Tag: PFAS
Carbonxt completes mechanical phase of Kentucky activated carbon facility
Carbonxt Group, a cleantech company focused on the United States market, has announced the mechanical completion of its state-of-the-art activated carbon production facility in Kentucky.
EPOC Enviro’s Hyper-Concentrator makes US debut in PFAS treatment
Australian firm EPOC Enviro has installed four advanced SAFF PFAS remediation systems at a major trade waste facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enabling the treatment of up to 1.1 million litres of contaminated water daily.
UQ researchers harness ‘forever chemicals’ to boost battery performance
Researchers at The University of Queensland (UQ) have developed an innovative technology that removes harmful 'forever chemicals' from water and repurposes them for use in renewable batteries.
New approach to PFAS removal demonstrates high efficiency in lab tests
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have advanced efforts against PFAS contamination with a breakthrough catalyst system capable of breaking down these persistent chemicals.
Detpak goes global with eco-friendly packaging in South East Asia, Middle East
South Australian packaging solutions company Detpak announced the launch of its Eco-Products range into the South East Asia and Middle East markets.
Yokogawa and Synergen Met partner to tackle PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in North America
Brisbane-based industrial clean technology company Synergen Met and Yokogawa Corporation of America announced a strategic partnership to address the remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," in North America.
Australian innovator EPOC Enviro unveils localised solution to tackle PFAS crisis in America
EPOC Enviro, an Australian environmental technology company, has rolled out the first US-built SAFF (Surface Active Foam Fractionation) unit from its manufacturing facility in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Detpak pioneers sustainable packaging with Australia’s first PFAS-free sugarcane range
South Australia-headquartered packaging solutions company Detpak has launched Vanguard, the first broad range of compostable sugarcane plates, bowls, and containers with No-Added PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).
High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS found in endangered Victorian dolphins
Research has revealed that critically endangered dolphins in the waters of Melbourne and Gippsland are suffering from the highest concentrations of PFAS chemicals in the world.
Queensland commits $47M for new water treatment facility in Burdekin
The Queensland Government has pledged substantial support for water security in the Burdekin region, with a comprehensive $46.88 million funding package. This package is...