Collaboration to penetrate high-end packaging market
10 November, 2009Plantic, a company engaged in the development and commercialisation of biodegradable plastics from naturally occurring high amylose starch, has announced a formal collaboration with German packaging supplier Kesko.
Document management infrastructure
27 October, 2009 byEnergex partnered with Fuji Xerox Global Services (FXGS) in 2003 to streamline the company’s document management infrastructure. It has since achieved a 23% cost reduction by consolidating its existing printer fleet and introducing more efficient multifunction devices. It has also reduced the number of devices it relies on by almost 30%, despite the company’s strong growth.
Compostable film for packaging
26 October, 2009In a strategic move away from traditional polyethylene (PE) films, Intellipack, in conjunction with German manufacturer Storopack, have created an environmentally sustainable film that has the strength and composition properties of PE-based films, while being made from base material corn. It is said to be 100% renewable.
Harnessing energy in roads
27 July, 2009 bySydney construction and sustainability consultancy VIM Sustainability is the Australian distributor for the Road Energy System (RES), an innovative heating/cooling system using roads as a heat source.
CBD building keeps 91% of waste out of landfill
12 June, 2009Sydney recycler WSN Environmental Solutions has achieved great success in the first year of its GreenStep contract with the Gateway building in Sydney, with its resource recovery program keeping 91% of the building’s waste out of landfill.
Paperless proof, the e-government magic act
03 June, 2009A French-developed security platform which turns email into the electronic equivalent of registered mail could help deal with the bureaucratic paper mountains throughout Europe.
Lightweight packaging board
29 May, 2009 bySnowcard Bleached Board with ECF, PEFC and ISO certification is a lighter weight board for packaging. It is two-side coated folding boxboard combining visual smoothness with high brightness and an equal white shade on both sides. Suitable for point-of-sale, paperback, food and beauty product packaging, folders, covers and more, the lightweight boards consume fewer raw materials, decrease transport volumes and produce less waste.
Greener networking
29 May, 2009 byLinksys, a division of Cisco, has reduced packaging for its consumer networking products and it has received Energy Star certified ratings on power adapters included with more than 30 of its products.
Greener networking
29 May, 2009A combined effort from a number of suppliers has resulted in the successful operation of a water reclamation scheme at Echuca, on the Murray River, north of Bendigo.
Greener networking
29 May, 2009Linksys, a division of Cisco, has reduced packaging for its consumer networking products and it has received Energy Star certified ratings on power adapters included with more than 30 of its products.
Greener networking
29 May, 2009Linksys, a division of Cisco, has reduced packaging for its consumer networking products and it has received Energy Star certified ratings on power adapters included with more than 30 of its products.
Lightweight wine bottles
27 May, 2009 byThe Lean+Green lightweight process is now available for 750 mL claret and burgundy bottles manufactured in French Green from the O-I Adelaide plant. Using modified designs and narrow neck press and blow (NNPB) technology, the bottles will be between 18 and 28% lighter than current offerings.
CIJ printer with ink system
27 May, 2009 byThe Linx 6900 Solver CIJ printer is claimed to able to reduce solvent usage by as much as 40%. It features a purpose-built ink system and software which adapts to the production requirements and uses solvent only as it is needed.
Carbon offset provider rated 'outstanding'
03 December, 2008Perth’s Southern Metropolitan Regional Council has been recognised as an outstanding carbon offset provider by Choice in an independent ranking.
Wastewater projects win international prize
28 May, 2008Two of Murdoch University’s PhD students have won international Huber Technology Prizes in Munich, Germany. The prize rewards ideas, concepts and results of research that are a contribution to the re-use of energy and valuable materials from wastewater.
