Case Studies
Partnership doubles medicinal blister pack recycling
Blooms The Chemist has recycled 20 million blister packs in the past 12 months, thanks to its partnership with Pharmacycle. [ + ]
Discovery improves silicon solar efficiency
UNSW researchers are working towards a new generation of solar technology that could make sunlight work smarter. [ + ]
Cooling paint harvests water from thin air
Researchers have developed a nanoengineered polymer paint-like coating that can passively cool buildings and capture water directly from air without energy input. [ + ]
Partnership to create sustainable coupling relays
Siemens has partnered with Envalior for its new series of coupling relays, featuring plastic made of 70% bio-based material derived from biomass waste. [ + ]
$14K community grant provides water savings for school
Lalor North Primary School has undergone a water-saving transformation thanks to a community grant from Yarra Valley Water. [ + ]
Microbes turn food waste into energy
A previously unknown bacterium has been found by researchers to play a crucial role in converting food waste into renewable natural gas. [ + ]
Sodium-ion battery may provide greener energy
Scientists say sodium-ion batteries may be the answer to the future of sustainable energy storage and could be used to make drinking water out of seawater. [ + ]
Nanofiltration membrane tech removes pharma pollution
Researchers have found nanofiltration membrane technologies are the most effective method for removing pharmaceutical contaminants from water sources. [ + ]
Scientists find new uses for veggie waste
Researchers have detailed how food waste can contain sustainable solutions for farming and new sources of bioactive compounds for pharmaceuticals. [ + ]
Repurposing ocean plastics into window furnishings
Luxaflex is turning plastic waste collected from beaches and waterways into high-quality window coverings. [ + ]
Animal waste material to treat wastewater
A new study at Hanyang University has transformed animal manure into a valuable solution for wastewater pollution. [ + ]
Researchers trial magnetic resin to remove PFAS
A magnetic resin invented at The University of Queensland will be trialled at wastewater treatment plants to remove harmful 'forever chemicals' so sewerage can be safely reused as fertiliser. [ + ]
Engineers create high-power zinc–air batteries
Monash University engineers have discovered a breakthrough catalyst that could provide more power, longer life and lower costs for next-generation batteries. [ + ]
Lagoon cover dewatering solution for Gippsland Water
Gippsland Water was experiencing issues with its cover dewatering pumps, which were solved efficiently with Hydro Innovations' Ragazzini pump. [ + ]
CDE transforms hydrovac waste into valuable commodity
An NZ plant using CDE technology is recovering around 48,000 tonnes of reusable material annually and has achieved a 64% diversion from landfill. [ + ]
