Case Studies
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. [ + ]
Defence employs PFAS removal technology at Qld site
A wastewater treatment plant has been constructed at the Army Aviation Centre in Oakey, Queensland to remove PFAS from contaminated groundwater. [ + ]
Victorian water industry commits to renewable future
Barwon Water is cementing its commitment to renewable energy via two major solar projects at its Black Rock Water Reclamation Plant and Wurdee Boluc Water Treatment Plant in Victoria. [ + ]
Getting smart with 'plug-and-play' water quality monitoring
Kempsey Shire Council updated its traditional water quality monitoring with a smarter 'plug-and-play' solution, achieving excellent accuracy results. [ + ]
Grease-eating system solves US plant's FOG problems
A Pennsylvanian wastewater treatment plant has tackled a persistent problem with fat, oil and grease products via installation of a grease digester. [ + ]
Hot CO2 technology efficiently sterilises water
Technology developed by UNSW Canberra could provide an environmentally friendly, cost-effective method of sterilising water. [ + ]
Wetland sends phosphorous levels south
Water monitoring in the Cox Creek Catchment in the Adelaide Hills has revealed up to an 80% reduction in phosphorous levels over the last decade. [ + ]
Ultrathin graphene film offers new concept for solar energy
A collaborative team of researchers has developed a solar-absorbing ultrathin film that has potential in solar-thermal energy harvesting. [ + ]
