Waste & Environmental Management Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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Manufacturers & producers going green 4/6/2011

A meat processor and dairy manufacturer are among sixteen Australian manufacturers going green to tackle climate change and ensure a healthier future for all Australians.

Building green cars & creating high-skill jobs 4/4/2011

New technologies like hybrid engines, electric vehicles and light-weighting are paving the way for Australia to become a world-leader in green car manufacturing.

Environmental sustainability in making pork 4/1/2011

West Australian scientists will put pig welfare and production under the microscope in a bid to help the environment and consumer health.

Ants & termites boost dryland wheat yields 3/31/2011

Ants and termites have a significant positive impact on crop yields in dryland agriculture, according to a paper published recently in the journal 'Nature Communications' by scientists ...

Petrol price increases force rethink for manufacturers 3/28/2011

With petrol prices recently hitting $1.60 per litre in some parts of Australia, the days of sub $1.00 per litre petrol appear long gone.

Biofuels: Turning waste into wealth 3/17/2011

Transforming waste plant material into a sustainable, low-emission fuel for the world’s cars, trucks and planes is the aim of a new research collaboration between CSIRO and leading ...

Carbon row adds to consumers' malaise 3/14/2011

It's not often that worries over interest rates are upstaged by another factor in consumers' thinking, but the furious debate over a carbon price appears to be too much to bear.

Saving on electricity costs: A how to for industry 3/14/2011

Electricity costs have steadily risen over the past five years, with prices expected to increase dramatically in the near future.

A new dimension to climate debate 3/11/2011

Adding a new dimension to the climate change debate, a discussion paper recently published by researchers at the University of South Australia, suggests that we may actually run ...

Organic compost: A wasted opportunity for agriculture sector 2/28/2011

Most topsoil in Australia, what hasn’t been blown or washed away, is biologically dead, yet the use of organic compost in the intensive agriculture sector still remains in the "too ...

Containing the spread of cane toads 2/25/2011

Exploiting the cane toad's biggest weakness - a thirst for water - could be the key to stopping its march across northern Australia, according to new research.

Microbes bypass water treatment system 2/24/2011

Relatively harmless microbes which pass through water treatment systems could be allowing dangerous bacteria, such as Legionella, to reproduce in drinking water supplies, researchers ...

Dams caused weed infestation 2/22/2011

A new study has revealed that human-induced changes in the flow of the Murray River has led to mass weed invasion and reduced biodiversity in wetlands along the riverbank, highlighting ...

Grazing can increase fire risk 2/18/2011

A UTAS study examines the truth of the ‘grazing stops blazing’ argument.

Fighting plastics waste & consumption in agriculture 2/7/2011

Agriculture is the sixth largest consumer of plastic products in Australia, with annual consumption as high as 180,000 tonnes.

Using mining by-products to reduce algal blooms 1/31/2011

CSIRO research has shown that some mining by-products can be effective in preventing nutrients from entering river systems, thereby reducing the potential for algal blooms.

Sustainable houses low appeal 1/24/2011

Homeowners' reluctance to adopt proven sustainability innovations often results from an exaggerated view of the risks involved, according to research carried out at Victoria University. ...

Adapting flood plans to areas 1/21/2011

Tailored flooding solutions which cater to the unique requirements of the area are required, if we are able to adequately manage future flooding risks.

From algae to biofuels 1/20/2011

A new Australian company has been established to produce commercial quantities of clean, "green" fuels from algae.

Solar power gives good electricity 1/19/2011

A study by researchers from The University of Western Australia has confirmed the potential for Concentrated Solar Power to generate electricity for communities and mining interests ...

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