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 ...
Tag: circular economy
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 ...
Meet one engineer helping people see the huge possibilities in the circular economy
Veena Sahajwalla hopes her micro-recycling approach to e-waste, metals, plastics and more will produce a smarter and more sustainable society.
Going full circle: How engineers can help give new life to old materials
Professor Veena Sahajwalla is passionate about stopping valuable composite materials from ending up in landfill and boosting efforts to establish ...
Portable filtration system provides “on-the-spot” clean water
A pilot program at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) will investigate methods of removing salts from bore water, industrial wastewater ...
