Case Studies
Next-gen solar cells in development
A team of researchers is developing phosphorene nanosheets for use in the next generation of solar cells. [ + ]
Concrete evidence that glass can replace sand
Researchers from the Deakin School of Engineering have discovered that recycled or waste glass can substitute sand when making polymer concrete. [ + ]
UNSW Sydney will operate as a sustainable 'city'
UNSW Sydney has launched a three-year strategy to deepen its commitment to environmental sustainability. [ + ]
Danish e-mobility network charges ahead
Emissions-free transport in Scandinavia has received a boost following the opening of a flagship ultra-fast electric vehicle charging station in Fredericia, Denmark. [ + ]
Innovative technology solutions solving Australia's industrial wastewater challenges
Ongoing technical innovation is needed to help factories and farms move towards more sustainable wastewater practices. [ + ]
Hose changing is mess-free thanks to new pump
When the Bathurst Water Filtration Plant supervisor saw the Ragazzini Rotho Peristaltic Pump, he was convinced he'd found the solution to his messy hose-changing issues. [ + ]
Aussie tech digitises carbon credits in Silicon Valley
Australian tech company Power Ledger has partnered with Silicon Valley Power to trial its carbon credit reporting tool C6 at an electric vehicle charging station in California. [ + ]
Timor-Leste adopts Aussie tech to go plastics neutral
Timor-Leste has signed an agreement with Mura for a US$40 million chemical recycling plant that will help to establish a circular economy for plastic waste. [ + ]
Researchers closer to affordable green hydrogen
A Monash study has identified a water-splitting technology that could make stable, affordable, green hydrogen production a reality. [ + ]
Researchers find low-cost, sustainable way to explore groundwater
Researchers have developed a new, passive technique to investigate groundwater resources. The method is more sustainable and costs less than current techniques. [ + ]
Specialised crane facilitates waste-to-fuel operation
To improve sustainability and efficiency, Boral Cement has installed a specialised automated handling crane at its Berrima Cement Works facility. [ + ]
NSW school commits to long-term renewable energy use
Ascham School has made a long-term commitment to renewable energy by signing a corporate renewable power purchase agreement with business energy retailer Flow Power. [ + ]
Sustainable solutions for rare earth metal recovery
Researchers have improved the process for recovering rare earth metals, essential for the components used in mobile phones and other technologies such as hybrid electric vehicles. [ + ]
Woolworths green bond gets $30m injection
The Woolworths Group green bond has received an injection of $30 million courtesy of Clean Energy Finance Corp. The $400 million green bond will help fund the Woolworths 2020 sustainability strategy. [ + ]
Sustainable power solution transforms classrooms into hives of energy
Hivve Technology has developed a comprehensive and sustainable energy solution that will allow schools to reduce their reliance on grid-sourced power. [ + ]
