Coffee offers performance boost for concrete
Engineers in Australia have found a way of making stronger concrete with roasted used-coffee grounds, to give the drink-additive a “double shot” at life and reduce waste going to landfills.
Recycled roads pave the way to a sustainable future
New roads mixed with recycled plastics at 10 sites across Victoria will demonstrate a viable circular-economy solution to the nation, experts say.
RMIT takes giant leap forward in global rankings
RMIT has ranked 140th – a rise of 50 places since last year – in the latest QS World University Rankings, reflecting continued excellent performance on research impact, reputation and sustainability.
Engineers “strike gold” with innovation that recovers heavy metals from biosolids
Engineers in Melbourne have developed a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to remove heavy metals, including copper and zinc, from biosolids.