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Edge and Macquarie University microalgae research published
Scott Grierson (Aquatic Biomass Solutions), Vladimir Strezov (Associate Professor at Macquarie University) and Jonas Bengtsson’s work “Life cycle assessment of a microalgae biomass cultivation, bio-oil extraction and pyrolysis processing regime“ has been published in the academic journal Algal Research. Abstract: Life cycle assessment (LCA) of a microalgae biomass cultivation, bio-oil extraction and pyrolysis processing regime is a useful means [...]
Edge Environment is hiring!
Sustainability Analysts – Senior and Associate We need a highly self-motivated person to contribute to a short-term project conducting supply chain/procurement evaluation work with a leading client. There is the potential for the role to move to a longer term opportunity. The successful candidate will be a flexible, creative, ambitious qualified consultant/analyst with a keen interest in [...]
Edge project work at 2013 ALCAS Conference
At Edge we are very proud to announce that our clients will be presenting the outcomes from our projects, their benefits and experience at the 2013 National Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society (ALCAS) Conference, to be held in from July 15th - 18th in Manly. The clients we have assisted are Inghams, to understand the lifecycle [...]
Sustainable Supply Chain Workshop
Edge Environment continues to advance the uptake of sustainable procurement best practice, building on our experience and successful client engagements. Associate Director Danielle Mulder will be delivering a series of workshops on the topic of Sustainable Supply Chains, for members of the NSW Office of Heritage and Environment’s Sustainability Advantage program. The first workshop of [...]
3rd National Sustainable Food Summit
Edge attended the 3rd Annual National Sustainable Food Summit in Melbourne on March 20th and 21st. This event is a gathering of minds involved in the growth, processing, retailing, R&D and policy development of food in Australia. With a rapidly growing population globally, increased wealth, changing consumption preferences and demand for more food overall will [...]
Do biofuels have a lower carbon footprint?
The simplified life cycle of biofuels starts by the source material (e.g. biomass) absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere, and emitting the absorbed carbon when being burnt as fuel, which is then available for biofuel crops for absorption. According to this simplified life cycle, biofuels should have a net zero effect on CO2 levels. However, the [...]
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