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 ...
Tag: circular economy
Meet Australia’s first chief circular engineer
Creating a vibrant circular economy will require a deep overhaul of the way we design and manufacture products, and even ...
The power of personal connections to drive climate action
Responding to climate change is wickedly complex, which is why engineering more sustainable tech and systems is only half the ...
Opinion: COP28 marks time for engineered solutions
The time for talk is over – it’s time for action. At COP28 in the UAE later this year, the ...
Unpacking the future of bioplastics
Plastic is as essential as its current manufacture is unsustainable, but some big local strides towards sustainability are being made.
A circular-economy solution to the cladding problem
By using recycled glass, a team of Australian-based researchers is aiming to introduce a sustainable and fireproof cladding material to ...
Australia is already designing galvanized steel structures that can be reused
A European report imagines a world where galvanized steel structures are part of a circular economy. Australia is much closer ...
How galvanized steel can help firms achieve ‘circular construction’
As industries adopt more sustainable practices to meet decarbonisation goals, a new report explains how companies can benefit from the ...
Engineer reveals why there’s never been a more exciting time to work in water
Engineers in the water industry are embracing outside-the box thinking, innovative solutions and a circular economy.
WED22: Recycled concrete gives building waste a new life
Often, once a concrete structure reaches the end of its life, the only option for most concrete waste is landfill. ...
