Tag: CO2 emissions
ABB slashes energy use and CO2 emissions at Belo manufacturing site
ABB announced that its Belo manufacturing facility in Contagem, southeast Brazil, has achieved annual energy savings of 530 MWh and a reduction of 160 tons in CO2e emissions.
Crosbe launches groundbreaking low-carbon cementitious grouts
Australian manufacturer Crosbe has rolled out its low-carbon cementitious grouts, InfraGrout 110 Low Carbon and InfraGrout 190 Low Carbon.
Queensland’s local manufacturing shifts to zero-emission buses
Premier Steven Miles has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to introduce hundreds of zero-emission buses into Queensland's public transit system through direct government procurement in a move towards sustainable urban transportation.
Lifecycle study shows ecosparc enhanced coatings reduce CO2 emissions by 18-21%
A fully independent lifecycle assessment (LCA) done by Sparc Technologies Limited has revealed an 18 to 21 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions through the use of ecosparc-enhanced coatings.
Australia needs new vehicle efficiency standards to be globally competitive, says EVC CEO
Electric Vehicle Council CEO Behyad Jafari, on new research from economics advisory firm Mandala Partners, said a well-designed new vehicle efficiency standard (NVES) is crucial to putting an end to Australia's reputation dumping ground for out-of-date, high-emission vehicles.
Expanded Polystyrene Australia rolls out new recycling scheme
Tasmanian manufacturer Expanded Polystyrene Australia (EPSA) has launched a new initiative dubbed “StyroCycle” that allows manufacturers of polystyrene products to dispose of expanded packaging waste that will be recycled and turned into new products like building insulation.
BHP, Hatch to design electric smelting plant in Australia
Melbourne-based mining company BHP engineering firm Hatch have inked an agreement to design an electric smelting furnace pilot (ESF) plant with a plan to construct the facility in Australia.
XXXX brewery to be powered by Qld solar farm
Australian beer brand XXXX will be brewed using 100 per cent renewable electricity after parent company Lion inked an agreement to source renewable power from Lightsource bp’s solar farm in Woolooga, Queensland, the state announced.
Liquid metal proven to be cheap and efficient CO2 converter
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A global collaboration, including researchers from UNSW, has shown how liquid gallium can be used to help achieve the important goal of net...
ABB launches the world’s fastest electric car charger
Technology leader ABB has launched the Terra 360, the most powerful electric car charger in the world.
Delivering up to 360 kW of power and...
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