Case Studies
Network operator appointed for NSW container deposit scheme
A joint venture between Cleanaway Waste Management and TOMRA Systems has been appointed the network operator for the impending NSW container deposit scheme (CDS). [ + ]
Australia's private schools are going green
It appears that Australia's private schools are starting to embrace their eco-friendly side, with recent projects including the installation of solar panels, wellness centres and camp sites. [ + ]
Emerson contracted to modernise San Francisco wastewater plant
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission has selected Emerson as the design–build contractor for a comprehensive automation project to modernise the Southeast Treatment Plant. [ + ]
Reduce your power bill with covered anaerobic lagoons
According to Wiley Process Engineer Heath Barker, "Organisations that are not extracting maximum value from their wastewater are losing out." [ + ]
Turning waste plastic into energy
A system using anaerobic digestion to turn plastic into energy and fertiliser is being developed in South Australia. [ + ]
Finding sustainable alternatives for 'nuisance waste' in the seafood industry
Researchers in Belgium are looking at environmentally and economically sustainable options for over 7 million tonnes of mollusc shells, which are discarded by the seafood industry each year. [ + ]
Erasable toner reduces paper waste
Pilot Pens Australia recently recruited Toshiba to install the e-STUDIO306LP, said to be the first multifunctional printer (MFP) in the world containing erasable toner. It allows users to print documents, erase them and then re-use the paper. [ + ]
JinkoSolar and SERIS collaborate on bifacial solar cells
The Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) and the JinkoSolar R&D Center will work together to develop industry-feasible, high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells that can generate power from both the front and rear surfaces — so-called 'bifacial' solar cells. [ + ]
From garbage to fuel — zeolite catalyst concept
Processing bio-fuel from waste requires a large amount of energy; however, a novel catalyst concept could be set to change the chemical process. [ + ]
Upgraded DAF system for Cedar Meats
Meat exporter Cedar Meats needed to upgrade its dissolved air flotation (DAF) system, but did not want to just go for a 'standard' system. It wanted a more energy-efficient system — one that could deliver low running costs for the life of the system. [ + ]
ABB microgrid to power Aruba
Technology company ABB has agreed to provide an advanced microgrid to WEB Aruba, the main power utility serving the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. [ + ]
ANU saves with smart water metering
Australian National University had over 180 water monitoring devices installed across its network in August 2016. [ + ]
Screen-printed batteries on the way
Ultrathin, flexible screen-printed batteries for cheap portable devices and intermittent renewable energy are now closer to reality than ever, thanks to a project to further develop technology by battery energy storage firm Printed Energy and bring it to market. [ + ]
Wastewater treatment system deployed at dairy facility
SciDev has broadened the industry footprint of its OptiFlox wastewater treatment system, following its deployment at a Lion Dairy & Drinks production facility. [ + ]
Ultrathin material for splitting water could make hydrogen production cheaper
UNSW chemists have invented a catalyst for splitting water with an electrical current to produce clean hydrogen fuel. [ + ]