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17 Oct, 2017

Sustainable bricks made from eco-friendly concrete and seaweed?

Sustainable bricks made from eco-friendly concrete and seaweed? Imagine using sustainable bricks that are made out of seaweed, instead of conventional cement? It seems far-fetched, but seaweed harvesting off the Queensland coast could one day make eco-friendly concrete a reality. — Can you imagine using sustainable bricks that are made out of eco-friendly concrete and […]

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10 Oct, 2017

Cairns Convention Centre expansion

Cairns Convention Centre expansion The Queensland government unveils draft concept designs for the $176 million expansion project that will feature more space for exhibitions and meetings. — A number of major projects are getting underway, as the federal and state government pump the largest tourism investment into the Sunshine State. An estimated 20 000 new […]

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03 Oct, 2017

Eco-friendly concrete made from glass waste? Sustainable Building

Eco-friendly concrete made from glass waste? Sustainable Building Researchers have found a way to put mountains of glass waste to good use: turn it into sustainable concrete that’s superior to traditional varieties made from dwindling sand resources. — No doubt you think you’re helping the planet when you throw your glass bottle into the yellow […]