Articles
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. [ + ]
Thirsty emus look to smart solar for their daily drink
A solar-powered irrigation project has been designed to help ensure the sustainability and cost-efficiency of an emu farm at Mt Gwynne that stocks up to 300 birds. [ + ]
Could industrial digital technology make Australia's biggest cities better places to be?
As the population continues to grow, we need to get smarter about how we manage our major urban centres. [ + ]
Digitising Australia's buildings is key to tackling net zero
Businesses around the world are continuing to focus on net zero, and building construction and operations are areas where Australia can make significant contributions. [ + ]
Strategic priorities for Australia's water utilities in 2024
Facing a rapidly growing population and long-term climate change, Australia's water utilities are bracing for increased demand from both households and businesses in the years ahead. [ + ]
2024 Thought Leaders: Charlene Loo
Charlene Loo of BSI Australia and New Zealand talks about the three biggest challenges, which include climate change, cybersecurity and social sustainability. [ + ]
Towards a circular packaging industry
With stringent European Commission regulations on the horizon, many packaging businesses are pursuing their own innovations to further the creation of a circular economy. [ + ]
2024 Thought Leaders: Cuong Vo
Cuong Vo, General Manager at Bürkert Australia, talks about challenges facing manufacturers in 2024, the need for automation solutions and his company's carbon-neutral plans. [ + ]
Overcoming the roadblocks for Australia's renewable energy drive
More than 110 countries are striving to achieve net zero emissions in alignment with The Paris Agreement, yet Australia currently lacks a well-defined strategy for renewable energy. [ + ]
How the digital revolution is reshaping industry for a sustainable future
Digital technologies play a vital role in achieving sustainable industrial manufacturing, according to Carlos Urbano, Pacific Zone Vice President, Industry, Schneider Electric. [ + ]
Three ways to harness smart water technologies for sustainability
As we face the challenges of an increasingly water-scarce world, it is essential to embrace innovation to secure a sustainable future. [ + ]
Recycle Mate: helping to recycle packaging
Australian consumers want more information about how to recycle packaging so the ARL program has collaborated with the Recycle Mate platform to help make a difference. [ + ]
How climate risk assessment can help decarbonisation agenda
In recent years there has been a global push for increased transparency on the financial implications of climate change. [ + ]
Energy-from-waste potential in Australia's energy transition
With all the discussion about energy transition and the need to move away from coal and gas, there is one area that is conspicuously absent from all the talk in Australia — energy from waste (EfW). [ + ]