Wastewater algae to bio-crude oil
24 November, 2009
In November, the New Zealand Minister of Energy Hon Gerry Brownlee opened what is claimed to be the largest wastewater algae to bio-crude oil demonstration project in the world.
Macquarie Industrial Solutions surface sanitiser and disinfectant
24 November, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.go1bio.com
Macquarie Industrial Solutions' BioSpray D2 Surface Sanitiser and Disinfectant is a proprietary blend of isopropyl alcohol and quaternary ammonium solution with hospital-grade disinfecting killing power that is non-corrosive, non-staining and non-toxic.
National Waste Overview released
24 November, 2009
The Environment Protection and Heritage Council has released a National Waste Overview providing a summary of key facts and figures on waste and recycling in Australia.
Plastic produced without the use of fossil fuels
24 November, 2009
A team of South Korean scientists has succeeded in producing the polymers used for everyday plastics through bioengineering, rather than through the use of fossil fuel-based chemicals.
Supercomputer launched at ANU
24 November, 2009
The Commonwealth government is providing $26 million towards Australia’s newest research supercomputer, to be hosted at the Australian National University.
Australian environmental company helps householders reduce carbon footprint
24 November, 2009
Green Invest Ltd, an Australian environmental solutions company, will provide audit and facilitation services to help more than 400,000 householders across metropolitan Victoria reduce their carbon footprint.
Algal synthesiser offers renewed hope of rapid CO2 emissions reduction
23 November, 2009
A new technology that may hold the key to rapid, large-scale CO2 emissions reduction from existing coal- and gas-fired power stations and other smoke-stack industries such as smelters and refineries has been unveiled as a curtain-raiser to three major trial installations along the east coast of Australia next year.
Fuji Xerox Australia launches campaign for responsible paper procurement
23 November, 2009
As part of its commitment to helping customers reduce their environmental impact, Fuji Xerox Australia has launched a new campaign to educate businesses about paper procurement.
Better way to harness waste heat
20 November, 2009
New MIT research points the way to a technology that might make it possible to harvest much of the wasted heat produced by everything from computer processor chips to car engines to electric powerplants, and turn it into usable electricity.
De-carbonising Australia's homes
20 November, 2009
Despite contributing approximately 54 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually to the atmosphere, Australia's seven million dwellings currently have no role in the federal government's proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).
Human emissions rise 2% despite GFC
19 November, 2009
Despite the economic effects of the global financial crisis (GFC), carbon dioxide emissions from human activities rose 2% in 2008 to an all-time high of 1.3 tonnes of carbon per capita per year, according to a paper published in Nature Geoscience.
Shopping centre waste to power homes
12 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New Zealand
General waste from Sydney’s newest shopping centre, Top Ryde City, is scheduled to be recovered and re-used to create renewable electricity, thanks to a waste management process implemented by Veolia Environmental Services. It is looking to recover up to 60-65% of all general waste and recyclable materials, once the centre launches in November.
Conveyor belt offers water savings
12 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Habasit Australasia Ltd
A conveyor belt allows food processors to cut water required for cleaning purposes.
Risk modelling shows crunch time for climate change action is at hand
12 November, 2009
New modelling shows that a better than even chance of avoiding 2 degree warming is still possible, but only if agreement is reached and implemented within the next 12 months, researchers from Victoria University have warned.
PM award recognises water-efficient businesses
12 November, 2009
The Prime Minister's Water Wise Award recognises water-efficiency excellence by the commercial and industrial sectors. Projects will need to demonstrate notable recent water savings and a reduction of water use in comparison to other similar facilities.