In Australia, Container Exchange (COEX), the not-for-profit organisation that runs Queensland’s container refund scheme, is partnering with waste management and resource recovery company Cleanaway to reduce carbon emissions when transporting containers for recycling. The 12-month pilot with Cleanaway will see part of the fleet transporting containers across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast […]
In Australia, RMIT researchers are advancing new ways to cut the carbon footprint of infrastructure by turning everyday organic waste into useful construction materials. A life-cycle analysis has shown, for the first time, that biochar made from spent coffee grounds can help produce a lower‑carbon concrete while supporting strength benefits seen in earlier lab trials. […]
In Australia, design studios Heliograf and Vert Design have jointly developed a biodegradable alternative to whimsical—but polluting—plastic fish-shaped soy sauce containers often seen with to-go sushi. Dubbed Holy Carp!, the new soy sauce packets loosely resemble their playful predecessor, but are made from compostable bagasse pulp. The joint project follows an earlier lamp design where […]
In Australia, the Port of Townsville and Jet Zero have established a partnership via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to investigate storage and associated infrastructure needs to support the importing and exporting of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) products. As part of the MOU, an Investigation Committee will be established with representatives from both organisations, who […]
In Australia, TasPorts and the H2U Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate the feasibility of developing a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production and export facility within the Bell Bay port precinct in northern Tasmania. The proposed facility would be initially capable of producing up to 500,000 tonnes of green ammonia per […]
In Australia, Australia Post has partnered with Ampol to supply 5 million liters of Amplify Diesel R10, consisting of a 10% blend of renewable diesel, to its Redbank Parcel Facility in Brisbane. The renewable diesel will be used in the site’s existing truck fleet of 89 vehicles over the next year, reducing lifecycle emissions without […]
In Australia, seaweed-based plastic startup Uluu has raised AU$16 million (US$10.4 million) to build a demonstration plant to prove the viability of its technology. Uluu’s bioplastic is home compostable, lightweight, and biodegrades in marine environments. The company is eyeing applications in cosmetics, fashion, packaging, and automotive. “After four years’ work developing this technology, including two […]
In Australia, Australia’s Pacific Support Vessel, ADV Reliant, has achieved a major milestone in strengthening the nations fuel resilience by refuelling with renewable diesel for the first time. While docked in Townsville, the vessel took on 130,000 liters of a 30 per cent renewable diesel blend, demonstrating that Defense platforms can operate on lower-emission fuels […]
In Sydney, Australia, a new Pier Pavilion designed by Besley & Spresser has been built using waste rock oyster shells. Comprising a “striking landscape roof,” the pavilion finds a use for the city’s bustling seafood industry. The shells impart a “subtle, pearly sheen” and demonstrate the potential for eco-friendly materials in city planning. According to […]
In Australia, Wagner Sustainable Fuels has commenced operations at Australia’s first dedicated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending terminal, partnering with Boeing and technology provider, FlyORO, to achieve the critical aviation and renewable energy milestone. The facility, which is powered by FlyORO’s proprietary patented technology, is not only an Australia first, but also the first SAF […]
