Materials
These artificial reefs are helping to slow down coastal erosion
A Melbourne-based research lab has worked with the City of Greater Geelong to develop a multi-pronged solution to coastal erosion.
The challenging task of cutting health care waste
Regulatory requirements can impede sustainable progress in the health care sector. But some companies and engineers are up to the...
How do engineers keep theme park rides safe?
For the engineers charged with bringing theme park rides to life, it’s vital to balance intensity and safety.
Coming clean: What are the challenges of remediating old petrol stations?
As electric car sales reach an all-time high, the era of the petrol pump is drawing to a close. What...
The innovative tunnel project linking Sydney
Take an inside look at the design and construction of the extensive WestConnex M4-M5 Link Tunnels project.
Recycled timber a boon for the circular economy
How a waste management services company is recycling timber waste from construction and demolition projects to support the circular economy.
Sprayable nano-inks could be the key to bendable screens
An international team of scientists is developing an inkable nanomaterial that they say could one day become a spray-on electronic...
What Australia must do to not miss out on the green steel boom
If the move to green steel gathers speed, Australia could be left behind. But not if we make strides now.
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...
