Researchers develop next-gen concrete to reduce global emissions
Engineers at the University of Michigan (UM) are developing innovative ways to reduce the carbon footprint of cement and concrete.
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Advanced recycling plan signals another path towards reducing soft plastics waste
A consortium of companies has taken the first step in developing a sustainable soft plastics recycling industry in Australia. Coles, Nestlé, technology developer Licella,...
Record number of proposals added to 2021 Infrastructure Priority List
Regional development emerged as a key focus of the 2021 Infrastructure Priority List released by Infrastructure Australia in February. More than half of the record...
How organisations can ensure the safety of asset tracking software
The emergence of software, including apps, has made asset tracking easier and more accurate than ever. It has proven a boon to such industries...
Tips for building managers on encouraging tenants to recycle
While more people are living in apartments than ever before, getting them to use recycling services can prove to be challenging. A 2019 report...
Five steps on the path to effective parks management
Municipal councils often have park space and infrastructure they can’t afford to maintain and keep in the long term. By prioritising service and appropriate...
City of Sydney equips entire fleet with advanced GPS trackers
Each of the 340 assets in the City of Sydney’s vehicle fleet – from 23-tonne garbage collection trucks to lightweight electric cars – has...
Woolworths aims to be ‘emissions positive’ by 2050
Big business is increasingly aware that its customers demand meaningful action on climate change. Woolworths has answered the call with plans to power all...
The importance of adopting a broad-based approach to plant selection criteria
Applying appropriate plant selection criteria weightings makes the task of fleet selection easier for busy managers.
Council says predictive modelling essential when setting asset targets
Predictive modelling is making the task of setting asset renewal targets more of a science than an art for Melton City Council in Victoria.
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