A nanoporous membrane, inspired by mussels, could pave the way for more sustainable management of water within a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals. [ + ]

The BioPowder team pursues a clear mission of building trusted partnerships with raw material suppliers in Morocco to source argan shells. [ + ]

On a mission to tackle the ever-growing issue of plastic pollution, ULUU’s goal is to replace traditional plastics with a clean, sustainable process. [ + ]

Termites use complex climate control mechanisms in their mounds that could be imitated to create air conditioning with a reduced carbon footprint. [ + ]

Engineers in Melbourne have developed a method to remove heavy metals, including copper and zinc, from biosolids. [ + ]

Australia is waste deep in a resource recovery crisis and there's never been a more urgent time for the resource recovery sector to come together. [ + ]

The challenge of Australia's growing construction and demolition (C&D) waste stream is being addressed at a multimillion-dollar flagship facility in Queensland. [ + ]

Australian environment ministers have agreed to mandate obligations for packaging design and make industry responsible for the packaging they place on the market. [ + ]

Facing up to community opposition is critical for Australia's energy transition, according to Sarah FitzGerald, GHD's Global Program Lead – Future Energy. [ + ]

University of Queensland researchers are working with mushroom growers to help reduce the reliance on plastic 'grow bags'. [ + ]

Australia may face a major waste issue in the next decade, with solar panels and PV modules reaching their end of life without a viable recycling scheme. [ + ]

BSC CEO Libby Chaplin and Curtin University Professor Peter Newman have called for immediate action on EV battery stewardship and recycling. [ + ]

Treasurer Jim Chalmers recently delivered the Australian federal Budget, which will see the hydrogen industry benefit from $2 billion in funding for Hydrogen Headstart. [ + ]

Polypropylene is a common plastic that is used for a wide variety of products, accounting for about 28% of the world's plastic waste. [ + ]

Construction tech in its varied forms is poised to help the industry meet regulatory as well as societal expectations for making green building an achievable reality. [ + ]