Team tunes perovskite solar cells to boost performance
16 June, 2021The research team was able to control the presence of certain types of crystal defects by tuning the chemical composition of the perovskite films.
Hunter Valley marked out for sustainable city
19 May, 2021A former mining district in NSW's Hunter Economic Zone will be transformed into what is reported to be Australia's healthiest and most sustainable city.
Resource and energy recovery investment to deliver triple impact
12 May, 2021A CEFC report has examined the investment and employment benefits of strengthening the recycling, organics, bioenergy and thermal-energy-from-waste sectors.
Ultrawhite paint cools buildings
22 April, 2021Researchers say that coating buildings with the new paint formulation may one day cool them off enough to reduce the need for air conditioning.
Jacobs joins digital city transformation efforts
14 April, 2021Professional services company Jacobs has joined SCCANZ to support digital solutions that advance sustainability outcomes in our cities, towns and communities.
Salmon oil makes sustainable plastic
08 April, 2021Researchers are investigating ways to develop safe, biodegradable plastic alternatives to polyurethanes, derived from fish waste including heads, bones, skin and guts.
Food waste's sustainability solution for farmed fish
06 April, 2021A more sustainable global fish economy could be created by using food scraps to make high-quality food for farmed fish, according to a team of researchers at UWA.
Study to assess local advanced recycling industry
19 March, 2021A joint feasibility study will determine the technical, economic and environmental benefits of a local advanced recycling industry.
Paper-based single-use tableware more sustainable than reusable, says report
12 March, 2021The energy and water required to wash reusable tableware gives paper-based single-use products an advantage when it comes to environmental impact.
Green port plans for WA coast
09 March, 2021Plans to build Australia's first 'green' port near Exmouth are underway, with Gascoyne Gateway progressing with the company's next round of community reference groups.
Circular economy hackathon delivers innovative goods
24 February, 2021Teams of Australia and India's students and innovative start-ups turned their minds to solving global challenges at the inaugural India Australia Circular Economy Hackathon.
Waste to biofuel industry on cards for Collie
04 February, 2021Renergi will design, build and operate a $9.4 million, 1.5 tonnes/hour demonstration-scale distributed energy-from-waste plant in Collie, WA.
Face masks recycled for road base
04 February, 2021RMIT University researchers have developed road-making material by using a mix of shredded single-use face masks and processed building rubble.
Roadmap release to support sustainable small business growth
29 January, 2021The Banksia Foundation and Australia Post have released a white paper that will act as a practical roadmap for small business owners to sustain their operations in the current global climate.
3D concrete bio-inspired by lobsters
29 January, 2021New research shows that patterns inspired by lobster shells can make 3D printed concrete stronger, to support more complex and creative architectural structures.
