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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
$20.6m in Climate Ready grants to support 324 jobs
11 November, 2009
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has announced $20.6 million in grants to 32 businesses for projects supporting around 324 green jobs under the Rudd government's Climate Ready program.
Heat exchanger design
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Teralba Industries Pty Ltd
The Deep Dimple design of the Dimpleflo heat exchanger range achieves good heat transfer coefficients when processing slurries and viscous products or waste streams.
Demystifying sustainability
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: WSP Australia Pty Limited
“Sustainability in infrastructure is about both art and science. The art is in having the ability to recognise and enunciate what we value. The science is being able to adapt and innovate in our field of expertise,” said Dr James Mantle, Parsons Brinckerhoff’s (PB) Managing Director.
Energy-efficient lighting
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Koda Lighting
The Nimbus LED.next lighting claims to deliver energy savings of up to 70% compared with conventional fluorescent and incandescent lighting and is claimed to be more than twice as energy efficient as low-voltage halogen lighting.
Meeting building codes for lighting systems
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: EELCO - Energy Efficient Lighting Company
Clothing wholesaler Gazal Apparel recently consolidated its warehousing operation to its distribution centre in Banksmeadow, NSW. In order to maximise space at the centre, high-density pallet racking and mezzanine flooring were installed. During the upgrade, consulting engineers Heggies highlighted to Gazal’s management the Building Code Association (BCA) Section J requirement for minimum energy efficiency standards.
Renewable energy at Melbourne’s reservoirs
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Melbourne Water
Melbourne Water has completed the construction of six mini hydro-electricity plants at its various reservoirs.
Collaboration to penetrate high-end packaging market
10 November, 2009
Plantic, 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.
Green manufacturing no pie in the sky for Aussie baking icon
10 November, 2009
In a world where navigating the carbon jungle is often considered as ‘just too hard’, a century-old family firm has been rewarded for getting excited about sustainability.
