Resource futures
Introduction
We have expertise in designing and implementing systems to source, process, use and reuse resources, materials and waste in a sustainable way.
Our work supports the mainstream adoption of sustainability concepts and the integration of sustainability principles into standard practices. Both the technical and human dimensions of resource usage in production and consumption cycles are considered. Doing so requires an understanding of the complex, multiple aspects of the resource lifecycle including:
- extraction, production and manufacture,
- packaging and waste creation,
- community behaviours and attitudes towards recycling,
- barriers and limitations to improved resource management and
- best practice options for local governments, producers and consumers.
We assist organisations to assess their needs and prioritise options on the basis of relative cost, effectiveness and broader sustainability dimensions. This enables them to translate innovative strategies into tangible projects to deliver real change.
Our work in this field includes different facets of resource futures, including:
Mineral Futures Collaboration Cluster. The Institute is leading the Resource Futures part of this three year collaboration between CSIRO's Minerals Down Under flagship and five university research teams.
The GeRS-DeMo - or Geologic Resource Supply-Demand Model estimates the demand, production (from mines or fields) and recycling of any geologic resource. Specifically, it can be used to predict the historic and future production, amount of recycling and demand of a metal, fossil fuel, or mineral. Dr Steve Mohr, currently a Research Consultant at ISF, developed this model during his PhD research. He has used it successfully to model coal (black and brown), oil (conventional, shale, natural bitumen/tar sand and extra heavy oil), gas (conventional, tight, coalbed methane, shale) phosphorus, lithium, gold, nickel, copper resources.
The model has been successfully used on world, country and regional levels.
The Institute for Sustainable Futures funded the development of the model into a format that could be used by all people and organisations.
The model currently only works on Windows 32 bit, and excel 2007/2010. It does not work on excel 2003 or other operating systems. If there is sufficient demand for the model to work in different platforms or older versions of excel, then resources will be spent fixing the macro accordingly. There is a illustrative step by step guide on how to install GeRS-DeMo, and Input.xlsm contains information on the model, and the inputs required as well as a blank input file ready for your use. Also included are five examples of input files that are ready to run at the click of a button.
Sustainable Food Futures: Sustainable food can be defined as food that is produced, processed and traded in ways that: (1) contribute to thriving local economies and sustainable livelihoods; (2) protect the diversity of both plants and animals and the welfare of farmed and wild species without damaging natural resources or contributing to climate change; and (3) provide social benefits to the community such as good quality food, safe and healthy food products and educational and learning opportunities.
The Global Phosphorus Research Initiative (opens an external link) was formed by the Institute and the Department of Water and Environmental Studies at Linkoping University, Sweden, to facilitate quality interdisciplinary research on global phosphorus security for future food security.
Container Deposit Legislation and Extended Producer Responsibility. We have conducted several project in this area including an extensive independent review of container deposit legislation in New South Wales.
Download/view our Resource Futures capability statement (pdf, 285kb).
Projects
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Assessment of opportunities to develop a market for polypropylene textiles
WasteNot: streamline resource exchange tool
Assessment of opportunities to develop a market for polypropylene textiles
Client: Kimberly-Clark Australia
The Institute investigated the potential markets for Melt-Blown and Spun Bond Polypropylene (a non woven fabric composed of thermally bonded, continuous polypropylene filaments) in Australia for Kimberly-Clark Australia with a particular focus on products that support sustainable futures. A literature and web analysis was followed by telephone interviews with over twenty practitioners embedded in the market. Key findings identified the filtration market and the roofing insulation field as key or promising markets for melt blown products in addition to the medical, hygiene and oil-spill markets where Kimberly Clark Australia is already active.
Securing a sustainable phosphorus future for Australia: implications of global phosphorus scarcity and possible solutions
Funded by: CSIRO Sustainable Agriculture Flagship
Research into the impact of global phosphorus scarcity on agriculture in Australia was presented at a two-day workshop held in Canberra under the auspices of the CSIRO Sustainable Agriculture Flagship . As a founding member of the Global Phosphorus Research Initiative, the Institute has an ongoing research interest in Phosphorus. The paper based on this research outlines possible future pathways for long term phosphorus security. It reviews the current situation for global stocks and flows, the national phosphorous budget, global phosphorous scarcity and peak phosphorous. The authors identified and developed a framework of probable (Business As Usual) and preferred (sustainable) scenarios for Australia (including recycling and efficiency options from whole phosphorous cycle). The policy and costing implications of these scenarios are outlined as well as areas needing further research. Other papers presented at the workshop examined: the status of phosphorus use efficiency in Australian agriculture; phosphorus requirements of northern Australian grazing systems; the chemical and biological nature of P-accumulation in agricultural soils; and, improving the phosphorus-use efficiency of agriculture (agronomic, plant and microbial strategies).
White, S., Cordell, D.J. & Moore, D. 2010, Securing a sustainable phosphorus future for Australia: implications of global phosphorus scarcity and possible solutions, [prepared for CSIRO Sustainable Agriculture Flagship], Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney View/Download
WasteNot: streamline resource exchange tool
Clients: Auburn City Council and Parramatta City Council
A waste exchange tool was developed in partnership with businesses in the Duck River Catchment areas of Silverwater and Camellia and Parramatta and Auburn Councils. The Streamline WasteNot resource exchange web-based tool allows businesses to list and search for waste resources within their local area to facilitate resource recovery through exchange, reuse and recycling. Three case studies were undertaken as part of the research for this project, to determine the conditions required for a successful waste exchange and the associated benefits and costs. Institute researchers found waste exchanges and recycling activities amongst the case study subjects saved approximately 73 kL of water, 42 tCO2, and led to the diversion of up to 160 tonnes of waste from landfill. As a direct result of their resource recovery measures, the case study businesses saved nearly $50,000 between them. Through a series of stakeholder workshops an enthusiastic community of practice has developed to progress sustainability initiatives and address business needs to achieve waste reduction and exchange. This project will potentially act as a catalyst for improving resource recovery rates in neighbouring areas and beyond.
Fyfe, J., Herriman, J., Blackburn, N., Asker, S. & Giurco, D. 2009, Designing the Duck River Waste Exchange Program, [prepared for Auburn City Council and Parramatta City Council], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney, Australia. View/Download
Minerals and Metals Sustainability
Extended Producer Responsibility
Identification of industrial ecology opportunities in Melbourne
Minerals and Metals Sustainability
Funded by: Centre for Sustainable Resource Processing: Minerals and Metals Sustainability
In this research, ISF is part of a team of industry and university collaborators that are developing a toolkit for evaluating methods that lead to more sustainable design in the minerals processing sector (SUStainable OPerations - SUSOP((R)) and provide information to companies on the benefits of implementing carbon reduction schemes. The following paper was produced as part of this project.
McLellan, B.C., Corder, G.D., Giurco, D. & Green, S. 2009, 'Incorporating sustainable development in the design of mineral processing operations - Review and analysis of current approaches', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 17, no. 16, pp. 1414-1425. View/Download paper
Extended Producer Responsibility
Client: Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
The Institute was engaged by the Commonwealth Department of Water, Environment, Heritage and the Arts to investigate the benefits and concerns with overseas Extended Producer Responsibility schemes and a review of markets for tyres, plastic, glass and secondary metals as input to its National Waste Report.
Identification of industrial ecology opportunities in Melbourne
Funded by: Smart Water Fund
This project developed undertook research to identify industrial ecology opportunities in Melbourne seeking to increase resource use efficiency. A literature review was undertaken to inform the development of a structured methodology and tool to map the potential of industry sectors and confirmed through stakeholder workshops. A case study of the most promising industrial ecology opportunity was developed which brought together the costs, opportunities and barriers in the context of possible options that could be implemented. This case study focused primarily on water recycling opportunities between a group of co-located companies in Port Melbourne, also identifying possible energy synergies and emphasising water-energy linkages. The results of this case study were presented at a workshop involving a range of stakeholders including the companies at the site, water utilities, and the Smart Water Fund. A significant outcome of the project is that further work will be undertaken by the utility and the companies involved to explore implementation pathways and future opportunities. This project was undertaken in collaboration with Curtin University (CSRP), Melbourne University and RMIT.
Sustainability advice to Waverley Council
Sustainability advice to Waverley Council
Waverley Council
Institute researchers were engaged to provide high level sustainability research and advice to Waverley Council regarding their planned future infrastructure. This involved undertaking a literature review on material selection and design aspects which could contribute to the sustainability of Council's operations.
Future development in the Latrobe Valley
Future development in the Latrobe Valley
Client: Department of Primary Industries (Victoria)
This project was a critical part of a major future planning exercise commissioned by the Victorian Department of Primary Industries for the Latrobe Valley region, an area which relies heavily on brown coal production to support its economy. As the processing of these resources is environmentally damaging, it is not anticipated to be sustainable in the long term to continue operations in the current manner. In the face of the threats posed by climate change, a future plan is required to canvas the options for changes to the region's industry to ensure its longevity. Therefore the primary research question was "How can the Latrobe Valley change its current industry focus in coming decades to create industries that are environmentally, socially and economically sustainable in the long-term, particularly in relation to action required to address climate change?" The outcome of the project was a number of creative visioning scenarios for the region for 2050-2100 focused on the potential of business clusters, with a high level environmental assessment of each undertaken to guide future development of the Latrobe Vision.
Review of Earthworks in Southern Sydney Councils
Review of Earthworks in Southern Sydney Councils
Client: Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC)
SSROC engaged ISF to undertake a preliminary review of practitioners perspectives on the implementation of the Earthworks program in the Southern Region of Sydney. Earth Works is a training course for members of the community who express an interest in minimising waste. It is a community education activity adapted and developed by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) from a program that ran during the 1980s in Seattle, USA. The course focuses on equipping people with the knowledge and practical skills to minimise waste at home, at work and in their recreational activities. Whilst the EPA (now DECC) remains the central contact for the course in NSW, individual Councils choose whether to run the programme, and how to use and adapt the materials. As a result, the implementation of Earthworks varies markedly across Council boundaries, and over time. The review process involved facilitating a workshop with waste and sustainability education officers from member Councils to reflect on both operational and strategic strengths and weaknesses of their Earthworks programmes. The review synthesised the results of the workshop and identified the main options identified for the future of the programme including a centrally supported sustainability focused Earthworks.
Beyond Recycling: an integrated waste management framework for local government
National Packaging Covenant Review
Illegal dumping in NSW
Client: Environment Protection Authority (NSW)
The Institute was engaged by the Environment Protection Authority to research the nature, extent and causes of illegal dumping in NSW and the mechanisms used to control it. ISF conducted in-depth consultations with a range of stakeholders (state government, local government, industry and NGOs) and surveyed all NSW councils as well as a literature search. The aims were to establish the range of information, experience and control activities available relating to illegal dumping behaviour from the full range of local and international literature/studies and to bring together all existing information held by government agencies, NGOs and councils on the nature and extent of illegal dumping problems in NSW in metropolitan, country town and rural areas.
Beyond Recycling: an integrated waste management framework for local government
Clients: Local Government Association of NSW, Shires Association of NSW
Most communities want their councils to maximise both the variety and volume of materials collected as well as the frequency of collection. The Institute was asked to undertake research and produce Beyond Recycling which guides councils through the process of developing an integrated waste management strategy. The focus is on assisting councils in setting up workable and meaningful community consultation processes so the community can be involved in decisions on what to collect, and how. Beyond Recycling empowers councils to make more pragmatic, corporate decisions about their recycling services, which are well understood and endorsed by their communities. The study also looks at ways to draft and structure contracts to minimise risk to councils and costs to their communities. Beyond Recycling was launched at the Local Government Association's 2004 Annual Conference held in Armidale in October 2004. The report is in two parts: Part A: Developing an integrated waste management strategy and empowering the community (PDF 3.9MB) and Part B: Recycling in context - the current situation (PDF 3.5MB)
National Packaging Covenant Review
Client: Nature Conservation Council of NSW
The NSW Nature Conservation Council, with funding from the NSW Department of Environment and Conservation, commissioned the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology, Sydney, to carry out an independent review of the National Packaging Covenant and the National Environmental Protection Measure for Used Packaging Materials ('the Covenant system'), in December 2003. This review was intended to evaluate the Covenant system's effectiveness in achieving both its stated objectives and broader environmental and social outcomes, including reduction in generation of packaging waste, specifically reduction in virgin materials used in packaging and a reduction in packaging material disposed to landfill. The research provided support for its lobbying for reform of the Covenant system and contributed to ongoing debate about the Covenant.
White, S., Lansbury, N., Nheu, N., Cordell, D.J. 2004, Review of the National Packaging Covenant, [prepared for Nature Conservation Council of NSW], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney. View/Download paper (PDF 2.47MB)
Independent advice on container deposit legislation in Northern Territory
Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority: waste minimisation and management strategy
Independent advice on container deposit legislation in Northern Territory
Client: Department of Lands, Planning & Environment (NT)
ISF was engaged to undertake an independent assessment of a proposal on a self-funded container deposit system submitted by Keep Australia Beautiful, NT, review the relevant documents and provide independent advice on Container Deposit Legislation.
Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority: waste minimisation and management strategy
Client: Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
The Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA) engaged ISF to undertake a review of current waste management practices and estimate the composition and total volume of waste for each of its waste facilities. This was achieved through meetings with SHFA staff, visual inspections of the site, and informal interviews with tenants, cleaners and garbage collectors. A literature review was also undertaken to estimate the composition of the waste streams by business type.
Independent review of container deposit legislation in New South Wales
Waste management and minimisation strategies for Australian Technology Park
Independent review of container deposit legislation in New South Wales
Commissioned by: Hon Bob Debus, MP Minister for the Environment
The NSW Minister for the Environment, the Hon Bob Debus commissioned the Institute's Director, Dr Stuart White to conduct an Independent Review of Container Deposit Legislation (CDL). The study included a review of extended producer responsibility principles, a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and unique social research. The Review was released in February 2002 and referred to the National Environment and Heritage Protection Committee (a committee of state and commonwealth environment ministers) by the Minister. Read the executive summary and/or download/view the three volumes of this report:
Volume 1 (PDF 461.41KB): Extended Producer Responsibility: Principles, policy and practice in NSW
Volume 2 (PDF 2.33MB): Costs and Benefits of Container Deposit Legislation in NSW
Volume 3 (PDF 786.49KB): Consultation and Social Research
The costs and benefits of alternative recovery programs were documented by the US group, BEAR (Businesses and Environmentalists Allied for Recycling) in their report Understanding Beverage Container Recycling (opens an external site). The Multi-Stakeholder Recovery Project (MSRP) is one of BEAR's central efforts to move towards its 80% recycling goal. In this project, stakeholders from throughout the beverage and recycling value chain are working together to identify innovative strategies to increase beverage container recycling consistent with a set of eleven guiding principles. Container Deposit Legislation was adopted by Hawaii (opens an external site) in April 2002, the 11th US state to do so. For information on US Bottle Bills and their impact see the Bottle Bill Resource Guide (opens an external site).
In April 2002 the Beverage Instustry Environment Council, on behalf of the Australian Packaging Industry, commissioned Access Economics (PDF 313.57KB) to write an assessment of the completed Independent Review and Professor Stuart White responded (PDF 294.95KB) to the issues raised in this critical assessment of the Independent Review. The submission (Executive Summary) to the Independent Review commissioned by The Beverage Industry Council was written by C4ES Pty Ltd (PDF 177.51KB). Stuart White has written a response (PDF 34.09KB) to the issues raised in this submission.
Container Deposit Legislation has been operating in South Australia since 1978. The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC), based in Alice Springs ran some highly successful trials for a drink container deposit system at both the Alice Springs Show in July and the Yeperenye Festival in September 2002. The sustainability of recycling in the Northern Territory was examined by Dr Siva Ram Vemuri from NTU in April 2002 and the impact of implementing container deposit legislation in the ACT was examined by the Centre for Environmental Solutions in August 2002.
Waste management and minimisation strategies for Australian Technology Park
This project required the development of a waste minimisation and management strategy for the Australian Technology Park to achieve a reduction of waste to landfill in line with the NSW Government's reduction of waste to landfill target. The main components of the project were a waste survey of tenants (approx. 125 tenants), waste audit, strategy workshops and the development of least cost options for waste minimisation and management at the ATP.
Demolition and refurbishment waste minimisation
Review of submissions for recycled organics tender
Total Environment Centre - submission to the Alternative Waste Management Inquiry
Waste Management Strategy - University of Technology Sydney
Wingecarribee Shire waste services review
Demolition and refurbishment waste minimisation
Client: University of Technology, Sydney
Examined economic and other waste minimisation issues arising from a demolition and refurbishment undertaken at the University of Technology, Sydney's (UTS) Kuring-gai Campus. The aim was to identify how waste minimisation techniques could be applied to achieve reduced costs of waste disposal, increased rates of recycling and associated reduction in waste to landfill for UTS.
Review of submissions for Recycled Organics Tender
Client: Environment Australia
ISF was part of the Technical Advisory Panel to review submissions received for the Recycled Organics Expressions of interest invited by Environment Australia. The project involved reviewing around 40 submissions.
Total Environment Centre - submission to the Alternative Waste Management Inquiry
The Total Environment Centre (TEC) received funding to assist in the preparation of submissions by community groups to the NSW Government's Alternative Waste Technologies and Practices Inquiry. The aim of the Inquiry is to prepare a report on accelerating alternatives to landfill and maximising waste avoidance and reuse. Environment groups are particularly concerned about establishment of mega-tips (city and country) for Sydney's waste and are focusing on environmentally acceptable alternative technologies and policy tools.
Waste Management Strategy, University of Technology Sydney
This report provides the results of an analysis of waste generation at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS). The report examines the current approach to cleaning, waste collection and waste disposal at UTS, and describes changes to the existing structure which would result in sizeable cost savings in the management of waste at UTS, and a substantial decrease in waste production.
Wingecarribee Shire waste services review
In February and March 2000, the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) conducted the Service Review and Community Consultation component of the Wingecarribee Shire Waste Services Review. The project was conducted for the Macarthur Waste Board (MWB) and was assisted by MWB, Wingecarribee Shire Council (WSC) and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). The purpose of this project component was to review the effectiveness of WSC's waste services in terms of community perception, environmental impact and financial performance. This evaluation was intended lead to recommendations to assist the development of WSC's new waste management contracts in 2001. The entire review covered domestic collection services, including domestic garbage, kerbside recycling, garden waste and hard waste collections services. The project consisted of a number of studies to evaluate the environmental, economic costs and benefits, and social perception of WSC's current waste management strategy.
Publications
2012
In press
Cordell, D.J. 2012, 'Global phosphorus scarcity and the role of sanitation systems in achieving food security', Wastewater Management: Source Separation and Decentralization, IWA Publishing, United Kingdom.
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Plant, R.A., Walker, J.R., Rayburg, S., Gothe, J. & Leung, T. 2012, 'The wild life of pesticides: Urban agriculture, institutional responsibility, and the future of biodiversity in Sydney's Hawkesbury-Nepean River', Australian Geographer, Routledge, Australia.
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2011
Project reports
Behrisch, J.C., Ramierez, M. & Giurco, D. 2011, 'Ecodesign Report: results of a survey amongst Australian industrial design consultancies', Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney, Australia.
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Mason, L., Lederwasch, A., Daly, J.G., Prior, T.D., Buckley, A., Hoath, A. & Giurco, D. 2011, 'Vision 2040: Mining, minerals and innovation - A vision for Australia's mineral future', [prepared for CSIRO Minerals Down Under Flagship], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney, pp. 1-28.
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Conference papers
Chong, J., Asker, S. & Plant, R.A. 2011, 'Value-based land remediation: A case study of EU-funded contaminated site rehabilitation of Lami Dump, Fiji', CleanUp 2011, Adelaide, South Australia, September 2011.
Cooper, C. & Giurco, D. 2011, 'Mineral resources landscape: assessing sustainability for the case of deep sea mining', 2nd International Symposium on Sustainability through Resource Conservation and Recycling '11 (SRCR '11), Falmouth, Cornwall, UK, May 2011 in Proceedings of Sustainability through Resource Conservation and Recycling '11, ed Minerals Engineering International (MEI) and, Minerals Engineering International (MEI), Falmouth, Cornwall, UK.
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Cordell, D.J. 2011, 'Global phosphorus scarcity: Challenges and opportunities for food security', Sustainable Phosphorus Summit, Arizona, USA, February 2011.
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Fam, D.M., Mitchell, C.A. & Abeysuriya, K.R. 2011, 'Learning to facilitate learning', 2nd International Conference on Sustainability Transitions - Diversity, plurality and change: breaking new grounds in sustainability transition research, Lund University, Lund, Sweden, June 2011 in 2nd International Conference on Sustainability Transitions, ed Smith, A. and Grin, J., Lund University, Lund University.
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Giurco, D. 2011, 'Interview with Damien Giurco on strategies to reduce rare earths? environmental impact and where you should look toward for industry insight (podcast)', Rare Earths and Strategic Metals 2011, Sydney, June 2011.
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Giurco, D., Mason, L., Lederwasch, A., Prior, T.D. & Daly, J.G. 2011, 'Mining, minerals and innovation: Building long term value for Australia', AMEC Convention 2011, Perth, WA, June 2011, ed Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC),, Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC), Perth, WA, pp. 1-22.
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Giurco, D., Mason, L., Prior, T.D., Memary, R. & Mudd, G.M. 2011, 'Peak Minerals: assessing impacts across the life of a resource', 2nd International Symposium on Sustainability through Resource Conservation and Recycling '11 (SRCR '11), Falmouth, Cornwall, UK, May 2011 in Proceedings of Sustainability through Resource Conservation and Recycling '11, ed Minerals Engineering International (MEI), and Reuter, M., Minerals Engineering International (MEI), Falmouth, Cornwall, UK.
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Giurco, D., Prior, T.D. & Mason, L. 2011, 'Vision 2040 - Mining technology, policy and market innovation', Second International Future Mining Conference 2011, University of New South Wales, Sydney, November 2011 in Proceedings of the Second International Future Mining Conference 2011, ed Saydam, S., [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], AusIMM (The Minerals Institute), Sydney, Australia, pp. 163-170.
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Lederwasch, A., Prior, J., Boydell, S., Chong, J. & Plant, R.A. 2011, 'Opportunities for value creation: An institutional analysis of remediation decision-making processes at three Australian sites', CleanUp 2011, Adelaide, South Australia, September 2011.
Mason, L., Giurco, D., Prior, T.D. & Mudd, G.M. 2011, 'Sustainable mineral resource nanagement:Understanding long-term national benefit and reconciling competitiveness and concern through national sustainability reporting', ICOSSE'11: Second International Congress on Sustainability Science and Engineering, Tucson, Arizona, USA, January 2011.
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Memary, R., Giurco, D., Prior, T.D., Mason, L., Mudd, G.M. & Peterseim, J.H. 2011, 'Clean energy and mining - future synergies', Second International Future Mining Conference 2011, Sydney, Australia, November 2011 in Proceedings of the Second International Future Mining Conference 2011, ed Saydam, S., [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], The AusIMM (The Mineral Institute), Sydney, Australia, pp. 217-226.
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Memary, R. 2011, 'Exploring the nexus between mining, metals and clean energy infrastructure development', ICOSSE '11 Second International Congress of Sustainability Science and Engineering, Tucson, Arizona, USA, January 2011.
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Moore, D. & Cordell, D.J. 2011, 'Landfills: Sustainability costs and challenges of waste management', CleanUp 2011, Adelaide, South Australia, September 2011.
Morrison, K. & Giurco, D. 2011, 'The future of Australia's mineral wealth: Leasing to support an ageing population', Second International Future Mining Conference 2011, University of NSW, Sydney, November 2011 in Proceedings of the Second International Future Mining Conference 2011, ed Saydam, S., [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], AusIMM, Sydney, pp. 227-234.
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Plant, R.A. 2011, 'Value-based land remediation - opportunities for the remediation industry', CleanUp 2011, Adelaide, South Australia, September 2011.
Rosemarin, A., Schroder, J.J., Dagerskog, L., Cordell, D.J. & Smit, A.L. 2011, 'Future supply of Phosphorus in agriculture and the need to maximise efficiency of use and reuse', Soil, water and nutrient management for best use of resources, Cambridge, UK, December 2010 in Proceedings 685: Paper presented to the International Fertiliser Society Conference 2010, ed Peace, J., [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], International Fertiliser Society, Leek, UK, pp. 1-28.
White, S., Cordell, D.J., Herriman, J., Moore, D., Gero, A. & Mason, L. 2011, 'Local government and landfill futures', ACELG's Local Government Researchers Forum 2011: Local governance in transition, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, December 2011 in Proceedings of ACELG's Local Government Researchers Forum 2011, ed Finlay, P. and Watterson, C., Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG), Sydney, Australia, pp. 1-13.
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Journal articles
Ashley, K., Cordell, D.J. & Mavinic, D. 2011, 'A brief history of Phosphorus: from the Philosophers Stone to nutrient recovery and re-use', Chemosphere, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], vol. 84, no. 6, pp. 737-746.
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Cooper, C. & Giurco, D. 2011, 'Mineral resources landscape: reconciling complexity, sustainability and technology', International Journal of Technology Intelligence and Planning, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 1-18.
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Cordell, D.J. & White, S. 2011, 'Peak phosphorus: clarifying the key issues of a vigorous debate about long-term phosphorus security', Sustainability (Special Issue: Net Gains from Depleting Fossil Energy and Mineral Sources), [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], vol. 3, no. 10, pp. 2027-2049.
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Cordell, D.J., White, S. & Lindstrom, T. 2011, 'Peak phosphorus: the crunch time for humanity?', The Sustainability Review, vol. 2, no. 2 (Research), pp. 1-1.
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Cordell, D.J., White, S. & Prior, T.D. 2011, 'Securing phosphorus: food for thought, and food for the future', The Conversation, vol. 8 Sep 2011.
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Cordell, D.J., Rosemarin, A., Schroder, J.J. & Smit, A.L. 2011, 'Towards global phosphorus security: A systemic framework for phosphorus recovery and reuse options', Chemosphere, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], vol. 84, no. 6, pp. 747-758.
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Corder, G.D., Giurco, D. & McLellan, B.C. 2011, 'Exploring the case for alternative energy technologies in the minerals industry', The AusIMM Bulletin: Journal of the Australiasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, vol. 4, no. August 2011, pp. 47-48.
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Fam, D.M. & Abeysuriya, K.R. 2011, 'Toilet talk', WME Magazine, vol. 22, no. 4, pp. 32-32.
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Giurco, D., Mason, L., Lederwasch, A., Prior, T.D. & Daly, J.G. 2011, 'Vision 2040: Innovation in mining and minerals', The AusIMM Bulletin, vol. Feb 2011, no. 1, pp. 70-74.
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Glover, A.K. 2011, 'Want a new TV for Christmas? What will you do with the old one?', The Conversation, vol. 19 Dec, no. 2.33pm AEST, pp. 1-1.
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Lederwasch, A., Mason, L., Daly, J.G., Prior, T.D. & Giurco, D. 2011, 'A vision for mining and minerals: Applying causal layered analysis and art', Journal of Futures Studies, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 203-224.
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Mason, L., Prior, T.D., Mudd, G.M. & Giurco, D. 2011, 'Availability, addiction and alternatives: three criteria for assessing the impact of peak minerals on society', Journal Of Cleaner Production, vol. 19, no. 9-10, pp. 958-966.
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Mason, L., Mohr, S.H., Zeibots, M.E. & Giurco, D. 2011, 'Limits to cheap oil - impact on mining', The AusIMM Bulletin: Journal of the Australian institute of Mining and Metallurgy, vol. 4, no. August 2011, pp. 40-42.
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Mohr, S.H. & Evans, G. 2011, 'Long term forecasting of natural gas production', Energy Policy, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], vol. 39, no. 9, pp. 5550-5560.
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Rosemarin, A., Schroder, J.J., Dagerskog, L., Cordell, D.J. & Smit, A.L. 2011, 'Future supply of phosphorus in agriculture and the need to maximise efficiency of use and reuse', Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society Meetings, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], vol. #685, no. 2010, pp. 1-27.
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Schroder, J.J., Smit, A.L., Cordell, D.J. & Rosemarin, A. 2011, 'Improved phosphorus use efficiency in agriculture: a key requirement for its sustainable use', Chemosphere, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], vol. 84, no. 6, pp. 822-831.
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White, S. & Cordell, D.J. 2011, 'Phosphorus: A crisis we do not have to have', Australian R&D Review, vol. Feb - Mar, pp. 10-11.
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Book chapters
Bekunda, M., Cordell, D.J., Corman, J., Rosemarin, A., Salcedo, I., Syers, K. & Lougheed, T. 2011, 'Phosphorus & food production' in Goverse, T. and Bech, S. (eds), UNEP Yearbook 2011: Emerging Issues in our Global Environment, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Division of Early Warning and Assessment, Nairobi, Kenya, pp. 35-46.
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Cordell, D.J. & Rosemarin, A. 2011, 'Det behovs en global fosforkonvention' in Johansson, R.B. (eds), ?tervinna fosfor - hur br?ttom ar det?, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], Forskningsr?det Formas, Sweden, pp. 55-74.
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Mitchell, C.A., Fam, D.M. & Cordell, D.J. 2011, 'Effectively managing the transition towards restorative futures in the sewage industry: a phosphorus case study' in Howe, C. and Mitchell, C. (eds), Water Sensitive Cities, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], IWA Publishing, UK, pp. 43-62.
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In press
Cordell, D.J. & White, S. 2011, 'The Australian story of Phosphorus: implications of global phosphate scarcity for a nation built on the sheep's back', Food Policy, Elsevier, UK.
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May, D., Giurco, D., Prior, T.D. & Cordell, D.J. 2011, 'Peak minerals: theoretical foundations and practical application', Natural Resources Research, Springer Netherlands, Netherlands.
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Neset, T.S. & Cordell, D.J. 2011, 'Global phosphorus scarcity - identifying synergies for a sustainable future', Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Wiley-Blackwell, Malden, USA.
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Other
Zeibots, M.E. 2011, 'Australia is sleepwalking into an oil price trap', Hot Topics, 'Crikey' online multi-media (website and Daily Mail email), pp. 1-2.
2010
Project reports
Ben-Ami, D., Croft, D., Ramp, D. & Boom, K. 2010, 'Advocating kangaroo meat: towards ecological benefit or plunder?', [prepared for Voiceless], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney, Australia.
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Boom, K. & Ben-Ami, D. 2010, 'Shooting our wildlife: an analysis of the law and policy governing the killing of kangaroos', [prepared for Voiceless], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney, Australia.
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Cordell, D.J. 2010, 'The story of Phosphorus: sustainability implications of global phosphorus scarcity for food security (Doctoral thesis)', [prepared for Doctoral thesis - a collaborative PhD between the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Australia and Department of Water and Environmental Studies, Linkoping University, Sweden], Linkoping University Press, Linkoping, Sweden, pp. 1-220.
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Giurco, D., Prior, T.D., Mudd, G.M., Mason, L. & Behrisch, J.C. 2010, 'Peak Minerals in Australia: a review of changing impacts and benefits', [prepared for CSIRO Minerals Down Under Flagship], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS & Department of Civil Engineering, Monash University, Sydney, Australia.
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Prior, J. & Partridge, E.Y. 2010, 'The Australian experience: A comparitive analysis of the effects of contamination and its remediation on individuals and communities at two Australian sites (CRC CARE Technical Report no.17)', [prepared for Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE)], Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment, Adelaide, Australia, pp. 1-108.
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Riedy, C., Herriman, J., Dovey, C. & Boyle, T. 2010, 'Reducing commercial and industrial food waste: literature review and options', [prepared for NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney, pp. 1-122.
Schroder, J.J., Cordell, D.J., Smit, A.L. & Rosemarin, A. 2010, 'Sustainable use of phosphorus', [prepared for prepared for European Union tender project ENV.B.1/ETU/2009/0025. Report 357], Plant Research International, Wageningen University and Research Centre, Wageningen, pp. 1-140.
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White, S., Cordell, D.J. & Moore, D. 2010, 'Securing a sustainable phosphorus future for Australia: implications of global phosphorus scarcity and possible solutions', [prepared for prepared for CSIRO Sustainable Agriculture Flagship], Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney, pp. 1-47.
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Conference papers
Behrisch, J.C., Ramirez Jr, M. & Giurco, D. 2010, 'Application of ecodesign strategies amongst Australian industrial design consultancies', Sustainability in Design: NOW! Challenges and Opportunities for Design Research, Education and Practice in the XXI Century., Bangalore, India, September 2010 in Sustainability in Design: Now! Challenges and Opportunities for Design Research, Education and Practice in the XXI Century. Proceedings of the LeNS Conference, Bangalore, India 29th September to 1st October 2010 (Volume II), ed Ceschin, F., Vezzoli, C. and Zhang, J., LeNS (the Learning Network on Sustainability), Bangalore, India, pp. 1377-1387.
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Behrisch, J.C., Ramirez Jr, M. & Giurco, D. 2010, 'The use of ecodesign strategies and tools: state of the art in industrial design praxis. Comparing Australian and German consultancies', Knowledge collaboration & learning for sustainable innovation. The 14th European Roundtable on Sustainable Production and Consumption (ERSCP) and The 6th Environmental Management for Sustainable Universities (EMSU), Delft, The Netherlands, October 2010 in Knowledge collaboration & learning for sustainable innovation. Proceedings of the ERSCP-EMSU conference, Delft, The Netherlands, October 25-29, 2010, ed Wever, R., Quist, J., Tukker, A., Woudstra, J., Boons, F. and Beute, N., Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology on behalf of, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands, pp. 1-22.
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Cordell, D.J. & White, S. 2010, 'Pathways to Phosphorus security: the long-term perspective', International Conference and Exhibition - Phosphates 2010: Fertilizers, Industrial and Feed Phosphate Markets, Brussels, Belgium, March 2010 in Phosphates 2010: Fertilizers, Industrial and Feed Phosphate Markets, British Sulphur Events, UK.
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Cordell, D.J. & Neset, T.S. 2010, 'Peak phosphorus: global phosphoros scarcity and sustainable pathways to future food security', CropWorld Global 2010, London, UK, November 2010 in CropWorld Congress and Exhibition, ed UBN and BCPC, UBM, London, UK.
Cordell, D.J. 2010, 'Peak phosphorus: Sustainable management if a critical resource for global food production', International Forum for Adaptability Science II: Technologies for a Sustainable Society, Sendai, Japan, November 2010.
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Cordell, D.J. 2010, 'Peak phosphorus: sustainable management of a critical resource for global food production', International Forum for Adaptability Science II: Technologies for a Sustainable Society, Sendai, Japan, November 2010 in Proceedings of the International Forum for Adaptability Science II: Technologies for a Sustainable Society, ed Tohoku University Ecosystem Adaptability Global COE,, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.
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Giurco, D., Prior, T.D., Mason, L. & Mudd, G.M. 2010, 'Peak minerals: mapping sustainability issues at local and national scales', International Conference on Sustainability Engineering and Science, Faculty of Engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, November 2010 in Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Sustainability Engineering and Science, ed New Zealand Society for Sustainability Engineering and Science,, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], The New Zealand Society for Sustainability Engineering and Science, Auckland, New Zealand, pp. 1-10.
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Neset, T.S. & Cordell, D.J. 2010, 'Phosphorus and global food security: a synthesis', International Workshop on Phosphorus and Global Food Security, Linkoping University, Sweden, February 2010 in Proceedings from the International Workshop on Phosphorus and Global Food Security, ed Neset, T.S. and Cordell, D., Department of Thematic Studies - Water and Environmental Studies, Linkoping University, Sweden, Linkoping, Sweden, pp. 1-58.
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Prior, J. & Harfield, S. 2010, 'Urban purity and danger: the turbulence associated with contamination in suburban Australia', Green Fields, Brown Fields, New Fields: Australasian Urban History, Planning History Conference, Melbourne, Australia, February 2010 in Green Fields, Brown Fields, New Fields: Proceedings of the 10th Australasian Urban History, Planning History Conference (CD-ROM)., ed Nichols, D., Hurlimann, A., Mouat, C. and Pascoe, S., [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, University of Melbourne, Australia, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 1-15.
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Prior, T.D., Giurco, D., Mudd, G.M., Mason, L. & Behrisch, J.C. 2010, 'Resource depletion, peak minerals and the implications for sustainable resource management', ISEE Conference 2010: Advancing Sustainability in a Time of Crisis, Oldenburg/Bremen, Germany, August 2010 in International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE) 11th Biennial Conference, ed Siebenhuner, B., International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE), Germany, pp. 1-20.
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Prior, T.D., Daly, J.G. & Giurco, D. 2010, 'Resourcing the future: foresight to secure long-term national benefit from Australia's minerals', ISEE Conference 2010: Advancing Sustainability in a Time of Crisis, Oldenburg/Bremen, Germany, August 2010 in International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE) 11th Biennial Conference, ed Siebenhuner, B., International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE), Germany, pp. 1-25.
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White, S. 2010, 'Phosphorus and global food security: workshop synthesis', International Workshop on Phosphorus and Global Food Security, Linkoping University, Sweden, February 2010 in Proceedings of the International Workshop on Phosphorus and Global Food Security, ed Neset, T.S. and Cordell, D., Department of Thematic Studies, Water and Environmental Studies, Linkoping University, Sweden, Linkoping University, Sweden, pp. 1-58.
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White, S. 2010, 'Session 1: Food security and current sustainability challenges', International Workshop on Phosphorus and Global Food Security, Linkoping University, Sweden, February 2010.
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Journal articles
Cordell, D.J. & White, S. 2010, 'Securing a sustainable phosphorus future for Australia', Farm Policy Journal, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 1-18.
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Elser, J.J. & White, S. 2010, 'Peak Phosphorus', Foreign Policy, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], vol. April 2010, no. 178, pp. 1-5.
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2009
Project reports
Fyfe, J., Herriman, J., Blackburn, N., Asker, S. & Giurco, D. 2009, 'Designing the Duck River Waste Exchange Program', [prepared for Auburn City Council and Parramatta City Council], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney, Australia.
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Giurco, D., Evans, G., Cooper, C., Mason, L. & Franks, D. 2009, 'Mineral Futures Discussion Paper: Sustainability Issues, Challenges and Opportunities.', [prepared for CSIRO Minerals Down Under Flagship], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS & Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (Uni of Qld), Sydney, Australia.
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Conference papers
Cooper, C. & Giurco, D. 2009, 'The mineral resources landscape - an expanded conceptualisation of minerals sustainability', Proceedings of Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry, Gold Coast, Australia, July 2009 in Proceedings of Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry 2009 Conference (CD-ROM), ed Brereton, D., Bangerter, P., Corder, G., Gollogly, K., Green, S., Keenan, J., Laurie, L. and Moran, C., [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Carlton, Australia, pp. 115-122.
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Cordell, D.J., Neset, T.S., White, S. & Drangert, J. 2009, 'Preferred future phosphorus scenarios: a framework for meeting long-term phosphorus needs for global food demand', International Conference on Nutrient Recovery from Wastewater Streams, Vancouver, Canada, May 2009 in International Conference on Nutrient Recovery from Wastewater Streams, ed Mavinic, D., Ashley, K. and Koch, F., [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], IWA Publishing, London, UK, pp. 23-43.
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Cordell, D.J. 2009, 'The story of phosphorus: Sustainability implications of phosphate scarcity on global food security', Avlopp and Kretslopp Conference, Linkoping, Sweden, March 2009 in Avlopp and Kretslopp Conference, ed Avlopp and Kretslopp, Avlopp and Kretslopp, Linkoping, Sweden.
Giurco, D., Prior, J. & Boydell, S. 2009, 'Future Latrobe Valley scenarios for a carbon-constrained world: industrial ecology, environmental impacts and property rights', Solutions for a Sustainable Planet, Melboune, Australia, November 2009 in SSEE 2009 International Conference Website, ed Nair, J., Mudd, G. and Collins, D., [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], Society for Sustainability and Environmental Engineering (SSEE), Melbourne, Australia, pp. 1-13.
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Giurco, D., Cooper, C., Mason, L., Evans, G., Moffat, K. & Littleboy, A. 2009, 'Minerals and sustainability - exploring cross-scale issues and responses', Society for Sustainability and Environmental Engineering (SSEE) 2009 International Conference: Solutions for a Sustainable Planet, Melbourne, Australia, November 2009 in SSEE 2009 International Conference: Solutions for a Sustainable Planet, ed Mudd, G., Engineers Australia, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 1-12.
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McKibbin, J.L., Fane, S.A. & Mitchell, C.A. 2009, 'Next generation IRP: extending water planning processes and tools to analyse distributed water futures', 'Efficient 2009': 5th IWA Specialist Conference on Efficient Use and Management of Urban Water, Sydney, Australia, October 2009 in Proceedings of the 5th IWA Specialist Conference 'Efficient 2009', ed Australian Water Association (AWA), International Water Association (IWA) and Australian Water Association (AWA), Sydney, Australia, pp. 1-5.
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Prior, J., Partridge, E.Y., Plant, R.A. & Ison, N. 2009, 'Community experiences, perceptions of and attitudes to contaminated land and its remediation: an analysis of metropolitan and local newspapers in Australia', Australian Technology Park, Sydney NSW, April 2009.
White, S. & Cordell, D.J. 2009, 'Pathways to phosphorus security: the long-term perspective', Australian Fertilizer Outlook conference, Sydney, Australia, September 2009 in Australian Fertilizer Outlook conference, ed Australian Association of Agricultural Consultants WA Inc., Australian Association of Agricultural Consultants WA Inc., Sydney, Australia.
Journal articles
Cordell, D.J., Drangert, J. & White, S. 2009, 'The Story of Phosphorus: Global food security and food for thought', Global Environmental Change, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 292-305.
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McLellan, B.C., Corder, G.D., Giurco, D., Green, S. 2009, 'Incorporating sustainable development in the design of mineral processing operations - Review and analysis of current approaches', Journal of Cleaner Production, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], vol. 17, no. 16, pp. 1414-1425.
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Books
Giurco, D., Carrard, N.R. & Inman, M. 2009, Water end-use measurement: a guide to study design, sampling and smart metering technology, 1, VDM Verlag Dr Muller, Germany.
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Other
Cordell, D.J. 2009, 'A new global challenge for food security: Peak Phosphorus', The Organic Way Magazine (Food Security Feature, Issue 2), Magazine, pp. 10-12.
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2008
Project reports
Cordell, D.J. & White, S. 2008, 'The Story of Phosphorus: Sustainability implications of global fertilizer scarcity for Australia - discussion paper', Discussion paper for the National Workshop on the Future of Phosphorus, [prepared for Australian National Workshop on the Future of Phosphorus], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney, pp. 1-21.
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Cordell, D.J. & White, S. 2008, 'The Story of Phosphorus: Sustainability implications of global fertilizer scarcity for Australia - synthesis report', Synthesis Report for the National Workshop on the Future of Phosphorus, [prepared for Australian National Workshop on the Future of Phosphorus, November 2008], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney, pp. 1-12.
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Conference papers
Cordell, D.J. 2008, 'Phosphorus, food and 'messy' problems: A systemic inquiry into the management of a critical global resource', ANZSYS Australia New Zealand Systems Society Conference, Edith Cowan University, December 2008 in ANZSYS 2008, ed David Cook, [prepared for As an author, I agree that a digital copy of this output may be placed in UTSiResearch, UTS' institutional repository.], SECAU - Security Research Centre, Edith Cowan University, Perth, pp. 1-15.
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Cordell, D.J. 2008, 'The Story of Phosphorus: Missing global goverance of a critical resource - Preliminary findings from 2 years of doctoral research', SENSE Earth System Governance Conference, VU University, Amsterdam, August 2008 in SENSE Earth System Governance, Amsterdam, Netherlands, pp. 1-25.
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Giurco, D., Schmidt, P. & McLellan, B.C. 2008, 'Australian Life Cycle Initiative (AusLCI) & CSRP database: Australian data', CSRPa??08 Conference, Brisbane, Australia, November 2008.
Plant, R.A., Herriman, J. & Partridge, E.Y. 2008, 'Community attitudes to in-situ remediation of contaminated sites', CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE) Conference, Adelaide, April 2008.
Riedy, C. 2008, 'Peak oil', Spirituality in the Pub, Jamberoo Hotel, Sydney, Australia, May 2008.
2007
Project reports
Partridge, E.Y. 2007, 'Food waste trial: Results of resident feedback workshop', [prepared for Woollahra Municipal Council], Institute for Sustainable Futures, Sydney.
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Conference papers
Cordell, D.J. & Kerschner, C. 2007, 'Governing global resource peaks: the case of peak oil and peak phosphorus', Institutional Analysis of Sustainability Problems, Bratislava, Slovak Republic, June 2007, [prepared for prepared for 2007 workshop 'Institutional Analysis of Sustainability Problems', as part of the Marie Curie THEMES from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)], Bratislava, Slovak Republic.
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Journal articles
Giurco, D. & Petrie, J. 2007, 'Strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of copper: new technologies, more recycling or demand management?', Minerals Engineering, vol. 20, no. 9, pp. 842-853.
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2006
Project reports
Cordell, D.J. 2006, 'Urine diversion & reuse in Australia: A homeless paradigm or sustainable solution for the future? (Masters thesis)', [prepared for Master's Thesis for Linkoping University, Sweden], The Tema Institute, Department of Water and Environmental Studies, Linkoping University, Sweden, pp. 1-141.
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Herriman, J. & White, S. 2006, 'Practitioners review of the EarthWorks Programme in Southern Sydney', [prepared for SSROC], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney.
Conference papers
Giurco, D. & Petrie, J. 2006, 'Managing material flows and impacts for copper', Material, Mineral and Metal Ecology MME06, Cape Town, November 2006 in Material, Mineral and Metal Ecology MME06, ed Wills J., MME06, Cape Town.
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2005
Project reports
White, S. & Cordell, D.J. 2005, 'Beyond Recycling - An Integrated Waste Management Framework for Local Government - Part A: Developing an Integrated Waste Management Strategy and Empowering the Community', [prepared for Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales], Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, pp. 1-37.
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Conference papers
Giurco, D., Stewart, M. & Petrie, J. 2005, 'Understanding industrial ecology across scales: developing a reference schema', 11th Annual Sustainable Development Research Conference, Helsinki, June 2005 in 11th Annual Sustainable Development Research Conference, Inderscience Publishers, Helsinki.
2004
Project reports
White, S. & Cordell, D.J. 2004, 'Beyond Recycling - An Integrated Waste Management Framework for Local Government - Part B: Recycling in Context - the Current Situation', [prepared for Local Government Association of New South Wales and the Shires Association of New South Wales], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney, Australia.
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White, S., Lansbury, N., Nheu, N. & Cordell, D.J. 2004, 'Review of the National Packaging Covenant', [prepared for Nature Conservation Council of NSW], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney.
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2003
Conference papers
Giurco, D., Stewart, M. & Petrie, J. 2003, 'The strategic assessment of value-chain and environment (SAVE) methodology: demonstrated for the case of copper', Ann Arbor, USA, June 2003 in 2nd International Society for Industrial Ecology Conference, International Society for Industrial Ecology, Ann Arbor, USA.
Stewart, M., Giurco, D. & Petrie, J. 2003, 'A sustainability analysis of the metals value chain: a focus on copper', Proceedings of XXII International Mineral Processing Congress, Cape Town, October 2003 in Proceedings of XXII International Mineral Processing Congress, IMPC, Cape Town, pp. 572-582.
Warnken, M. & Giurco, D. 2003, 'Use of biomass as a fossil fuel replacement in Australian cement kilns', Sydney, December 2003 in Bioenergy Australia 2003 Conference, Sydney.
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2002
Project reports
Young, E. & Cordell, D.J. 2002, 'Waste minimisation and management strategy', [prepared for prepared for Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney.
Conference papers
Diesendorf, M.O. 2002, 'Sustainable economics and business', InFoRM 2000 National Workshop on Integrated Food Production and Resource Management in Proceedings of the InFoRM 2000 National Workshop on Integrated Food Production and Resource Management, ed Kev Warburton, Usha Pilai-McGarry & Deborah Ramage, Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, pp. 12-14.
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Giurco, D., Stewart, M. & Petrie, J. 2002, 'Recycling within the global copper industry', Joint SETAC/ISIE Symposium, Barcelona, November 2002 in Joint SETAC/ISIE Symposium, SETAC/ISIE, Barcelona.
White, S. & Aisbett, E. 2002, 'Container deposit legislation - an independent assessment of the introduction of CDL in NSW', LGAQ Waste Conference 2002 - Funding the Future, Mackay, Queensland, July 2002, Local Government Association of Queensland.
2001
Project reports
Banfield, K., Campbell, S. & Mason, C. 2001, 'Submission to SEPP 66: Integrating land use and transport', Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney, pp. 1-26.
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Cordell, D.J. 2001, 'Improving carrying capacity determination: material flux analysis of Phosphorus through sustainable Aboriginal communities (Hons thesis)', [prepared for BE (Env) Hons thesis], University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Cordell, D.J. & Young, E. 2001, 'Waste minimisation and management strategy: stage 1', [prepared for Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney, pp. 1-65.
Kuiper, G., Blackadder, J., Slapp, B. & Hendriks, C. 2001, 'Shop Smart, Buy Green: a consumer's guide to saving money and reducing environmental impacts', Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra, Australia.
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White, S. 2001, 'Independent Advice on Container Deposit Legislation in the Northern Territory', [prepared for NT Department of Lands Planning and Environment], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney.
White, S. 2001, 'Independent Review of Container Deposit Legislation in New South Wales', [prepared for Hon Bob Debus, Minister for the Environment], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney.
White, S., Calvert, F., Cordell, D.J., O'Rourke, A., Waters, S.C. & Young, E. 2001, 'Independent Review of Container Deposit Legislation in NSW - Vol 1. Extended Producer Responsibility: Principles, Policy and Practice in NSW', [prepared for NSW Minister for the Environment], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney.
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White, S., Aisbett, E., Awad, I., Bubna-Litic, K., Calvert, F., Chanan, V., Cordell, D.J., Hendriks, C., Lee, N., O'Rourke, A., Palmer, J.M., Robinson, J., Young, E. & Sarac, K. 2001, 'Independent Review of Container Deposit Legislation in NSW - Vol 2. Costs and Benefits of Container Deposit Legislation in NSW', Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney.
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White, S., Aisbett, E., Awad, I., Bubna-Litic, K., Calvert, F., Chanan, V., Cordell, D.J., Hendriks, C., Lee, N., O'Rourke, A., Palmer, J.M., Robinson, J., Sarac, K. & Young, E. 2001, 'Independent Review of Container Deposit Legislation in NSW - Vol 3. Consultation and Social Research', [prepared for Minister for the Environment], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney.
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Conference papers
Stewart, M., Giurco, D. & Petrie, J. 2001, 'Decision making for sustainability: the case of minerals development in Australia', 6th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, Melbourne, October 2001.
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2000
Project reports
Young, E., Carew, A. & White, S. 2000, 'Ku-ring-gai Campus Refurbishment', [prepared for UTS], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney.
Young, E., Carew, A. & White, S. 2000, 'Waste Minimisation Study', [prepared for UTS], Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, Sydney.
Journal articles
Edgerton, B.D., McNevin, D., Wong, C.H., Menoud, P., Barford, J.P. & Mitchell, C.A. 2000, 'Strategies for dealing with piggery effluent in Australia: the SBR as a solution', Water Science And Technology, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 123-126.
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Kent, J.C. 2000, 'Waste minimization - dematerialising the material economy', Waste Management Association of Australia News, vol. 1, no. June, pp. 10-11.
1999
Conference papers
Carew, A., Robinson, D. & White, S. 1999, 'The benefits of indoor water efficiency for on-site system performance', On-site '99, University of New England, Armidale, July 1999 in Proceedings of On-site '99 conference: making on-site wastewater systems work, ed Patterson, R.A., Lanfax Laboratories, Armidale, Australia, pp. 75-83.
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Edgerton, B.D., Mitchell, C.A., McNevin, D., Wong, D.H., Barford, J.P. & Menoud, P. 1999, 'Strategies for dealing with piggery effluent in Australia: the SBR as a solution', 4th International Specialized Conference on Small Wastewater Treatment Plants, April 1999 in 4th International Specialized Conference on Small Wastewater Treatment Plants, Stratford upon Avon, UK.
White, S. & Robinson, D.G. 1999, 'Costs and benefits of reducing wastewater flows through improving the efficiency of water using appliances', 18th Federal Convention of the Australian Water and Wastewater Association, Adelaide, Australia, April 1999 in 18th Federal Convention of the Australian Water and Wastewater Association, Executive Summaries, Australian Water and Wastewater Association, Sydney, Australia, pp. 63-64.
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1998
Conference papers
Simi, A.L., Mitchell, C.A. 1998, 'Hydraulic performance of a constructed wetland treating oil refinery wastewater', International Association of Water Quality Biennial, Vancouver, June 1998 in International Association of Water Quality Biennial, Vancouver.
Journal articles
Picton, T. 1998, 'Aluminium: "Green Metal"?', Mining Monitor, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 5-6.
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News
09 Jan 2012
Geologic Resource Supply-Demand Model
14 Dec 2011
Banksia award for our phosphorus research
23 Nov 2011
It's raining kangaroos: the ups and downs of kangaroo management
14 Nov 2011
08 Nov 2011
UTS:Newsroom Research on peak phosphorus wins national award
07 Nov 2011
02 Nov 2011
A sustainable food future starting with Meat Free Mondays
19 Oct 2011
04 Oct 2011
Radio interview with Dustin Moore on recycling
19 Sep 2011
Vision 2040: Mining, minerals and innovation
29 Aug 2011
Rare supply: the trace minerals powering our gadgets
04 Jul 2011
Leading a new vision for Australia's mineral future
04 Jul 2011
22 Jun 2011
Painting a picture for the future of mining in Australia
15 Jun 2011
Radio interview with Damien Giurco about Mineral Futures
14 Jun 2011
Leading a national conversation on mining and Australia's future economy
04 May 2011
The effects of contamination and its remediation
19 Apr 2011
Phosphorus: a crisis we do not have to have
08 Apr 2011
Food security program on ABC TV
28 Mar 2011
Jumping up and down over kangaroo issue
01 Mar 2011
Launch of the Global Phosphorus Network
22 Feb 2011
Egypt's troubles help to boost phosphate export
10 Feb 2011
Radio interview with Stuart White on phosphorus supplies
09 Feb 2011
Moroccan resources in the spotight
07 Feb 2011
Turmoil in North Africa puts heat on phosphate
07 Feb 2011
04 Feb 2011
04 Feb 2011
Unstable Middle East threatens phosphate
04 Feb 2011
04 Feb 2011
Phosphate threat to world food supply
04 Feb 2011
04 Feb 2011
Mid-East unrest could increase global phosphorus threat
04 Feb 2011
Unstable Middle East threatens phosphate
04 Feb 2011
Radio interview with Stuart White about phosphate reserves
19 Jan 2011
An element of concern: phosphorus, food and our future
20 Dec 2010
16 Dec 2010
Kangaroo still a good option for Christmas
16 Dec 2010
14 Dec 2010
14 Dec 2010
Rain sets scene for roo bonanza: long grass likely to disguise mob numbers
13 Dec 2010
Radio interview with Dror Ben-Ami about reasons given for culling kangaroos
03 Dec 2010
Radio news story on culling kangaroos
01 Dec 2010
Radio interview with Dror Ben-Ami about culling kangaroos
01 Dec 2010
Radio interview with Dror Ben-Ami about culling kangaroos
01 Dec 2010
Radio interview with Dror Ben-Ami about culling and eating kangaroos
01 Dec 2010
Radio interview about kangaroo culling
01 Dec 2010
No numbers to support kangaroo culling: report
01 Dec 2010
Radio interview with Dror Ben-Ami about culling kangaroos
01 Dec 2010
Radio interview with Keely Boom about THINKK
01 Dec 2010
Culling of kangaroos 'misguided'
29 Nov 2010
Little evidence to justify roo culls: research
29 Nov 2010
29 Nov 2010
Radio news story on culling kangaroos
29 Nov 2010
Food for thought as roo culling reasons come under fire
29 Nov 2010
29 Nov 2010
The future of the Australian cotton industry: a community perspective
26 Nov 2010
17 Nov 2010
Mining new ideas to help boost industry
15 Nov 2010
Beyond the tax: a smarter vision for mining in Australia to 2040
11 Nov 2010
Bright future for rubbish reduction
04 Nov 2010
Mineral's tricky route out of Africa
03 Nov 2010
01 Nov 2010
Kinglake West sustainable sewerage project
27 Oct 2010
14 Oct 2010
Radio interview with Stuart White about peak phosphorus
01 Oct 2010
Peak phosphorus still a threat to food security, despite new report
29 Sep 2010
Phosphorus research a Banskia award finalist
10 Sep 2010
02 Sep 2010
Radio interview with Stuart White about inefficient use of phosphorous
30 Aug 2010
Phosphorous shortage threat to food
30 Aug 2010
Peak phosphorus: a potential threat to Australian agriculture
25 Aug 2010
23 Aug 2010
23 Aug 2010
23 Aug 2010
Peak phosphorus fuels food fears
05 Aug 2010
A new way to look at the value of minerals
05 Aug 2010
Phosphorus shortage threatens Australian farming
07 Jun 2010
Radio interview with Damien Giurco about mining industry
24 May 2010
Peak Metals - Are we running out of the metals we need?
30 Apr 2010
Peak phosphorus concerns prompt research
27 Apr 2010
23 Apr 2010
23 Apr 2010
Peak Minerals: new report and workshop
22 Apr 2010
Peak Minerals National Forum - Sydney 2010
08 Apr 2010
Lack of phosphorus threat to global food production
15 Mar 2010
Henry doubts viability of roo harvesting
15 Mar 2010
09 Mar 2010
Radio interview with Jade Herriman about bi-annual council pick up for rubbish
25 Feb 2010
Phosphate's big squeeze is coming
04 Feb 2010
Research into the future of minerals
21 Jan 2010
Peak phosphorous: mankind's latest threat
21 Jan 2010
13 Jan 2010
Major corporates working towards first industrial ecology project
23 Dec 2009
Western Sydney businesses get with the waste program
11 Nov 2009
Waste exchange program targets significant industrial hub
11 Nov 2009
30 Oct 2009
Radio interview with Damien Giurco about recyling
29 Oct 2009
Peak Phosphorus: Australian farming under threat
12 Oct 2009
22 Sep 2009
11 Sep 2009
Radio interview with Stuart White about bottled water
27 Jul 2009
Radio interview with Stuart White on peak phosphorus
13 Jul 2009
Peak Phosphorus: a more important 'peak' than oil?
08 Jul 2009
21 May 2009
Radio interview with Dana Cordell
05 May 2009
05 May 2009
Radio interview with Stuart White about recycling
03 Apr 2009
08 Jan 2009
The future of mining communities
08 Jan 2009
26 Nov 2008
Radio interview with Prof Stuart White about the global supplies of phosphorus.
26 Nov 2008
Sources of P other than the rare rock.
26 Nov 2008
26 Nov 2008
A Hong Kong company is linked to Morocco's brutal exploitation of Western Sahara.
25 Aug 2008
Scientists warn of lack of vital phosphorus as biofuels raise demand
23 Jul 2008
23 Jul 2008
10 Jul 2008
Scientists warn of lack of vital phosphorus as biofuels raise demand
24 Jun 2008
Good jobs go to waste: recycling and the environment are growth industries short of people
03 Jun 2008
27 May 2008
Radio interview with Stuart White
10 Apr 2008
Radio interview with Stuart White about container deposit legislation.
18 Feb 2008
Cans or glass? Mmm, this requires a think over a drink.
10 Jan 2008
Events
09 Mar 2011
03 Feb 2011
18 Nov 2010
Vision 2040: Innovation in mining & minerals
14 Nov 2010
Eating the Earth: how should we eat to ensure a sustainable future
18 Feb 2009
Industrial Ecology Opportunities and Challenges for Melbourne workshop
01 May 2007
Whose responsibility? Food, diet and sustainable business
11 Oct 2005
05 Nov 2003
Postgraduate topics
Big picture questions
The use of minerals and energy resources underpins the delivery of essential and non-essential services to our society. Our patterns of use give rise to impacts which are unsustainable. Additionally we discard enormous volumes of consumer waste to landfill - when is this a waste or an untapped resource?
- How would we cycle resources to provide services required in a sustainable economy?
- What new business models are required?
- What can be achieved at different intervention points?
- How is responsibility shared: government, producer, consumer?- What role could industrial ecology play in providing a metaphor for the functioning of a sustainable economy?
For more information about this area contact Dr Damien Giurco.
Possible PhD topics
- Peak minerals and metals in Australia: strategies for maximising future value
- Minerals. metals and sustainability: perceptions and practices
- Through the Centre for Sustainable Resource Processing there is a funded opportunity for a postgraduate student to explore what it would take to implement carbon neutrality in an industrial region - what gains can be made through efficiency, technology and where do offsets fit? Further information.
