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Three steps to managing transport and logistics more sustainably
There is increasing pressure on every sector to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, but none more so than transport and logistics. [ + ]
Environmental justice laws and waste operation
How waste operations in areas with Environmental Justice laws are staying ahead of community impact. [ + ]
Why the odour management space needs innovation
New methods to reduce odour impact are allowing operators to better manage odour complaints and enhance overall efficiency at their sites. [ + ]
Veolia's ambition of Ecological Transformation supports government's decarbonisation targets
Recent modelling* undertaken by leading environmental solutions provider Veolia has revealed that a drastic reduction in greenhouse gases is needed in Australia to achieve the federal government's emission reduction targets of 26 to 28% by 2030. [ + ]
Sustainable solution to soil decontamination
An industrial zone in the outer south-east Melbourne suburb of Dandenong is home to a permanently located integrated waste treatment and resource recovery facility. [ + ]
Building a circular economy for plastic
Closing the waste ‘loop’ for plastic starts with building the four pillars of a circular economy. [ + ]
Solar vs wind: the race to power up sustainable energy
What's the best source of renewable energy? Damien Crawford from Robert Bird Group shares his thoughts... [ + ]
Place matters: understanding the importance of place in sustainable building design
The benefits of a place-based approach to sustainability are compelling, said Chris Buntine, Sustainability Group Manager, Northrop Consulting Engineers. [ + ]
Cleantech's role in economic growth and net-zero emissions
The role of cleantech in the economic growth, recovery post-COVID and in the face of climate change will be the focus of the third NCTCE in 2021. [ + ]
Recycling robot being developed to sort out soft plastics
University of Sydney researchers are working with waste management companies to develop a smart robotic system that uses AI to sort recyclable waste. [ + ]
Boost to heavy industry's net-zero transition
Industry and finance companies are coming together to accelerate the shift to net-zero emissions in supply chains across 'hard-to-abate' sectors. [ + ]
Beyond the Burn: a photographic expedition of Australian solar farms
Nextracker has undertaken a month-long photographic expedition titled Beyond the Burn, in celebration of Australia's strong demand for utility solar. [ + ]
The project transforming biosolids into biochar
A wastewater management strategy will recover biosolids headed for landfill and transform them into re-usable products. [ + ]
What strategies will boost Australia's electric vehicle uptake?
Despite 56% of surveyed Australians saying they would consider purchasing an EV as their next car, there appears to be something holding us back. [ + ]
How the Australian dairy industry is working to slash its carbon footprint
The industry is improving land management, increasing water use efficiency, reducing waste and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 30% by 2030. [ + ]