Lithium-ion batteries are a growing source of fires. Sensitive to high temperatures and damage, they can degrade quickly and burst into flames. Yet despite their known danger there is no proven way to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires – until now. Read more
Komptech’s Crambo 5200 Direct: all green, no compromise
The Komptech Crambo 5200 Direct high torque shredder offers great efficiency without compromising productivity. Read more
Enviropacific harnesses technology to destroy PFAS on site
More than two billion litres of PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contaminated groundwater has been treated by Enviropacific in the past nine years. And that’s just skimming the surface of the amount of contamination throughout Australia, according to Sagar Adhikari. Read more
Repurpose It, councils unlock circular economy opportunities
George Hatzimanolis, Chief Executive Officer of Repurpose It, says local councils are in a prime position to drive change as Australia moves toward national waste targets and a circular economy. Read more
Cleanway Group’s rapid response to hazardous incidents
In May 2022, a Cleanway Group emergency response team pumped 100 tonnes of canola seed from the carriages of a derailed train in New South Wales that was blocking the tracks. Read more
BottleCycler and Marvel Stadium crushing sustainability
The crowd erupts and chants of ‘Buddy’ reverberate around the stands as Sydney forward Lance Franklin sends another one sailing through the goal posts. But there are more than the on-field super-star moments to be celebrated at Marvel Stadium. Behind the scenes, the AFL is kicking its own goals in sustainability. Read more
NWRIC calls for unified action
A lack of cohesion between federal and state environmental regulations is threatening businesses. Rick Ralph, National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) Chief Executive Officer says it’s time for an overhaul. Read more
STG Global brings futuristic collection truck to Australia
A new partnership is reinforcing the global in STG Global. Read more
Cookers: greasing the wheels of sustainability
Cookers is a company built with sustainability at its core. National Quality and Safety Manager Hari Srinivas explains how that has helped guide the business from strength to strength for two decades.
RecycleSmart crunches the recycling numbers
Live data from on-demand recycling service RecycleSmart is giving councils an insight into residents’ behaviour. Read more