Transforming waste energy into sustainable processes
16 May, 2013 by Ed Sugay*, Head of Energy Efficiency, Siemens Ltd | Supplied by: Siemens LtdAround half of the primary energy consumed in industrial processes is currently wasted. Even steel produced by recycling scrap metal in electric-arc furnaces, for instance, requires approximately 370 kWh per metric tonne. In this type of furnace an electric arc is struck between several electrodes. The resulting heat causes the steel to melt before emitting a mixture of gases at up to 1700°C - a huge waste that might otherwise be used in the process or to generate electric power.
Queen’s leads €5m European effort to ReNEW approach to waste
14 May, 2013A €4.88 million research project at Queen’s University Belfast is aiming to recover valuable materials from the estimated 5.2 tonnes of waste we generate per person each year.
Drop Zone free drop-off for e-waste
10 May, 2013 | Supplied by: SUEZSITA Australia has partnered with the Supply Chain arm of DHL in Australia to reduce the amount of television and computer waste going to landfill and increase the recovery of resources. The program also aims to provide greater recycling options and a free-of-charge solution for the community.
Funky food from fruit by-products
08 May, 2013 by Stephanie GoseineRe-using the by-products of fruit and cereal processing could help promote the sustainability of the food industry, as long as its overall environmental fingerprint is clearly evaluated.
Odour and environmental concerns of communities living near waste disposal facilities
02 May, 2013A recent study involving the University of Southampton has investigated public perception of how waste disposal sites affect residents living nearby.
Robust oxygen analyser helps composting process for organic fertiliser
29 April, 2013 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdAn organic fertiliser manufacturer has selected Michell Instruments’ XZR500 to monitor oxygen levels in its composting process. The innovative process dramatically reduces the time taken to break down animal dung into a useable form and the XZR500 forms part of the control system.
Applications are now open for a community grant of up to $10,000 for local projects that will help increase the recycling of beverage containers.
15 April, 2013Grants available for beverage-container recycling projects
Improvements in kerbside collection required to lift recycling rate
08 April, 2013Kerbside recycling needs expansion and consistency across local government areas to help lift Australia’s recycling rate. This is one of the recommendations from research released today by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APC).
Putting a lid on nitrous oxide emissions from farms
04 April, 2013Queensland University of Technology (QUT) will receive more than $1.8 million funding for three national projects designed to help farmers reduce emissions of one of the most serious greenhouse gases, nitrous oxide, in a move that would also lead to improved soil fertility and earn farmers valuable carbon credits.
Barossa’s drumMUSTER improves with age
02 April, 2013Barossa Valley farmers and winemakers no longer need to wait to recycle their empty and clean agvet chemical containers, after some recent changes to the local drumMUSTER program.
Source Separations Systems National Park Recycling Range
29 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Source Separation Systems Pty LtdThe National Park Recycling Range has been specifically designed to provide the user with flexibility while maintaining best practice waste diversion design features and high-quality manufacturing.
KFC Australia wheels in new recycling bins across Vic stores
25 March, 2013KFC Australia has announced the completion of the rollout of new recycling systems at selected KFC restaurants throughout Victoria. This follows the successful rollout in NSW and South Australia.
Exair 205 L Heavy Duty Dry Vac system
15 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdExair’s 205 L Heavy Duty Dry Vac system is a rugged, industrial duty vacuum cleaner that has been engineered to rapidly vacuum high volumes of dry material.
Early considerations for food waste collections
15 March, 2013Adam Read, Global Practice Director for Waste Management, and Sarahjane Widdowson, a Principal Consultant with Ricardo-AEA, reflect on the fundamentals that local authority officers must address when planning, designing and rolling out food waste collection services and some of the key considerations for an Australian application.
New away-from-home recycling bins for north-east Victoria
14 March, 2013The North East Regional Waste Management Group (NevRwaste) has recently awarded a tender for the regional rollout of new recycling bins through the region to Victorian manufacturer Draffin Manufacturing.
