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Phosphorus reduction in wastewater treatment
Wastewater treatment systems typically manage to reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and nitrogen effectively, but often are not as effective at reducing phosphorus to acceptable levels. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia celebrates its 10th anniversary
All-Energy Australia is expected to hold its biggest event ever as it celebrates its 10th anniversary from 3–4 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Internet of sewers being discussed at Waste Expo Australia 2018
Waste Expo Australia will return to Melbourne from 3–4 October and will include the new Wastewater Summit in 2018. [ + ]
Taking a leaf out of the local recycled organics book
How can the lessons learned with recycled organics help the rest of the resource recovery industry refocus post China Sword Policy? [ + ]
Recharging Australia's energy sector
A new South Australian gas power project aims to bring increased security and reliability to the state's electricity market, says Arcadis Business Leader John Nicholson. [ + ]
We've banned the bag, but what about plastic bottles?
A staggering one million single-use plastic bottles are purchased around the world every minute — that's about 20,000 bottles each second. [ + ]
Push to ban single-use plastic bags within five years
A Senate inquiry into waste and recycling in Australia has called for drastic measures to manage a struggling industry. [ + ]
Australian EV market predicted to boom
Electric vehicles (EVs) could represent 90% of all cars and light commercial vehicles on Australian roads by 2050. [ + ]
Four design principles for running an energy-efficient home
Award-winning architect Peter Maddison shares some of his expert advice on how Australians can run a more energy-efficient home. [ + ]
Smart flooring could revolutionise urban environments
An innovative power and data generation technology built on the durability of steel is changing the way our urban environments consider pedestrian foot traffic. [ + ]
Sustainable power in a world of rising energy prices
Never before have we had access to as many sources of energy and power generation as we do today. The problem is that this is not translating to lower energy prices. [ + ]
Overpumping groundwater can increase arsenic levels
Pumping an aquifer to the last drop squeezes out more than water, as researchers from Stanford University recently found out. [ + ]
Can Australia charge forward with wheel benefits?
The wheel benefits of a battery-powered future are available if Australia charges electrically forward otherwise we may be left spluttering. [ + ]
What's obstructing the rollout of renewable energy in Australia?
As Australian consumers deploy more rooftop solar panels, electricity retailers and distributors are facing growing challenges around interoperability. [ + ]
Improving wastewater treatment performance to create new business opportunities
Alternative wastewater treatment options can reduce maintenance costs and improve in odour. [ + ]
