Recovering minerals from mining waste
08 May, 2017The University of Newcastle has received $1 million in funding to test technology that will boost efficiency across the minerals processing industry by reducing the amount of valuable resources currently being lost in extraction processes.
Renewable Cities Australia Forum: emergent technologies, plans, challenges and achievements
05 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty LtdThe Renewable Cities Australia Forum looks at how to increase clean and renewable energy uptake in Australian cities and towns.
Sustainable soccer stadium built on a budget
02 May, 2017 | Supplied by: k20 ArchitectureBallarat Regional Soccer Facility holds sustainability at the core of its DNA — in fact, sustainable innovation was intrinsically linked to its design.
Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap: final report
02 May, 2017The final report of the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap, compiled by CSIRO and Energy Networks Australia, has been released.
EnviroSuite consulting practice sold to ERM
02 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Envirosuite Operations Pty LtdEnviroSuite has spun off its consulting practice to Environmental Resources Management (ERM), a global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk and social consulting services.
3D printing with solar power and discarded plastics
01 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Deakin UniversityDeakin University is developing technology capable of 3D printing plumbing and sanitation supplies using discarded plastics.
Sustainable manufacturing and more at National Manufacturing Week 2017
01 May, 2017Registrations are now open for National Manufacturing Week (NMW), running from 9–12 May 2017 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Money can grow on trees
27 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Aecom Australia Pty LtdIncreased leaf canopy cover is linked to a significant increase in property values, according to integrated infrastructure firm AECOM.
Save Food Packaging Award winners at Interpack 2017
27 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is heading to Interpack 2017, to be held from 4–10 May, where it will showcase the Save Food Packaging Award winners for Australia and New Zealand.
ABB power grid technologies at Hannover Fair
26 April, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdPower and automation company ABB is showcasing a range of products, systems, software and services at Hannover Messe, held this week in Germany.
Renewable oil produced in plant leaves
18 April, 2017 | Supplied by: CSIROCSIRO researchers have made it possible to produce oil in the leaves, stems and seeds of plants, in a breakthrough which could mark a milestone for the renewable oils industry.
Redback Technologies recruited to the Australian Power Institute
13 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Redback Technologies AustraliaThe managing director of Redback Technologies, Philip Livingston, has become the newest member of the Australian Power Institute's (API) board of directors.
Share your success to win a Victorian Premier's Sustainability Award
12 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Sustainability VictoriaVictoria's sustainability leaders are being urged to enter this year's Premier's Sustainability Awards and to share their insights with people, organisations and companies across the state.
Sydney Water awarded for keeping wipes out of pipes
11 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Sydney Water CorporationAt the Mumbrella CommsCon Awards, Sydney Water received trophies for the Best Government Sponsored PR Campaign of the Year and the Best Corporate Social Responsibility PR Campaign of the Year for the 'Keep wipes out of pipes' campaign.
Wiki to make mine site closure easier
06 April, 2017 | Supplied by: The University of QueenslandThe tricky and expensive task of accessing knowledge on rehabilitating and preparing to close mining sites has been eased by an online resource developed by University of Queensland scientists and Central Queensland coal mine rehabilitation experts.
