia could be missing out on $324 million each year. [ + ]
How industry can turn waste into biogas
Businesses can turn organic waste into biogas to offset energy costs and create new revenue streams. [ + ]
Sending PFAS packing, permanently
In response to growing demand for an effective way to permanently remove PFAS from the environment, AECOM has collaborated with the University of Georgia to devise a reliable, permanent and cost-effective solution. [ + ]
Sewage treatment plant trials new method to measure sludge
A trial study of sensor-based technology at Unitywater's Kenilworth Sewage Treatment Plant has revealed an accurate, time- and cost-saving method to measure sludge. [ + ]
New weapons in war on waste
2019 could be the tipping-point year when the momentum of change embraces a circular economy, creating new jobs along with other sustainability benefits. [ + ]
Compressed air powers plastics circular economy
Using the latest compressed air powered robotics, a variety of plastic waste is sorted at a $20 million plastics recycling plant in Victoria. [ + ]
Energy Efficiency Expo focuses on energy cost reduction
October's Energy Efficiency Expo program has been released — strategically developed to help business owners find strategies and solutions to reduce their energy costs. [ + ]
Is our road network ready for EVs?
A survey reveals that many Australians are questioning electric vehicle technology and everything that goes with it. [ + ]
Research will explore deionisation of salt water
Kyle Smith's extensive research in the field of water desalination is exploring novel ways to deionise salt water, with a new research project funded by the US National Science Foundation. [ + ]
Food waste heads back to base, as compost
SUEZ has been working with Queensland-based composting facility NuGrow to turn unwanted food waste into nutrient-rich compost. [ + ]
