Case Studies
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. [ + ]
Eye surgery waste recycling project at NZ hospital
The Southern Cross Healthcare team have paired up with Johnson & Johnson to repurpose 10,000 disposal lens delivery systems that were previously sent to landfill or burnt. [ + ]
Piggery reduces maintenance time and costs with wastewater pumps
A piggery was experiencing issues with its pump used for its recycling initiatives so it installed a Gorman-Rupp wastewater pump to solve the problem. [ + ]
Sanitising solutions for food preparation at ICC Sydney
The International Convention Centre in Sydney (ICC Sydney) is using eWater Systems' on-site generators. [ + ]
La Trobe to build Victoria's largest urban solar farm
La Trobe University is creating what is claimed to be the largest urban solar farm in Victoria, using around 4300 solar panels. [ + ]
From your morning coffee to a plantable pot
Researchers have developed a method for 3D printing a wide range of objects using a paste made of old coffee grounds, water and other sustainable ingredients. [ + ]
Animal feed stock company upgrades systems to save energy
ABB drives enable record animal feed production levels and energy savings for Red Range Stock Supplements. [ + ]
The feasibility of turning food waste into energy
A study has investigated the feasibility of implementing anaerobic digestion to produce energy from food waste in Illinois, US. [ + ]
Solving a sticky problem in recycling
Scientists from the University of Surrey have developed a dissolvable adhesive to prevent sticky residue left on materials during the recycling process. [ + ]
Shoalhaven City Council installs remediation technology
EPOC Enviro's containerised Surface Active Foam Fractionation (SAFF) PFAS remediation technology has been installed by Shoalhaven City Council. [ + ]
Emerson tech used to optimise the waste-to-energy process
Emerson is helping HaloSep to optimise its process that turns hazardous incinerator flue gas residue from waste-to-energy plants into usable materials. [ + ]
Phillip Island powering up with PICESS battery
A Phillip Island battery that can power 8000 homes and secure energy supply for the tourist hot spot during peak periods has been switched on. [ + ]
Queensland abattoir installs Ragazzini hose pump
A Queensland abattoir was seeking a solution for its DAF tank sludge and scum transfer, having previously used submersible pumps and double diaphragm pumps. [ + ]
StyroCycle expanded polystyrene recycling scheme launches
Households and small businesses in Australia now have an option to dispose of expanded polystyrene packaging waste to be recycled. [ + ]
Taronga Zoos now 100% renewable
Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo have become the first zoos in NSW to be powered by 100% renewable electricity. [ + ]
