ecoBiz case studies
- Austicks
- Barramundi Blue
- Brisbane Turf Club (Wastewise)
- Bunnings Hardware Cannon Hill (Wastewise)
- Canossa Hospital (Wastewise)
- Colorscreen Print
- Dulux Australia (Wastewise)
- Ferra Engineering
- Northstate Carpet Mills (Wastewise)
- Redlands Nursery
- Southport Steam Laundry
- The Good Guys Capalaba
Austicks
Austicks
Setting a precedent in the wood processing industry
Austicks has remained globally competitive by identifying and implementing new technology and eco-efficient processes to achieve greater productivity, lower operating costs, and a more sustainable future.
Barramundi Blue
Barramundi Blue
Turning the tide on aquaculture
Far north Queensland participant Barramundi Blue has established an innovative aquaculture operation demonstrating that aligning technology with nature will grow bigger barramundi, minimise the environmental impact and improve financial performance.
Brisbane Turf Club (Wastewise)
Brisbane Turf Club
Doomben Racecourse Public PlaceRecycling: The inside running on recycling
Collection of recyclable plastic, glass, paper and cardboard amounts to waste disposal savings of over 25 percent and a staggering 30 tonnes of valuable material that now goes towards making new products.
Bunnings Hardware Cannon Hill (Wastewise)
Bunnings Hardware Cannon Hill
Retail Sector: A well trained recycling team
Bunnings Cannon Hill have integrated recycling into their staff training program and have even developed a training video to show staff how to make the most of the recycling systems.
Canossa Hospital (Wastewise)
Canossa Hospital
Waste minimisation: The perfect cure for an ailing waste system
With Canossa's annual savings likely to be in excess of $20,000, the hospital now has plenty of extra funds to provide upgraded facilities, a cleaner environment and more social activities for its patients and staff.
Colorscreen Print
Colorscreen Print
Colorscreen Print Pty Ltd installed a Grunig G0174 in-line screen cleaning machine, reducing water and solvent consumption by a massive 75 percent as well as reducing labour input and production downtime and increasing screen lifespan.
Dulux Australia (Wastewise)
Dulux Australia
Construction and building sector: Thinking "outside the box" to reduce waste
Since 1995, Dulux have realised substantial savings in raw material inputs and waste disposal costs.
Ferra Engineering
Ferra Engineering
Efficiency overdrive good for business
Ferra Engineering is a Queensland company that supplies hi-tech, light-metal components to the automotive, aviation and aerospace industries. By taking part in the ecoBiz program, Ferra Engineering is now staying one step ahead of the competition and securing lucrative national and international contracts.
Northstate Carpet Mills (Wastewise)
Northstate Carpet Mills
Textile manufacturing industry: Reducing manufacturing costs by reducing waste
Northstate Carpet Mills has reduced annual imported packaging cardboard by 60 percent while strapping waste has been totally eliminated. This represents an annual savings of 37,000 kg of cardboard or 740 trees.
Redlands Nursery
Redlands Nursery
Business grows, the environment blooms
Redlands Nursery's eco-efficiency initiatives demonstrate how small adjustments and investments can save a business money and benefit the environment.
Southport Steam Laundry
Southport Steam Laundry
Southport Steam Laundry is saving over 22 megalitres of water each year, and is making enormous reductions in energy and chemicals.
The Good Guys Capalaba
The Good Guys Capalaba
Big savings with eco-efficient appliances
The Good Guys Capalaba discount warehouse has been refining its processes to reduce waste, and informing customers about the benefit of water- and energy-efficient appliances.
Last updated: 18 June 2008