The world is drowning in plastic waste. The huge piles in landfill sites are growing fast. Some of this plastic ends up in the ocean, enters the food chain, and becomes a danger to marine, animal and human life. Therefore, it is most urgent to move away from the traditional linear economic model and migrateContinueContinue reading “TOMORROW’S MOBILITY FROM TODAY’S WASTE PRODUCT”
Category Archives: Environment
New ferries’ electric propulsion system will help KiwiRail meet emission goals
KiwiRail has selected Siemens Energy to supply the integrated Electric Propulsion System (EPS) for Interislander’s new rail-enabled, more environmentally-friendly ferries. The EPS includes the alternators, switchboards, batteries, azimuth thrusters, power and battery management systems and integrated alarm system. In addition, Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and Siemens Energy entered into a contract to design, supply, install, andContinueContinue reading “New ferries’ electric propulsion system will help KiwiRail meet emission goals”
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ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.
Bucket list item… Cleaner air in the workplace
Excavator accessory manufacturer Robur Attachments from Mt Wellington in Auckland, improves the air quality of its large factory, with a solution allowing it to dig itself out of any changes or increases to production in the future.
Carbon capture technology targets industrial carbon emissions
Climate-tech startup Aspiring Materials has raised $1 million to further expand its carbon capture technology for reducing industrial carbon emissions.
Engineering sustainability: Rising to the challenge
Rising temperatures, flooding and wildfires – the climate challenge is becoming more and more evident, and with it the necessity for many industries to move to more sustainable practices. The engineering sector is no exception and while some resist, others are leading the way.
Stepping up in steel sustainability
We already know steel can be endlessly reused, helping to play a part in New Zealand achieving its climate change goals. Every year billions of dollars are spent worldwide on steel research and development. It’s no surprise then, that new technologies that are further helping the steel industry in the fight towards sustainability are presenting themselves.
‘Game-changer’ greenhouse gas reducing concrete enters NZ
A new technology in concrete that could save New Zealand the amount of carbon emissions equivalent to 6.3 flights Auckland to Christchurch for every house built here on average has been brought into the country by leading manufacturer Stevenson.
Answering the call to ‘greener’ product
While engineering plastics are different to those that consumers are increasingly aiming to cut back on, the industry is still determined to play its part in ensuring a greener future for New Zealand.
Innovative plastics: Recycling technology follows Igus investment
ogy has begun construction of the world’s first commercially operated hydrothermal upgrading plastic recycling plant in the UK.
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