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Waste-to-value, bioenergy and the carbon economy in Aotearoa — field notes from the living biorefinery.

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Oct 26, 2021
Biosolids & SludgeImpact & InvestmentMethane & Emissions

Designing The Circular Economy #ACF21

We were honoured to be a part of #ACF21 and share our vision. Transitioning to a circular economy is imperative if we are to mitigate the impacts of climate change. One approach is to look at our wast...

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Oct 21, 2021
Company News

Matthew Jackson on co-founding Alimentary

One of our founders Matthew has been involved in a wide variety of tech start-ups. He recently start down with Steven Moe on the Seeds podcast in episode 272 to discussed how learning about his early ...

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Oct 14, 2021
Carbon Markets & ETSImpact & InvestmentMethane & Emissions

When will ETS for NZ reach $475 /tonne?

The (DRAFT) New Zealand Infrastructure Strategy Rautaki Hanganga, o Aotearoa, has been released. The strategy is aimed at transforming our infrastructure requires us to seize opportunities that will m...

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Sep 29, 2021
Biogas & BiomethaneClimate & Waste PolicyImpact & Investment

Bioenergy in Aotearoa

Bioenergy will play a key role in reducing the world's reliance on extracted fuel sources in the race to emissions neutrality. Still, the biofuels mandate in New Zealand is only recent. Hear the recor...

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Aug 13, 2021
Carbon Markets & ETSClimate & Waste PolicyImpact & Investment

Our letter to Christchurch Council

21 May 2021 Re: Christchurch City Council Contractor Forum To: contractorforum@ccc.govt.nz From: Alimentary Systems Limited Re: Creating Value From Waste - Helping Council reach Carbon Zero Kia ora <n...

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Aug 3, 2021
Carbon Markets & ETSClimate & Waste PolicyMethane & Emissions

The future of waste compliance

Consumers care, They eat plant based meat We need biosecurity Should we put makers in the systems that are public While ETS is a emissions saving, all that happened was the true price was placed on th...

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Jul 31, 2021
Biogas & BiomethaneBiosolids & SludgeClimate & Waste Policy

Is New Zealand greenwashing?

We have been revising the eligibility for our project to qualify for certified emissions reductions. However, we are unable to establish a baseline in NZ for wastewater sludge emissions. We recognise ...

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Jul 29, 2021
Biogas & BiomethaneCarbon Markets & ETSClimate & Waste Policy

Circular Economy & Transition Engineering

The bioenergy sector in Europe, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Denmark differs from the New Zealand market and is, therefore, more mature due to the mechanism employed in each region. In Denmark, fo...

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Jul 29, 2021
Climate & Waste PolicyTe Ao MāoriWastewater Regulation

Te Tauihu Opportunity

# This hui was held Wednesday 28 July, 1:00 pm-2:15 pm NZST online. The hui was attended by members of Nelson and the surrounding community, including representatives of Nelson City Council, Wakatu In...

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Jul 26, 2021
Biosolids & SludgeClimate & Waste PolicyCompany News

Ask Me Anything

In this blog, we sit down with Harmaan and asked him a few questions about what he aims to achieve in New Zealand with climate change and 3waters reform. Provide us with a quick snapshot of the busine...

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Jul 11, 2021
Biogas & BiomethaneBiosolids & SludgeMethane & Emissions

Sh*t happens or....

Unless you're sick or starving, you're probably on the toilet at least once a day. While sitting on the loo often provides plenty of time for contemplation, have you ever wondered what happens once yo...

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Jun 16, 2021
Biogas & BiomethaneCarbon Markets & ETSClimate & Waste Policy

Transitioning from a Coal-and-Oil-based Energy Economy to a Bioenergy Economy

Energy and economic growth are inseparable and intertwined: you can’t have one without the other. As India struggles with its ‘usual’ challenges of ensuring economic growth and consumption, completing...

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