Introduction Lately, we have been talking with councils a lot about landfill gas reduction, food and garden organics (FOGO) expansion, and broader circular economy issues. The main question we are currently being asked is “what kind of circular measures will lead to the largest emissions reductions and the best economic outcomes?” Councils want robust information … Continue reading Modelling circular economy: Beyond the NGER Solid Waste Calculator →

Heat (and volatility) rising: Signs of early climate change Over recent years, Australia’s east coast has faced a marked increase in extreme weather events. Severe bushfires have caused widespread damage to communities and ecosystems, while unprecedented flooding has inundated entire towns. What stands out is how often they now appear as part of the same … Continue reading Risk assessment in an era of increasing climate volatility →

Backstory – chipping away on our emissions When we had to replace our roof, it was time to rethink our old solar panels, which were only 250 W per panel when we installed them 10 years ago. We have single-phase electricity and no natural gas, so the plan was clear: New solar (to increase our … Continue reading Electric is the future: Barbara’s story of solar, batteries and EVs →