Case Studies
Gippsland Water eliminates pump blockages at Morwell WWTP
At its Morwell Waste Water Treatment Plant, Gippsland Water has used two Gorman Rupp Ultra V series 3″ pumps as the inlet works pumps for the plant. [ + ]
Remote control for water and wastewater in Hawke's Bay, NZ
Ovarro's Kingfisher CP-35 remote RTUs were chosen by Hastings District Council and Napier City Council, both located in Hawke's Bay, on New Zealand's North Island. [ + ]
Aussie innovation turns waste into energy 'gold'
New technology that turns waste into reusable goods for energy and agricultural applications is a step closer to commercialisation, following rigorous trials. [ + ]
Giving sewage sludge a second life
A team of scientists from the University of Córdoba has transformed sewage sludge into activated carbon, a material with useful industrial applications. [ + ]
Eco bus-cleaning trial proves a success
Australian bus operator Busways was searching for a sustainable set of detergents to replace the traditional heavy cleaners used in its depots. [ + ]
Adaptive reuse transforms commercial precinct
The 1960s industrial precinct formerly owned by Phillip Morris has been transformed into a commercial community, retaining the existing structure. [ + ]
Meat rendering company employs Gorman-Rupp pumps
Bush's Proteins has been using Gorman-Rupp Super T Series self-priming wastewater pumps for its meat rendering services. [ + ]
Ausgrid steps closer to net zero using 'blue gas' switchgear
Ausgrid is using Siemens' blue gas insulated (GIS) medium-voltage switchgear, which uses carbon-neutral air instead of greenhouse gas SF6. [ + ]
Detmold Group commits to solar strategy
The Detmold Group is increasing its environmental sustainability focus, committing to introduce solar energy to at least one new facility each year for three years. [ + ]
Mass timber office building opening in Melbourne
Hines has announced the practical completion of its mass timber office building in Melbourne, offering an employee-centric workspace. [ + ]
Regional hospital installs Wastemaster
Tonnes of food waste from the Epworth Geelong kitchen is being converted to compost, reducing landfill and greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
Aged care goes green with renewable wind and solar power agreement
BaptistCare has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement with Flow Power, linking energy use from its NSW and ACT operations to renewable generation from January 2025. [ + ]
Insect-powered food waste management solution for hospitality industry
Goterra's innovative food waste management technology has been unveiled onsite at the Howard Smith Wharves precinct in Brisbane. [ + ]
Carbon fibre recycling method showing potential
Ultra-light cars made from recycled carbon fibre are a step closer, thanks to a new method of recycling developed at UNSW Canberra. [ + ]
Synthetic dyes in wastewater pose threat to ecosystem
A study has found that dyes commonly used in textiles, food and pharmaceuticals can pose a threat to food chains worldwide. [ + ]
