Tag: carbon emissions
Concrete innovations poised to solve national challenges – UNSW Sydney
Around 70 per cent of the world's population resides in structures made of concrete, making it the second most used material in construction after water, UNSW Sydney researchers said in a news release.
Engineers Australia lauds circular economy initiatives for sustainability
Engineers Australia has applauded the Australian Government's release of the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group (CEMAG) Interim Report and the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy (ESPP) as significant milestones.
La Trobe University commits to net zero by 2029, inks renewable energy deal
La Trobe University announced its commitment to becoming Net Zero by 2029, with plans to purchase 100 per cent renewable energy to power its campuses in a bold step towards sustainability.
Sustainable Infrastructure Systems transforms soft plastics into structural building panels
Australian composites manufacturer Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (SIS) has pioneered a world-first technology, converting post-consumer soft plastics into high-strength structural building panels.
UNSW expert urges action to reduce construction’s carbon footprint in Australia
In a recent statement, a leading expert from UNSW emphasised the urgent need for measures to mitigate the environmental impact of construction in Australia.
UNSW researchers harness sunlight to produce clean fuel
Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have devised a method to generate synthetic methane from carbon dioxide (CO2) using nothing but sunlight.
Airbus anticipates strong demand surge for freight market in Asia-Pacific
Airbus, a global leader in aerospace innovation, has unveiled projections indicating a robust surge in demand for freighter aircraft within the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region over the next two decades.
Rio Tinto advances Australia’s largest solar farm development near Gladstone
Global mining giant Rio Tinto has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with European Energy Australia, aiming to drive the development of Australia's...
Carnegie’s MoorPower demonstrator makes waves off Fremantle coast
Carnegie Clean Energy’s MoorPower technology has achieved a successful deployment and commenced operations at the offshore test site in North Fremantle, Western Australia.
Uber Eats to use Detpak’s smaller-sized paper bags for deliveries in ANZ
Food delivery platform Uber Eats has partnered with packaging manufacturer Detpak to produce smaller-sized paper bags for deliveries in Australia and New Zealand and help reduce carbon emissions in the region.Â
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The future of steel engineering: Using CRM systems across supply chains
The construction industry has undergone significant transformation over the past twenty years. Speedpanel, a leading Australian manufacturer of lightweight, fire-rated, and acoustic wall systems, made a groundbreaking entrance in the early '90s, revolutionising the Australian construction landscape.
