Paving the path to sustainability RECYCLED materials were used to build a new shared use path on Stotts Lane. The Frankston South path was constructed using Polyrok. Recycled soft plastics are used in the concrete alternative. Frankston councillor Liam Hughes said that this was not the first time the material has been used in local paths. “In November 2020, council made history as the first council in Australia to use Polyrok in one of its projects – a footpath in Seaford,” he said “Polyrok is a sustainable alternative made from recycled soft plastics such as frozen pea bags and bread bags. It’s made right here in Frankston City by Car-
rum Downs firm Replas – Australia’s leading mixed recycled plastic manufacturer. It’s great to see waste such as soft plastics being repurposed for footpaths.” Replas managing director Mark Jacobsen said “from the first footpath in Seaford to the recent pour in Stotts Lane, council is demonstrating their commitment to circular economy practices. Their great work using the most problematic plastic, soft plastic, shows what is possible when we see this waste stream as a viable resource.” CR Liam Hughes at a new path on Stotts Lane. Picture: Supplied
THE South East Water building in Frankston. Picture: Gary Sissons
Water service commits to ‘net zero’ SOUTH East Water has committed to net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. Australia’s climate policy has been the subject of much discussion in recent times, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison having just returned from the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. A “plan” to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 was agreed to by the federal government last month, but key modelling was not released. South East Water, which is based out of Frankston, says it is on track to reach net zero emissions by 2050, and would look into ways to reach it by 2030. South East Water managing director Lara Olsen has acknowledged that companies in the water industry are big emitters worldwide. “The water industry is a huge contributor to
carbon emissions across the globe, but also at the forefront of trying to minimise the impacts of our operations. We use significant amounts of electricity to deliver fresh clean water and to treat waste water that gets flushed down the drain, but we also understand our obligation and duty to protect our environment and water sources,” she said. “COP26 brings together some of the most innovative brains on the planet, but there are home grown innovations and projects which also reduce our emissions. Using emerging technology our biosolid to biochar collaboration reduces the emissions used to transport the product for agricultural use. By adopting a circular economy approach and embracing innovation, technology and research we can achieve huge benefits for our
environment, customers and community. “We’re focused on creating a better world for our customers now, and for future generations. Net zero emissions are a key part of this and we’re proud to be joining others across the globe to help deliver this target.” South East Water has committed to installing solar panels at water recycling plants, installing a combined heat and power unit running on biogas produced with organic matter to provide 40 per cent of power to its Mt Martha water recycling plant, upgrading the Boneo water recycling plant to “generate and capture biogas reducing the electricity needed to treat wastewater”, introducing hybrid vehicles, and purchasing around 10,000 MWh of renewable energy from Kiamal Solar Farm every year.
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