Environmental Sustainability

Avoiding the trap of rising energy waste costs

over time the corrosive power of steam can cause equipment failure, resulting in expensive repairs or even replacement.

Posted on 2 Mar 2015 by The Manufacturer

With sustainability such a hot topic, it’s little wonder so much attention has been given to highly visible and energy hungry items; but in many instances, invisible energy leaks such as steam are taking a toll. Hans de Kegel of AVT Reliability suggests businesses take a planned approach to help save energy and money.

NSW gas prices set to rise as demand outstrips supply

Low-pressure permanent mold casting uses a gas at low pressure, usually between 3 and 15 psig (20 to 100 kPag) to push the molten metal into the mold cavity.

Posted on 24 Feb 2015 by Tim Brown

Energy company AGL has issued a warning to NSW customers that gas prices in the state may increase as a result of demand continuing to run ahead of supply and regardless of the decline in world oil prices, which has had a knock on effect on gas prices.

Toshiba Semiconductor business releases environmental report

The Toshiba Satellite Pro laptop - image courtesy of Toshiba

Posted on 24 Feb 2015 by Tim Brown

The English version of the 'Toshiba Semiconductor & Storage Products Company Environmental Report 2014' has been published and is available for download.

How green is green for manufacturers?

Posted on 17 Feb 2015 by Victoria Fitzgerald

Victoria Fitzgerald updates on the progress of the EU 2030 green emission targets.

$1bn world’s largest solar farm for Qld if RET confirmed

PV solar panels from Lightsource Renewable Energy

Posted on 12 Feb 2015 by Tim Brown

It is hoped the federal government may soon confirm Australia's renewable energy target (RET) to ensure investors continue to support plans to build the world's largest solar farm near Toowoomba in Queensland.

Tesla hopes to turn a profit in 2020 with increased production

Tesla Model S in production at the companys California manufacturing facility (Image courtesy of Tesla)

Posted on 15 Jan 2015 by Tim Brown

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has said the manufacturer will ramp up production of its electric cars to “at least a few million a year” by 2025 and hopes the company will turn a profit in 2020.

Building performance: the future of sustainable buildings

Posted on 14 Jan 2015 by Tim Brown

UL, a global safety science leader, recently conducted a study to learn where value and return on investment lie in the area of sustainable buildings.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell market to reach nearly $57bn by 2023

The Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Image courtesy of Toyota.

Posted on 14 Jan 2015 by Tim Brown

The global hydrogen fuel cell market continued to accelerate in 2013 and 2014 and the market is likely to reach $57bn (£37bn) annually by 2023, according to a new report from Navigant Research.

Orica Kooragang Island tackles plant environmental performance

Orica's Kooragang Island site

Posted on 8 Jan 2015 by Tim Brown

Orica’s plan to improve the environmental performance of its Kooragang Island site passed a milestone this week with the NSW Government approving the construction of three ammonia flaring systems.

NSW likely to introduce drinks container deposit scheme

Posted on 6 Jan 2015 by Tim Brown

The New South Wales government is set to introduce a drinks container deposit scheme, similar to those in the Northern Territory and South Australia, within the next few weeks as part of a plan to clean up the state's beaches and parks.