Waste & Environmental Management Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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Mining by-products could help WA manage its acid-saline drainage 11/21/2006

By-products from the processing of iron ore and alumina could play a key role in solving Western Australia’s acid-saline drainage problem.

Blacktown becomes the first solar city to be launched in NSW 11/15/2006

Prime Minister, John Howard: "I am pleased to announce that Blacktown will host the first Solar City in New South Wales.

‘Air shower’ set to cut water use by 30 per cent 11/10/2006

As Australians become increasingly alert to the importance of using water wisely in the home, CSIRO researchers have found a way to use a third less water when you shower – by adding ...

New inspection programme introduced for abbattoirs 10/27/2006

Concerns about the number of injuries in abattoirs have prompted WorkSafe to launch an inspection program in the industry.

Think-tank chooses to focus on aluminium industry sustainability 10/17/2006

Highlighting the role of research in keeping Australia’s aluminium industry sustainable – economically as well as environmentally – was the focus of a two-day industry forum that ...

Safety concerns over nanotechnology need closer investigation 9/29/2006

Nanotechnology promises to revolutionise everything from medicine to engineering, indicating that thinking big may soon involve thinking small. To realise this promise, the government, ...

Opportunities for Aussie exporters as Taiwan giants turn green 9/28/2006

Austrade has identified growing demand for more energy efficient and ‘green’ technologies from Taiwan is creating export opportunities for Australian businesses with relevant ...

Waste management in Australia needs careful attention 9/11/2006

Waste management needs to be refocused if it is to achieve the best outcomes for the community, according to a draft inquiry report released by the Productivity Commission.

Biotech firm seeks official approval to contaminate food crops 8/31/2006

Concern is mounting that Food Standards Australia New Zealand are being pressured by international biotech companies to officially approve contamination of food with GE crops designed ...

Researchers lay down the foundations for a green industry 8/21/2006

Australian university researchers have developed a strong, lightweight building material that they believe could generate a thriving new "green" industry for countries such as China ...

Queensland industry working to address water shortage 8/16/2006

Queensland industry is actively working towards responsible water usage with a growing number of businesses seeking advice about water saving measures, according to the Australian ...

Waste levy hike places burden on Victorian business 7/19/2006

The Australian Industry Group has called on the State Government to provide matching annual funding to offset a four-fold increase in levies charged on prescribed waste, saying the ...

$305 million to fund research for Australian industry 6/29/2006

CSIRO's Chief Executive Dr Geoff Garrett has welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement of additional funding for the organisation's National Research Flagships as part of the ...

Technology to boost livestock and plant-based industries 6/27/2006

The state of Victoria, Australia and the J. Craig Venter Institute (Venter Institute), the prestigious non-profit genomics institute, have announced a collaborative research project ...

Heat recovery technology saves big costs 5/3/2006

Lafarge Plasterboard manufactures and distributes plasterboard and associated products to the Australian market through its national distribution network of Lafarge PlastaMasta ...

Heat treatment strengthens high-pressure die castings 5/3/2006

High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) parts made of aluminium are now able to have their strength doubled through a novel heat treatment process invented by CSIRO Light Metals Flagship ...

McLanahan sizes-up the Asia Pacific from Australia 4/11/2006

Skilled people, quality local manufacturers and strong transport links have produced strong Asia Pacific sales growth for McLanahan Corporation.

Reducing the level of food waste 4/7/2006

Alan Steggles Food Service was formed in 1987 to supply hospitals, nursing homes and the hospitality industry in the Newcastle region with freshly prepared vegetables.

Thixotropic technology to revolutionise diecasting 3/30/2006

Instead of ramming molten metals into dies, Australian researchers have developed thixotropic technology in which a semi-solid-feed metal is forced into the dies to reduce porosity. ...

Industry Profile: Carpet maker takes a sustainable view 3/30/2006

Godfrey Hirst has decided to make itself heard in the carpet manufacturing business by becoming a leader in sustainable practices. The pursuit of cleaner production opportunities ...

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