Energy-smart bricks keep waste out of landfill
By reducing the burning temperature during production by up to 20 per cent, the non-clay bricks also reduce manufacturers’ production costs and their carbon footprint.
Fungi blaze a trail to sustainable fireproof building cladding
The great thing about mycelium is that it forms a thermal protective char layer when exposed to fire or radiant heat.
Scientists find way to “mop up” microplastics using magnets
Researchers say new approach works in an hour rather than the days it takes existing technology.
RMIT engineers find PPE waste makes stronger concrete
Shredded PPE has the potential to increase the strength of concrete by up to 22 per cent and improve crack resistance.
Australian researchers design sustainable concrete using car tyres
Attempts to replace all aggregates with rubber have produced weak concrete – until now.
End-of-life tyres are upcycled into concrete for residential construction
This is an exciting development for the recycling and construction industry,” shares Professor Yan Zhuge, co-researcher.
Researchers develop a self-cleaning bioplastic that repels dirt and liquid
Inspired by the lotus leaf, the innovative plastic is sturdy, sustainable, and compostable – able to break down rapidly once in soil.
Australian researchers use satellites to help locate coastal plastic waste
According to the scientists, their research can help organisations with remote coastal and marine waste clean-up management knows where to focus their efforts.
Scientists find new way to turn CO2 into solid matter
According to the researchers, their decarbonisation method is more scalable than other procedures, making it possible to become a commercially viable solution in reducing carbon emissions for heavy industries such as steel and cement.