Sustainability > Research & development

Waste to biofuel industry on cards for Collie

04 February, 2021

Renergi will design, build and operate a $9.4 million, 1.5 tonnes/hour demonstration-scale distributed energy-from-waste plant in Collie, WA.


Roadmap release to support sustainable small business growth

29 January, 2021

The 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, 2021

New research shows that patterns inspired by lobster shells can make 3D printed concrete stronger, to support more complex and creative architectural structures.


Triple job creation with CSIRO circular economy roadmap

25 January, 2021

CSIRO has released the National Circular Economy Roadmap, detailing key strategies for creating jobs and reclaiming billions in economic value from resources currently going into landfill.


APCO reveals state of packaging in Australia

20 January, 2021

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has published a report that tracks Australia's progress towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets.


Planet prognosis forecasts 'ghastly' future

15 January, 2021

A team of scientists has summarised the state of the natural world in stark form to help clarify the gravity of the human predicament.


Soft plastics become sustainable concrete for Coles carpark

12 January, 2021

RMIT engineers have partnered with Victorian recycling organisations Replas, RED Group and SR Engineering to develop a concrete material made from lightweight recycled plastic.


Researchers create metamaterial with multiple stable states

11 December, 2020

A team of researchers at Purdue University has developed a way for a material to store energy in its skin through invertible domes.


Can new lithium recovery technology meet EV demand?

25 November, 2020

A novel and efficient way to recycle lithium from rechargeable batteries has been developed and patented by Finnish energy company Fortum.


Funding boost for NZ circular economy research

09 October, 2020

A five-year program aims to integrate essential bodies of knowledge, research communities, novel insights and actions that can contribute to circular economy success in New Zealand.


Sekisui House Australia builds upon green credentials

08 October, 2020

Sekisui House Australia's four Queensland projects have achieved or are targeting a minimum 5 Star Green Star certification from the Green Building Council of Australia.


Budget a win for sustainable infrastructure

08 October, 2020

According to ISCA, the federal government's latest Budget will pave the way for resilient and sustainable infrastructure.


Cement-free concrete farewells corrosion and fatbergs

29 September, 2020

A research team from RMIT University has created a concrete that eliminates free lime — a chemical compound that promotes corrosion and fatbergs.


Plans to cool down Western Sydney

28 September, 2020

A newly released report demonstrates that innovative design and planning can reduce temperatures in Sydney's Western Parkland City by up to 4.6 degrees.


Blueprint shows bright future for Australian seaweed industry

09 September, 2020

The Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint outlines plans for a $1.5 billion Australian seaweed industry that could employ 9000 people and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10%.


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