Incongruous in the Tasmanian landscape, much like Kubrick's
black monolith of 2001: A Space Odyssey. For future visitors to discover - its alien presence
suggesting it was put there with intent.And if future visitors can decipher the messages it contains, they could have a
glimpse of what caused the collapse of our civilisation.This is Earth's Black Box - a tool for analysis and a warning of the risk we run with how we are mismanaging our climate.To be placed in south-western Tasmania, it is already listening:https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-12-06/climate-change-earth-black-box-recorder/100621778
The super-seaweed product mentioned in this column last week - has won The InnovationAus 2021 Awards for Excellence. Asparagopsis taxiformis is a red algae, native to Australia. It reacts with vitamin B12 during digestion, and effectively removes most of
the methane caused by the fermentation of plant matter in the animal’s
stomach - thus substantially reducing the methane emissions from livestock. The Tasmanian producer, Sea Forest - produces the feed supplement. Congratulations to company principal, Sam Elsom. https://www.innovationaus.com/innovationaus-2021-awards-for-excellence-sea-forest-wins-the-food-agriculture-award/
The relationship between seaweed and livestock has the potential to seriously reduce emissions in the agriculture sector. A possible Australian breakthrough!Research has shown that it only takes 1% of
dried seaweed mixed in to feed to disrupt methane production in
ruminants. The seaweed-infused feed can reduce methane emissions from
livestock by as much as 98 per cent.
Asparagopsis taxiformis, a red algae native to Australia,
reacts with vitamin B12 during digestion, effectively removing most of
the methane caused by the fermentation of plant matter in the animal’s
stomach.https://www.innovationaus.com/finalist-a-super-seaweed-that-reduces-livestock-emissions
Compostable stretch kitchen wrap business Great Wrap has launched its Australian-made compostable catering wrap for businesses across the country.
Made from food waste, Great Wrap initially launched a domestic
Compostable Cling Wrap, but now provides a solution for commercial waste
challenges that is suitable for restaurants, grocers, delis, bakers and
more.
The company also takes pre-orders for for pallet wrap.An easy solution for businesses to eliminate single-use plastics.https://www.innovationaus.com/great-wrap-launches-compostable-catering-wrap/?
Uni of New South Wales materials scientist
Professor Veena Sahajwalla has been named the New South Wales Australian
of the Year in recognition of her innovative research into recycling and green
manufacturing. She is best known for her invention of Polymer
Injection Technology, or ‘Green Steel’. Prof Sahajwalla has pioneered the transformation of waste to new green materials and products.
These include green ceramics made from recycled glass and textiles,
3D printing filaments from plastics salvaged from ewaste, and acoustic
panels made from coffee grounds.https://www.innovationaus.com/unsw-green-steel-inventor-named-nsw-australian-of-the-year/?
