The Human Touch: Why People Still Outperform AI in Recycling, and AI's Thirsty Secret

In the quest for a more sustainable future, technology often promises revolutionary solutions. Artificial intelligence (AI) is frequently touted as the answer to many of our environmental challenges, including improving efficiency in resource recovery and recycling facilities. However, when it comes to the intricate task of sorting materials on a picking line, human workers currently hold a significant advantage. What's more, the very AI systems designed to help us often come with a hidden environmental cost: vast amounts of water.

Community Powering a Sustainable Future: Woodridge State High and Industry 6.0 in Action

Climate Action SchoolsShan Cox18 September 2025Industry 6.0, Functional Sustainability, Circular Economy in Schools, Resource recovery, Renewable Energy, Community collaboration, Industry Partnership, QLD Gaskets, Waste Recycling Industries QldComment

A Business Manager’s Perspective: The Climate Action Schools Advantage

As the Business Manager at Woodridge State High School, I am always on the lookout to save operational cost for the school and to help facilitate student learning in a practical, real world experience. I want to share our positive experience with a program called Climate Action Schools.

Like many schools, managing waste effectively and controlling associated costs has always been a challenge. We recently implemented the Climate Action Schools program, which provides a practical, system-based approach to resource recovery right here at school.