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- New filter tech targets PFAS in water April 13, 2025Researchers at Monash University have developed a water filtration membrane that effectively removes any small PFAS molecules that are not picked up by conventional water filters. The research team designed a beta-cyclodextrin (βCD) modified graphene oxide (GO-βCD) membrane with nanoscale channels that selectively retain PFAS while allowing water to pass through. PFAS, commonly referred to […]
- Reaching net zero in the manufacturing sector April 13, 2025In order for Australia to reach its goal of net zero by 2050, it needs the help of its manufacturing sector, which accounts for 10% of the nation’s carbon emissions. And the sector is pulling its weight, the Western Sydney Manufacturers Forum heard recently — developing ‘green concrete’, carbon-tracking sensors and technology which can minimise carbon […]
- The 3 key risks directors need to manage amid climate reporting uncertainty April 10, 2025Mandatory climate reporting has been front of mind for Australia’s largest companies and financial institutions who entered their first reporting year on 1 January 2025. As we wave goodbye to Q1 in an intensifying global risk equation, climate strategy is feeling a big counterweight — geopolitical volatility. AI and cybersecurity is a third Goliath in the […]
- Reducing upfront carbon in built environment: report April 10, 2025The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has released a new report, ‘Our Upfront Opportunity: Australia’s policy roadmap to reduce upfront carbon in the built environment’, which provides a comprehensive policy framework aiming to reinforce and amplify government and industry efforts to reduce upfront embodied carbon across buildings and infrastructure. “To achieve our national net zero […]
- Green chemistry turns waste CO2 into amino acids April 9, 2025Researchers have devised a sustainable way of turning waste carbon dioxide into amino acids for humans, in a breakthrough that seeks to reduce carbon emissions and pave the way for green chemistry technologies across various industries. The research by Professor San Ping Jiang, from Curtin’s WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, working with […]
- Circularity needed at scale for Aust building industry April 8, 2025Australia’s Circular Economy Framework, launched in late 2024, outlines an ambition to double our circularity by 2035. Currently, Australia repurposes just 4.5% of its materials — below the global average of 7.2% and less than half the European Union’s 11.5%. “How can we get more dollars out of the materials that we take out of the ground?” Professor […]
- Keeping the line moving April 7, 2025Conveyor systems are integral to the efficiency and safety of recycling operations, according to the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The HSE emphasises that poorly guarded or improperly used equipment can lead to serious or fatal injuries, highlighting the importance of properly functioning conveyors in maintaining both safety and operational continuity. Understanding conveyor roles […]
- Multibuild solar installation delivered at City of Playford April 7, 2025Smart PV and energy storage company Trinasolar has partnered with Venergy Solar to deliver a multibuild solar installation across the City of Playford. Six council buildings have enhanced their green energy credentials by installing solar across their rooftops, providing long-term energy savings and reinforcing the council’s commitment to driving clean energy in the region. The […]
- Coalition to scrap vehicle policy reducing emissions April 7, 2025Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is set to dismantle Australia’s climate policies, with reports indicating he plans to remove the New Vehicle Efficiency Standards. The Standards, which came into effect on 1 January 2025, are expected to: save Australians more than $100 billion in fuel and maintenance by bringing in more efficient vehicles, whether they are petrol, diesel or […]
- Textile recycler BlockTexx wins Gold for sustainability April 7, 2025BlockTexx, a clean technology company that recovers polyester and cellulose from textiles and clothing, has won a significant sustainability award. The Queensland-based company was announced as the winner of the Banksia National Sustainability Gold Award at the gala event in Melbourne. The Banksia National Sustainability Awards celebrates innovative, impactful solutions to current sustainability challenges. BlockTexx has created […]
- Water shortages prompt Vic Government to boost supply April 7, 2025The Victorian Government is making sure there is enough drinking water for Melbourne and Geelong while supporting the state during dry conditions. Minister for Water Gayle Tierney placed an order for 50 gigalitres of water from the Victorian Desalination Plant — based on independent advice from Victorian water corporations, which takes into account water storages levels, […]
- Green chemistry approach to extract value from plant waste April 7, 2025Around 98% of lignin created as a forestry by-product from plants is discarded, but a new enzyme could be the key to extracting high-value molecules from this waste using a green chemistry approach. These molecules are the building blocks for compounds like fragrances, flavourings, fuels and therapeutics, turning a waste stream into a valuable resource. “Traditional […]