Case Studies
Smart stormwater drains reduce risk of flooding
Downer, Fujitsu and EYEfi have successfully trialled a 'smart drains' solution that has the potential to reduce the risk of flooding due to overflows from stormwater drains. [ + ]
Chlorine reduction in water using UV
In recent times, UV treatment systems have become a popular option for free chlorine removal. [ + ]
Fonterra manufacturing site to reduce water use by 70%
Dairy company Fonterra is investing in an advanced plant that is set to reduce the amount of groundwater extracted for its Darfield manufacturing site by around 70%. [ + ]
Solar power successfully shared in mini grid trial
A mini grid trial in Victoria has passed a new milestone, demonstrating that batteries and solar shared on the network can be orchestrated to nearby homes during power outages. [ + ]
Novel recycling options identified for waste vinyl
A project led by the Vinyl Council of Australia has identified several novel recycling applications for the 1.2 million m2 of PVC advertising banners sent to landfill each year. [ + ]
Solar-powered 3D printers trialled in Solomon Islands
Deakin University and Plan International Australia have successfully trialled technology capable of 3D printing plumbing and sanitation supplies using discarded plastics. [ + ]
Major Victorian meat processor undertakes energy audit
With rising energy bills an issue for all businesses, one of south-west Victoria's biggest employers is taking steps towards reducing its energy costs. [ + ]
Waste-to-chemistry project kicks off in Rotterdam
The new waste-to-chemistry facility will convert up to 360,000 tonnes of waste into 270 million litres of 'green' methanol for use in the chemical industry and transportation sector. [ + ]
Water bottler successfully upgrades compressed air system
Growing product demand recently led alkaline water bottler E'stel Water to invest in a tailored compressed air system. [ + ]
New life for old contact lenses
Icon Eyewear is diverting contact lenses from landfill on behalf of the Sydney community, as part of a national recycling program operated by TerraCycle and Bausch + Lomb. [ + ]
Achieving even water filtration
When a water treatment facility recently undertook a major refurbishment, routine testing of its filtration system showed cause for concern. [ + ]
Improved sorting system for recycling facilities
Container Deposit Systems Australia (CDSA) recently approached SAGE Automation with an unusual automation challenge. [ + ]
Hydroflux helps Fiji protect coral reefs
Hydroflux Pacific is helping Fiji treat wastewater from both industry and resorts, all of which potentially makes its way into the country's coral reefs. [ + ]
A new way to filter salt and metal ions from water
Australian and US researchers have discovered a way to utilise metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to make sea water suitable for drinking. [ + ]
Get smart and reduce waste
Following success overseas, smart waste compacting bins and balers that communicate are now saving Australian businesses time, space and money. [ + ]
