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This Australian innovation helps clean up plastic waste in the world’s oceans
With increasing amounts of plastic waste polluting waterways, an Australian-designed rubbish bin for the ocean has made a splash on...
Geoengineering is controversial, but we need to talk about it
Geoengineering is a controversial topic. But one engineer advocates for at least exploring if it could work to combat climate...
Divining water from the desert air
Globally, two billion people are without clean, safe drinking water. Could a material that can extract drinking water from desert...
The surprising effect better pipe design will have on energy bills
You probably don’t give much thought to the water running through your pipes, but it takes a surprisingly high amount...
WA wages war on plastic waste with its first PET recycling plant
Perth-based mechanical engineer Darren Lomman is working to stop plastic waste ending up in our oceans, one PET bottle at...
Here’s how the construction industry can do its part in the war on waste
Using materials made from organic waste could help the construction industry reduce its environmental footprint and contribute to the circular...
Here’s how we can put green infrastructure to work for water sensitive cities
In the world’s driest inhabited continent, a bit of greenery seems like a luxury in the height of summer. But...
The developing world is brimming with water and sanitation projects
An Australian engineer is helping provide water and sanitation to areas of Papua New Guinea that are still feeling the...
Water security for all Australians? One engineer shares how to get there
Dr Therese Flapper has shown a career-long knack for being involved in some of the country’s most important water security...
Why Queensland is one of the best places in the world for water modelling opportunities
Danish water engineer Monika Balicki came to Queensland looking for work experience, but the state's water modelling opportunities inspired her...
