Case Studies
Portable electronic nose sniffs out wastewater plants
An electronic nose on a drone has been developed by Spanish researchers to collect air for real-time odour measurement of wastewater treatment plants. [ + ]
Smart windows block up to 70% heat, without blocking views
New energy-saving material, developed by researchers from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), helps control heat transmission without blocking views. [ + ]
Recyclables facility opens in SA during National Recycling Week
The South Australian facility is designed to process 60,000 tonnes of yellow bin recyclables every year and meet the Council of Australian Government's Export Ban requirements. [ + ]
Kerbside waste to be recycled to make tram stops
Recycled plastics from kerbside waste will be used to create modular tram stops in Melbourne. [ + ]
Cool roofs, pavements to reduce heat island effects
UNSW Sydney and the University of Sydney are jointly developing building materials that reflect rather than absorb solar energy. [ + ]
Global experts to deliver AU$30bn AAPowerLink project
Sun Cable has announced that PwC Australia, Bechtel, Hatch, Marsh and SMEC (Surbana Jurong Group) will deliver the AU$30+bn Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink) project. [ + ]
From waste to worth for Australian mushroom growers
For every kilo of mushrooms harvested, up to 3 kg is wasted — The Growth Drivers developed an award-winning Mushroom Waste Strategy to help solve this issue. [ + ]
Plastic recycling pilot tackles healthcare waste stream
The NSW Circular initiative showed how one Sydney hospital tackled its clinical waste stream by recycling ampoules and needle caps into new building materials. [ + ]
Solar parks can cool the surrounding land
Researchers found that solar parks produce 'cool islands' extending around 700 m from the park boundaries. [ + ]
Solar films used for e-bike charging 'tree' in Germany
Using its organic solar films, ASCA has designed a 'solar tree' for an e-bike charging station at a residential complex in Löchgau, Germany. [ + ]
Driving sustainability with eco-friendly asphalt
Stockland's newest masterplanned community will utilise more than 19,000 tonnes of an environmentally friendly road surfacing material known as Reconophalt. [ + ]
A concrete solution to reduce construction industry emissions
A concrete solution made from waste concrete and carbon dioxide from the air or industrial exhaust gases shows promise as a future construction material. [ + ]
Plastic can be upcycled into nanomaterials and fuel
Researchers have developed a clean and cost-effective way to upcycle used plastic, transforming it into valuable nanomaterials and high-quality fuel. [ + ]
Stormwater management efforts not that effective: study
At a time when the intensity of rainstorms is increasing, a new study suggests that our current stormwater management efforts may not have much of an impact. [ + ]
Efficient electrocatalyst produces hydrogen from water
Adding nickel and cobalt to cheaper, previously ineffective catalysts enhances their performance, which lowers the energy required to split the water. [ + ]
