Australian team turns COVID-19 masks into road materials
Australian engineers have developed a circular economy solution for disposable face masks in a bid to tackle pandemic-generated waste.
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New CSIRO roadmap sets out a path to a national circular economy
The CSIRO has released a roadmap to creating jobs and reclaiming billions in economic value from plastic, glass, paper and ...
A new type of engine will soon be producing green power
After decades working on other people’s projects, this engineer decided to turn his attention to an interest of his own: ...
Victoria University launches breakthrough project to reuse waste
A world-first solution that could keep tonnes of plastic, glass and tyres out of landfill is closer to reality after ...
Building the right foundations for sustainable construction
Building materials are coming into focus as the foundation of any commitment to a sustainable construction project.
Adding carbon back into concrete could help reduce the material’s footprint
A new company is commercialising its ideas for how to use recycled concrete and carbon dioxide in construction.
Your next takeaway coffee might be in a more eco-friendly format
Thanks to this Melbourne engineer, takeaway drinks do not have to mean environmental destruction.
World Engineering Day: Promoting responsible resource consumption and production
Engineers are using their skills to reduce waste, reuse more materials, recycle things that have reached the end of their ...
This startup brings the circular economy to a cafe near you
While many people have keep cups to grab a coffee on the go, a Melbourne startup has come up with ...
One company is recycling plastic waste into railway sleepers
Converting plastic and polystyrene into durable railway sleepers could help reduce waste – and show how vital engineers will be ...
