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A-Gas recovers 73,000 lbs R410A at data centre, cutting CO2e
Hyperscale

A-Gas recovers 73,000 lbs R410A at data centre, cutting CO2e

A-Gas Rapid Recovery reclaimed 73,000 lbs of refrigerant R410A at a major data centre, preventing over 70,000 tons of CO2e emissions during peak summer heat.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
FourKites unveils 2025 Premier Carrier List for supply chains
Unified Communications

FourKites unveils 2025 Premier Carrier List for supply chains

FourKites reveals its 2025 Premier Carrier List recognising global carriers excelling in real-time tracking and operational excellence across all transport modes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities
Digital Transformation

American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities

American Water has reported a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the vulnerabilities threatening critical infrastructure such as water treatment facilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Hitachi Vantara's VSP One Block tops in performance, efficiency
Storage

Hitachi Vantara's VSP One Block tops in performance, efficiency

Hitachi Vantara's VSP One Block tops ENERGY STAR's NVSS Disk Online 4 category for performance and energy efficiency, marking a crucial win for sustainable tech.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Australian EPA partners with Dell Boomi for IoT-driven sustainability
Internet of Things

Australian EPA partners with Dell Boomi for IoT-driven sustainability

EPA Victoria picks Dell Boomi for IT overhaul, enhancing data integration to bolster environmental regulation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018
Kiwi company wins sensor tech collaboration contract with EPA
Unified Communications

Kiwi company wins sensor tech collaboration contract with EPA

New Zealand's Aeroqual inks a five-year deal with the US EPA to develop next-gen air sensors, enhancing global air quality monitoring and research efforts.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018

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The economics of refurbishment vs. replacement
Power / Energy

The economics of refurbishment vs. replacement

Refurbishing ageing waste-to-energy plants can cost a third as much as rebuilding, with SWANA saying the choice could secure landfill capacity for decades.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Catch the latest alert
Environmental Protection Authority

Catch the latest alert

Businesses face new EPA reporting duties from January, while PFAS foam restrictions and cosmetic rules will tighten before then.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Restrictions proposed around pesticide use
Risk & Compliance

Restrictions proposed around pesticide use

Workers could face tighter protection from pesticide residues, as WorkSafe consults on new exclusion periods and updated guidance.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Transportation of dangerous goods a rising concern in the US
Supply Chain

Transportation of dangerous goods a rising concern in the US

Recent rail incidents have heightened calls for clearer US rules and closer industry-government cooperation on hazardous materials safety.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Tech approaches to the reduction of diesel generator emissions
Supply Chain

Tech approaches to the reduction of diesel generator emissions

As an emitter of CO2 and other gases, the diesel generator is an obvious target for emissions-reduction regulation.

By Keith Khoo • 6 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
Science and common sense are the only way forward
Sustainability

Science and common sense are the only way forward

Pragmatic solutions are needed to cut waste, trim compliance costs and keep safety goals intact as prescriptive rules prove too rigid.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Fire-fighting foams causing sparks to fly
Ministry for the Environment

Fire-fighting foams causing sparks to fly

Airports may still hold banned foam stocks as New Zealand probes PFOS and PFOA contamination, raising health and environmental fears.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
Trenchless technology minimises disruption
Physical Security

Trenchless technology minimises disruption

Lower-cost pipe repairs are helping cities cut sewage leaks and avoid roadworks as ageing sewer networks come under pressure.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 24th Sep 2017
New system for hazardous substances management
Supply Chain

New system for hazardous substances management

Workplace safety rules for toxic chemicals will shift to WorkSafe in December, giving importers and manufacturers time to comply.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 20th Aug 2017
Infrastructure NZ report suggests streamlining
Procurement

Infrastructure NZ report suggests streamlining

New Zealand could stretch its GBP £16 billion infrastructure push further by copying Scotland’s simpler planning and delivery model, Infrastructure NZ says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Warning: this story contains spiders and robots
Robotics

Warning: this story contains spiders and robots

Jumping spiders imported to NZ for cutting-edge robotics research at Canterbury University may revolutionise technology.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017