Case Studies
Pumps improve the efficiency of pig waste recycling
Midwest Piggery installs Gorman-Rupp T2A3-B wastewater pumps to help reduce maintenance costs associated with its pig waste recycling. [ + ]
Innovation could save millions in sewer system management
Envirosuite has signed a deal with University of Queensland to incorporate the SeweX mathematical modelling technology into its environmental product suite. [ + ]
Recycling polyester could keep textiles out of landfill
Researchers have discovered a treatment to extract and re-use polyester from polyester/wool mix fabrics, which should help prevent textiles from going to landfill. [ + ]
Leather alternative made of fungi
Researchers are using fungal mycelium to produce a skin-like material that could serve as an alternative to leather and be suitable for industrial production. [ + ]
Robotic solution for NZ packaging supplier
In collaboration with East Coast Automation, SMC offered an innovative solution to a problem that was hindering Hawk's production processes. [ + ]
Smart solar townhome residents set to save
A community in Melbourne's western growth corridor is launching a smart solar package across its townhouse offering, helping residents to save up to 80% on their electricity bills. [ + ]
Making landfills a thing of the past
The Repurpose It C&D washing plant in Victoria converts typically untreatable waste materials into high-value resources. [ + ]
Fine screen technology simplifies wastewater treatment
To simplify fine screening processes, CST Wastewater Solutions has engineered horizontal in-channel rotary drum screening technology. [ + ]
Adding a perk to concrete with coffee grounds
Looking to divert used coffee grounds from landfill, a coffee-loving engineering lecturer and his students from RMIT University turned to the construction industry. [ + ]
Solving South Africa's mounting tyre problem
Green Distillation Technologies has signed an agreement worth up to $50 million to establish up to five tyre recycling plants in South Africa. [ + ]
The carbon conversion research inspired by leaves breathing
Drawing inspiration from plants, researchers are developing a carbon capture method that converts and recycles CO2 into raw materials that can be used to create fuels and chemicals. [ + ]
Coles to trial zero waste to landfill store
Coles is trialling a zero waste to landfill supermarket at Wentworth Point to kickstart a boost in sustainable processes throughout its stores. [ + ]
Canada Bay trials high-tech waste system
The City of Canada Bay and Smartsensor Technologies have launched a smart waste network incorporating long-range wide-area network (LoRaWAN) technology. [ + ]
Quality drinking water through ozone treatment
How pressure transducers make an important contribution to the continuous processing of quality drinking water. [ + ]
Researchers make biocomposites from discarded stone
Researchers at The University of British Columbia Okanagan are using polymers and natural stone slurry waste to make environmentally friendly stone composites. [ + ]
