You probably don’t give much thought to the water running through your pipes, but it takes a surprisingly high amount of energy to get that water into your glass.…
WA wages war on plastic waste with its first PET recycling plant
Perth-based mechanical engineer Darren Lomman is working to stop plastic waste ending up in our oceans, one PET bottle at a time.…
Here’s how the construction industry can do its part in the war on waste
Using materials made from organic waste could help the construction industry reduce its environmental footprint and contribute to the circular economy.…
Here’s how we can put green infrastructure to work for water sensitive cities
In the world’s driest inhabited continent, a bit of greenery seems like a luxury in the height of summer. But one Australian engineer is looking at green infrastructure as a way get plants growing in …
Why are timber buildings suddenly becoming more popular?
No longer relegated to ‘structures of a certain size’, timber buildings are making a comeback – and moving up in the world.…
The developing world is brimming with water and sanitation projects
An Australian engineer is helping provide water and sanitation to areas of Papua New Guinea that are still feeling the effects of the last El Nino cycle.…
Water security for all Australians? One engineer shares how to get there
Dr Therese Flapper has shown a career-long knack for being involved in some of the country’s most important water security issues.…
Why Queensland is one of the best places in the world for water modelling opportunities
Danish water engineer Monika Balicki came to Queensland looking for work experience, but the state’s water modelling opportunities inspired her to stay.…