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Federal Court dismisses ACCC case against 'flushable' wipes
The Federal Court has dismissed a case filed by the ACCC against Kimberly-Clark and its flushable-branded wipes. What happens next? [ + ]
Success in wastewater sustainability
A Sydney Water infrastructure project has received an excellent design rating from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia. [ + ]
Wastewater BOD testing — is it time for a change?
As our understanding of water chemistry and biology increases, the shortcomings of the 5-day BOD test are becoming more apparent. So what can we do to overcome or even replace this test? [ + ]
Are virtual power plants the solution to our energy challenges?
Smart tech companies like Reposit Power are revolutionising our electricity system by enabling energy companies and home owners to collaboratively solve grid issues. [ + ]
Firming up the business case for wind-plus-storage solutions
The requirements for establishing a wind farm are no longer as simple as 'build in a windy location and connect to the grid'. [ + ]
Construction industry must get sustainable, or pay the price
With a growing world population, increased urbanisation and the effects of climate change being felt throughout the world, the demand for sustainable buildings is gaining momentum. [ + ]
Asserting the value of sustainable drainage
Despite rapid global movements towards sustainable drainage, why are many new developments still bogged down in traditional paradigms? [ + ]
One man's mission for a better resource recovery industry
Danish entrepreneur works with STEINERT to turn incineration bottom ash into pure metal fractions of raw-material quality. [ + ]
Not dead yet: resurrecting the circular economy
Most Australians recognise that extracting resources to make products that we use and then throw away is unsustainable. There is a call to shift to a circular economy... [ + ]
Soil-injected liquid biosolids trial in Victoria
South East Water is investigating new ways to use biosolids, the by-product of the wastewater treatment process. [ + ]
Study maps the global activated sludge microbiome
A global research initiative has collected and analysed samples from wastewater treatment plants across the world to expand our understanding of activated sludge microbiomes. [ + ]
Could flying cars be the answer to sustainable mobility?
Flying cars prototypes are being developed and could play a niche role in sustainable mobility for longer trips as part of a ride-share taxi service, according to a study. [ + ]
Next-gen plastic could revolutionise recycling
Researchers have designed a recyclable plastic that can be broken down to molecular constituents and then rebuilt, without compromising performance or quality. [ + ]
Going green to achieve lean
Lean and Green techniques can be combined to achieve dramatic improvement both economically and environmentally for manufacturers in the circular economy. [ + ]
Future-focused research centre for battery industry
The announcement of the Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre will see researchers from Queensland University of Technology leading research to help propel Australia's battery industry. [ + ]