Sustainability
A circular approach to the nappy market in Vanuatu
An impending ban on disposable nappies in Vanuatu sent the community reeling. But Engineers Without Borders (EWB) came up with...
The rise of mass timber construction: A sustainable, cost-effective and efficient building method
Four major projects that XLam has recently been involved with highlight the benefits of timber construction.
Engineers combating drought and groundwater salinity in Kiribati
Civil engineer and Australia Assists deployee Kirsty Jones shares how a RedR humanitarian program is addressing threats to fresh water...
Confronting extremes
The world is facing more extreme and more frequent natural disasters — and engineers are among those on the front...
Accidental discovery boosts solar panel recyclability
A solution to a pressing environmental problem has been found by researchers who were looking for something quite different.
The wild stuff: engineering in zoos and aquariums
Zoos and aquariums exist to bring wildlife closer to us, but the engineering involved in constructing these habitats is anything...
Regalvanizing: A sustainable and affordable construction solution for galvanized steel
If collaborative contracting leads to less conflict and a happier workplace, could it reduce turnover and help to tackle the...
Sustainable independent micro-grids at a community level
The transition to renewable energy from multiple sources is indisputably good for our planet, but can be problematic for traditional...
Sustainable aviation fuel the key to low-carbon air travel
There is a real imperative across the aviation industry to make flying less carbon-intensive. Air bp’s Regional Commercial Director Ajay...
Conditions look favourable for Australian offshore wind
A section of Bass Strait off Victoria’s Gippsland coast has been declared an offshore renewable energy zone and may become...
