Articles
The role of flexibility in Australia's volatile energy landscape
Flexibility is not merely a buzzword in energy discourse — it has the potential to unlock significant cost savings and operational efficiency. [ + ]
Water sustainability issues in green hydrogen production
Alternative water sources provide a sustainable pathway for water-scarce economies, like Australia, to produce large amounts of green hydrogen. [ + ]
Why insulation is key to sustainable building
For industry professionals like builders, architects and designers, it is crucial to guide clients in making informed decisions about insulation and energy efficiency. [ + ]
Reaching a grand alliance in energy
This opinion article discusses the COP 28 agreement towards an accelerated energy transition, and the 'Grand Alliance' required from global stakeholders. [ + ]
A touch of sugar could help upcycle carbon dioxide into fuels
A new catalyst made from table sugar could have the power to upcycle carbon dioxide (CO2) gas into valuable chemicals. [ + ]
Heat recovery could save money and the environment
Up to 96% of the drive energy supplied to a compressor is available for reuse — this is referred to as "heat recovery". [ + ]
Better data is the key to meeting ESG standards
As we strive for a future marked by accountability, the selection of data partners will critically define an organisation's capability not only to meet but to surpass ESG standards [ + ]
Can I see your (product) passport please!
Digital Product Passports that allow consumers to read up on the product's sustainability credentials are one step closer. Jim Goddin from thinkstep-anz explains more. [ + ]
Dirty dancing across a new energy landscape
The real-time balancing of electricity generation (supply) and demand is like a dynamic dance and if the two dancers are not in sync, the electricity system could tumble. [ + ]
Fast-tracking the clean energy transition in Australia and NZ
Accelerating the digitisation of key industries could enable us to hit our nations' emissions goals faster, according to Alexey Lebedev at AVEVA. [ + ]
Why private investment is key to a plastic circular economy
To get to a future where plastic circularity is a scalable reality, significant investment needs to step up along the entire value chain or we will fail. [ + ]
Five fundamentals: preparing for mandatory climate reporting
As Australia enters a new era of mandatory climate-related reporting, businesses nationwide are grappling with the practical implications of this sweeping regulatory shake-up. [ + ]
A sustainable second chance
Alison Covington, AM, overcame a life-threatening illness to launch a not-for-profit that is not only helping millions of Australians every year, but also protects the environment. [ + ]
The new science of waste
The authors of a new paper use scaling theory to study how three types of waste production — municipal solid waste, wastewater and greenhouse gas emissions — grow in relation to city size. [ + ]
Shore power: a critical investment for the maritime industry
Reducing maritime emissions has always been a multi-layered challenge, involving many variables including ship type, fuel choice and ports. [ + ]