Research could save our sand
12 September, 2019University of Queensland PhD candidate Danish Kazmi has developed a sustainable solution to help preserve sand — a natural resource that is facing global shortages due to over exploitation.
Liquid courage: making beer more sustainable
12 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Ecolab Pty LtdWithout compromising on hygiene, 4 Pines Brewing Company sought to make its beer more sustainable.
Calling cleantech industry to NCTCE2020
11 September, 2019The 2020 National Cleantech Conference & Exhibition (NCTCE) invites cleantech industry members to submit ideas for inclusion in the program.
Dr Bronwyn Evans is new CEO of Engineers Australia
09 September, 2019Dr Bronwyn Evans has been announced as Engineers Australia's new CEO.
Coveted certification for Sekisui House
09 September, 2019Residential property builder and developer Sekisui House has attained ISO 14001:2015 EMS certification across its Australian operations.
Compressed air powers plastics circular economy
06 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Southern Cross Compressors (Australia) Pty LtdUsing the latest compressed air powered robotics, a variety of plastic waste is sorted at a $20 million plastics recycling plant in Victoria.
Inner West gathers troops for Sydney's war on food waste
03 September, 2019Metropolitan councils, state government and waste and recycling industry representatives gathered last week to discuss Sydney's growing food waste crisis.
Food waste heads back to base, as compost
02 September, 2019 | Supplied by: SUEZ AustraliaSUEZ has been working with Queensland-based composting facility NuGrow to turn unwanted food waste into nutrient-rich compost.
Digitalisation: helping business thrive and survive
29 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd. AustraliaSuccess stories of businesses using technology to advance were at the forefront of Siemens' Digitalize 2019 conference.
Plastic-free food court opens at UTS
26 August, 2019UTS Central showcases a plastic-free food court, where plastic straws, bags, plastic-lined coffee cups, packaging and plastic-bottled drinks are nowhere to be seen.
Mirvac and INCO launch sustainability-focused accelerator program
23 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Mirvac LtdMirvac Group has partnered with INCO to launch The Impact Accelerator, an initiative that will fast-track innovative start-ups focused on solving environmental and social challenges.
WHO reports on the microplastics we're drinking
22 August, 2019The World Health Organization has called for further research into the impact of ingesting microplastics on human health.
Net zero by 2029, says La Trobe
20 August, 2019Victoria's La Trobe University has set an ambitious target of net zero emissions by 2029, launching a $75 million initiative involving 20 projects.
Scientists redesigning materials for circular economy
19 August, 2019Materials scientists from Deakin University are working on several projects to repurpose materials and achieve a circular economy.
Anti-burp seaweed could cut GHGs by 10%
16 August, 2019Researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast are studying a type of seaweed that stops cows from expelling methane.
