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Case Study: Nordfab Pty Ltd x Green-Technology, E-Waste Company

Case Study: Nordfab Pty Ltd x Green-Technology, E-Waste Company

Implementing Nordfab Australia’s packed tower wet scrubber, ducting system, and carbon filter systems can offer several advantages for a green-technology company focused on eliminating electronic waste from landfill and promoting a circular economy.

Here are some key advantages:

Efficient Pollution Control:

The packed tower wet scrubber efficiently removes pollutants and contaminants from exhaust gases produced during the recycling or reprocessing of electronic waste. This ensures compliance with environmental regulations and minimises harmful emissions, contributing to a cleaner environment.

Resource Conservation:

The ducting system facilitates the efficient movement of air and gases within the facility, optimising energy use and reducing resource wastage. This helps in conserving energy, which aligns with the goals of sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint.

Odour and Emission Control:

The carbon filter systems are effective in eliminating odours and capturing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that might be released during the recycling process. This ensures a safer and healthier working environment for employees and neighbouring communities.

Enhanced Recycling Processes:

By installing these systems, the company can improve its electronic waste recycling processes. Cleaner air and reduced emissions mean better working conditions for employees and can potentially increase productivity and efficiency in handling recycled materials.

Compliance and Reputation:

Adhering to strict environmental standards and utilising advanced pollution control technologies can enhance the company’s compliance profile. This can lead to positive public perception, bolstering the company’s reputation as a responsible and eco-conscious entity in the industry.

Contribution to Circular Economy:

By efficiently managing waste and recycling processes while minimising environmental impact, the company aligns with the principles of a circular economy. This contributes to the goal of reintroducing valuable materials back into the production cycle, reducing the need for raw materials and promoting a more sustainable approach to manufacturing.

Long-Term Cost Savings:

While initial investment might be required for installing these systems, they often lead to long-term cost savings. Reduced energy consumption, minimised waste, and improved process efficiency can result in lower operational costs over time.

In essence, the integration of Nordfab Australia’s systems can significantly support the green-technology company’s mission of eradicating electronic waste from landfill, promoting a circular economy, and ensuring environmentally responsible practices in its operations.

November 2023 Newsletter Recap: Road to COP28

November 2023 Newsletter Recap: Road to COP28

November 2023 Newsletter Recap: Road to COP28
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Did you miss the Climatelinks November newsletter? We’ve got you covered. Please find a recap of the ‘Road to COP28’ theme below. You won’t want to miss this short list of top programs, resources, and blogs from the month. Subscribe to our newsletter today. Do you want to contribute to the Climatelinks community? Send us a resource, blog, or event.
From November 30 to December 12, the international community gathered at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Ahead of COP28, Climatelinks highlighted USAID efforts to address the climate crisis.
Fresh Blog Posts
Road to COP28
In the lead up to COP28, Climatelinks spotlighted eight of the 45 countries where USAID has a portfolio of climate change programs, partnerships, and expertise. The blogs illustrate how climate change is impacting each country and what USAID is doing to help them respond.
Bangladesh 
Cambodia 
Colombia 
Egypt 
Jamaica 
Kenya 
Mozambique 
Republic of the Marshall Islands 
Investing in Our Collective Future – International Dispatch from the 5th National Climate Assessment
The International Chapter of the U.S. Fifth National Climate Assessment emphasized how many climate impacts seem distant even though they often significantly impact U.S. interests. Despite these challenges, responses to climate impacts, like adaptation and the global transition to cleaner technologies and economies, present opportunities for national security, economic growth, and sustainable development.
Read more. 
Reducing Tropical Forest Degradation while Improving Carbon Outcomes
Carbon emissions from tropical forest degradation, including timber mining, exceed those from deforestation. A new USAID-funded report highlights opportunities to avoid forest degradation and concludes it is time to start transitioning from forest exploitation to forest management that benefits workers, biodiversity, the climate, economies, and forest industries.
Read more. 
New Resources
Climate Basics Course
This self-guided, one-hour course introduces the basic concepts of climate science, defines key terminology for climate action, and explains why climate is relevant to development. Its ultimate goal is to provide USAID staff with a foundation of knowledge upon which to build as they implement the Agency’s Climate Strategy. 
Read more.
Opportunities to Reduce Tropical Forest Degradation and Mitigate Climate Change
This report provides an analysis of the current institutional, policy, and technical landscapes, challenges, and opportunities to adopting and implementing improved tropical forest management. It elaborates on under-considered options that can improve carbon outcomes from managed forests. 
Read more.
Climate Risk Management Spotlight
Regional & Country Risk Profiles and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheets
This page houses regional and country-specific climate information in the form of Climate Risk Profiles and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Fact Sheets. Climate Risk Profiles summarize the climate stressors and risks that are most relevant to a Mission’s objectives. GHG Emissions Fact Sheets provide information that may be useful in identifying climate change mitigation opportunities.
Learn more.
Call for Content
Share your events and resources or write a blog related to an upcoming monthly theme! Check out our upcoming themes to see if your climate work aligns:
December: COP28
January and February: Climate Finance
March and April: Low-emissions Agriculture
If your USAID-related climate change work relates to these themes, Climatelinks would love to feature your work and share your resources. Send us a resource or blog.

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Did you miss the Climatelinks November newsletter? Here’s a recap of the ‘Road to COP28’ theme.

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Tue, 12/12/2023 – 12:00

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Adaptation
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Global

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Adaptation
Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Emissions
Climate Finance
Climate Risk Management
Climate Science
Climate Strategy
Deforestation and Commodity Production
Disaster Risk Management
Forest/Forestry
Gender and Social Inclusion
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Cambodia
Colombia
Jamaica
Kenya
Republic of the Marshall Islands
Mozambique
Egypt

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2023 Premier's Sustainability Awards winners announced

2023 Premier's Sustainability Awards winners announced

The organisations and individuals leading positive environmental and social change across Victoria were recognised at the 2023 Premier’s Sustainability Awards.

In an address celebrating the awards, Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Environment, acknowledged the journey Victorians are taking towards sustainability, and acknowledged the work of the awards’ leaders and change makers to reduce waste, boost recycling and practise responsible use of resources.

The 2023 winners include: Bunyip Renewables Action Group, whose vision is to transition their community to 100% renewable energy by 2030; UPPAREL, a textile recovery and recycling initiative aiming to combat the global textile waste crisis; and Porous Lane, a company turning waste tyres into permeable pavement.

Premier Jacinta Allan personally selected the winners of the two overall awards. The Premier’s Recognition Award was presented to Assembled Threads and Geelong Sustainability received the Premier’s Regional Recognition Award.

Matt Genever, Interim CEO, Sustainability Victoria, said, “All of these winners have challenged the status quo and shown true leadership in their fields. I feel inspired and elated to hear their stories and learn about the difference they’re making.”

The Premier’s Sustainability Awards is a prestigious annual sustainability awards program celebrating Victorian businesses, local governments and communities leading the way in sustainable innovation and practices. Each of the six categories has two winners, which were refreshed in 2021 to align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The Community Champion Award recognises individuals and small organisations, and the Industry Leader Award celebrates medium and large organisations driving a sustainable future.

The 2023 winners are:

Premier’s Recognition Award

Assembled Threads
 

Premier’s Regional Recognition Award

Geelong Sustainability
 

Circular Economy Innovation

Industry Leader: ecologiQ
Community Champion: Wholefoods Unwrapped
 

Future Energy

Industry Leader: Kinetic Melbourne
Community Champion: Bunyip Renewables Action Group
 

Healthy and Fair Society

Industry Leader: Geelong Sustainability
Community Champion: Assembled Threads
 

Thriving Environment

Industry Leader: Cassinia Environmental
Community Champion: My Smart Garden
 

Sustainable Places

Industry Leader: Nightingale Housing
Community Champion: Brimbank City Council
 

Waste and Recycling Solutions

Industry Leader: UPPAREL
Community Champion: Porous Lane

Digitalisation is the catalyst for Australia's sustainable future

Digitalisation is the catalyst for Australia's sustainable future

Australian businesses find themselves at the crossroads of sustainability and climate action. The imperative to reduce carbon emissions has never been more pressing, and with decarbonisation targets in place, Australian businesses must navigate this new era of environmental consciousness.

Addressing climate change is not just a matter of environmental responsibility; it is now a fundamental business imperative. Society is in the midst of an energy transition fuelled by net zero imperatives yet stalled by overwhelm from lack of clarity as to the most effective way forward.

The digital key to a sustainable future

The path to achieving net zero emissions is not solely reliant on new energy sources. In fact, it’s far easier and better to save a unit of energy than it is to make one greener. Real transformation hinges on optimising energy consumption and demand-side management. It requires a multifaceted approach: consumption reduction, replacing legacy infrastructure, and electrification.

The power of digital in catalysing that change is starting to be realised. Advanced automation, metering, and monitoring allow companies to understand and manage energy consumption effectively, thereby enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and extending the lifespan of equipment.

By deploying smart devices, apps, analytics, and software, energy can be used more efficiently, driving immediate carbon reduction. Also crucial is a flexible, digital grid that can accommodate energy generation from industry and households and enable demand response.

Electrification, combined with digital technologies, can substantially reduce emissions. In commercial buildings, for instance, the adoption of electric and digital technologies can reduce energy demand by up to 40%.

Sustainability as a competitive advantage

Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Index reveals that a significant majority of businesses are realising the value of the competitive edge that sustainability offers.

Companies embracing sustainability are taking tangible steps to improve energy efficiency and adopt renewable energy sources. These actions not only insulate them from energy supply and pricing volatility but also support bottom line results through operational efficiency gains.

However, despite growing awareness and commitment to sustainability, many businesses still fall short in implementing decarbonisation strategies. Only half of the respondents in the same survey reported having a decarbonisation strategy in place. Yet, to achieve the necessary emissions reductions in time, businesses must set ambitious targets and embark on the journey toward sustainability…now.

More than target-setting

While Australia has set a net zero 2050 target, much greater advancement is needed to meet the intervening 2030 milestone marking our progress and likelihood of success. Government funding for low-emissions technology is a positive step, but collaboration across government, businesses, and individuals also plays a key role in accelerating the energy transition and ensuring initiatives to reach net zero are encouraged and facilitated.

Both the technology and the mindset already exist to make deep inroads to reducing our collective carbon footprint. It’s up to businesses to harness the existing technology and drive innovation in emerging technologies to meet the accelerated pace required to address climate change.

The time for incremental change has passed. Companies must act urgently to prioritise digitalisation, implement robust decarbonisation strategies, and embrace sustainable transformation to secure a sustainable future.

As an ‘Impact Company’, Schneider Electric celebrates and encourages those who join us. To be ‘Impact Makers’ is our call to action for people and companies to collectively contribute to a more energy resilient, electric, and net zero world. The moment for impact is now.

Pacific Zone President, Schneider Electric, Gareth O’Reilly is a global citizen with multinational leadership experience whose international perspective shapes his vision for the technology market. Gareth’s passion is to change how businesses operate, enabling companies to create value to meet the technical, financial and sustainability challenges of the future.

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