Case Studies
From your morning coffee to a plantable pot
Researchers have developed a method for 3D printing a wide range of objects using a paste made of old coffee grounds, water and other sustainable ingredients. [ + ]
Animal feed stock company upgrades systems to save energy
ABB drives enable record animal feed production levels and energy savings for Red Range Stock Supplements. [ + ]
The feasibility of turning food waste into energy
A study has investigated the feasibility of implementing anaerobic digestion to produce energy from food waste in Illinois, US. [ + ]
Solving a sticky problem in recycling
Scientists from the University of Surrey have developed a dissolvable adhesive to prevent sticky residue left on materials during the recycling process. [ + ]
Shoalhaven City Council installs remediation technology
EPOC Enviro's containerised Surface Active Foam Fractionation (SAFF) PFAS remediation technology has been installed by Shoalhaven City Council. [ + ]
Emerson tech used to optimise the waste-to-energy process
Emerson is helping HaloSep to optimise its process that turns hazardous incinerator flue gas residue from waste-to-energy plants into usable materials. [ + ]
Phillip Island powering up with PICESS battery
A Phillip Island battery that can power 8000 homes and secure energy supply for the tourist hot spot during peak periods has been switched on. [ + ]
Queensland abattoir installs Ragazzini hose pump
A Queensland abattoir was seeking a solution for its DAF tank sludge and scum transfer, having previously used submersible pumps and double diaphragm pumps. [ + ]
StyroCycle expanded polystyrene recycling scheme launches
Households and small businesses in Australia now have an option to dispose of expanded polystyrene packaging waste to be recycled. [ + ]
Taronga Zoos now 100% renewable
Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo have become the first zoos in NSW to be powered by 100% renewable electricity. [ + ]
Bromelton, Qld, facility receives aerator upgrade
AJ Bush & Sons operates a large-capacity rendering facility at its facility in Bromelton, Qld, where it manufactures nutrient-rich protein meals and tallows/oils. [ + ]
Smart water meters rolled out across Auckland
To better manage water usage across the city, Watercare has started rolling out smart loggers on water meters for commercial premises in Auckland. [ + ]
Scientists successfully 'hack' photosynthesis
Researchers have discovered ways to extract energy from the photosynthesis process — a finding that could lead to new ways of generating clean energy. [ + ]
Major sewer upgrade beneath Brisbane underway
As part of a major infrastructure upgrade to cater for Brisbane's growing population, a new tunnel will be dug beneath one of its busiest motorways. [ + ]
Melbourne developing tool to combat rising temperatures
The City of Melbourne will develop a tool to map heat hazards and strengthen responses to extreme heat events. [ + ]
