Could flying cars be the answer to sustainable mobility?
16 May, 2019Flying cars prototypes are being developed and could play a niche role in sustainable mobility for longer trips as part of a ride-share taxi service, according to a study.
Goodbye batteries, hello brick building
13 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Energy VaultA new technology involving a modified construction crane, an electric motor and 35-tonne bricks is providing long-duration energy storage.
Specialised crane facilitates waste-to-fuel operation
08 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Konecranes AustraliaTo improve sustainability and efficiency, Boral Cement has installed a specialised automated handling crane at its Berrima Cement Works facility.
Global waste standard open for public comment
06 May, 2019Global Reporting Initiative is developing a new global waste standard and has called on the public to comment.
What's stopping integration of renewable storage and the grid?
02 May, 2019Robert Morgan from GE Renewable Energy says that resistance to change is a key obstacle to renewable storage technology integrating with the grid.
Bupa to save 5000 kg of plastic per year going digital
01 May, 2019Bupa will cease providing plastic membership cards to its members and will instead shift to digital memberships in a bid to save up to 5000 kg of plastic annually.
Sustainable solutions for rare earth metal recovery
01 May, 2019Researchers have improved the process for recovering rare earth metals, essential for the components used in mobile phones and other technologies such as hybrid electric vehicles.
Woolworths green bond gets $30m injection
01 May, 2019The Woolworths Group green bond has received an injection of $30 million courtesy of Clean Energy Finance Corp. The $400 million green bond will help fund the Woolworths 2020 sustainability strategy.
Partnership electrifies Australia's vehicle network
29 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric AustraliaSchneider Electric has partnered with JET Charge to supply Nissan Australia's electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment.
New standards strive to help save the planet
23 April, 2019Two new standards published by the International Organization for Standardization have been created to help play a part in reducing greenhouse gases.
$329m project takes infrastructure out to sea
23 April, 2019The newly announced Blue Economy CRC will provide solutions to meet global demand for seafood and energy by developing new technologies for ocean infrastructure.
Going green to achieve lean
17 April, 2019 by Brad JeavonsLean and Green techniques can be combined to achieve dramatic improvement both economically and environmentally for manufacturers in the circular economy.
Ethical report card for the fashion industry
11 April, 2019From A+ to F, Baptist World Aid Australia's 2019 Ethical Fashion Report grades the fashion industry based on labour rights and environmental management.
Ecotech AQMesh air-quality monitor
08 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Ecotech Pty LtdThe AQMesh air quality monitor uses small-sensor technology to measure a wide range of particulate matter and different gases in the air to parts per billion.
Budget delivers for WA environmental education centre
08 April, 2019$25 million in federal funding will go towards establishing the Harry Butler Environmental Education Centre, a facility focusing on achieving sustainable environmental outcomes through economic development.
