Blower energy recovery heat exchanger
28 November, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.pumpsystems.co.nz/
Lackeby Products has developed a water/air heat exchanger to extend the life of membranes used in aeration tanks at sites such as wastewater treatment plants. The unit recovers or regains energy heat from the blower-produced air stream which then can be used for the heating for ventilation systems or tap water.
Social responsibility investment index launches
12 November, 2005
Research and ratings agency, ReputTex has launched its Social Responsibility Investment (SRI) Index.
Food from winery waste
03 November, 2005
The Australian wine industry is set to benefit significantly from a novel technology being developed at the University of South Australia that enables winery wastewater to be turned into a valuable protein-rich feed source for farm animals
Victorian Government announces Enviro 06 partnership
12 September, 2005
The Victorian government has announced its partnership in the Enviro 06 Convention & Exhibition, which will be held in Melbourne from 7-10 May next year.
Waste neutral project in Cornwall
03 August, 2005
The huge domes housing different climatic environments are an instantly recognisable feature of the Eden Project in Cornwall. But perhaps less well known is the research into sustainable development that is a cornerstone of the Eden Project
Water management for coal operating
03 July, 2005
Sykes Group and BHP Billiton have worked together to design an efficient and environmentally friendly water management system for the Mt Arthur Coal Operations in the Hunter Valley
ANSTO reports on its corporate social responsibility
25 June, 2005
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is one of the first Australian government agencies to publish a corporate social responsibility (CSR) report.
Desert Cube waterless urinal
24 June, 2005 | Supplied by: Desert Ecosystems Pty Ltd
The Desert Cube waterless urinal system uses a small dissolvable microbial cube which eliminates the need for a flushing mechanism. The system uses the existing urinal bowl or trough, transforming it to a waterless system.
Composting machine
24 June, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.powerscreen.com/
The Orion 1400 Trommel composting machine offers the processor a versatile and productive screening plant. Both wheeled and tracked versions are available and the machine working angle is hydraulically adjustable.
Hot water system
24 June, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.wilsonhotwater.com.au
The Wilson ECOHP commercial hot water system is suitable for dairy farmers who use the system for sterilisation and wash-down of milking machines and lines.
And the winner is...
07 June, 2005
The winner of our first draw of the 6 GB, 1500 song iPod Mini is Ann Perkins of Roche Mining in Queensland. Congratulations Ann.
Composting mobile phones
03 June, 2005
Researchers at the University of Warwick's Warwick Management Group, in conjunction with PVAXX Research & Development Ltd, have devised a novel way to recycle discarded mobile telephones - bury them and watch them transform into the flower of your choice
Human health bottom line of sustainability
26 May, 2005
The health of human populations is a truer bottom line of sustainability than the much-vaunted 'triple bottom line' approach, according to epidemiologist Tony McMichael who directs the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the Australian National University (ANU).
Auckland aims for zero waste
23 May, 2005
The city of Auckland is aiming to have zero waste to landfill by 2015.
Plastic from plants
21 May, 2005
Plantic Technologies and Visy Industries have entered an agreement to develop and commercialise new technology based on Plantic 'plastic from plants'.
