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The Alimentary Systems journal · Aotearoa NZ

Unconventional Gold.

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

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Dec 10, 2025
Biogas & BiomethaneBiosolids & Sludge

NZ Water Review Shines a Light on PFAS Contamination

What It Means for Biosolids

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Dec 2, 2025
Biogas & BiomethaneBiosolids & SludgeWastewater Regulation

New Biosolids Regulations

What Councils Need to Know About Co-Digestion Solutions

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Aug 12, 2025
Biosolids & SludgeCarbon Markets & ETSMethane & Emissions

Why New Zealand's ETS is Doomed

The Case for Gross Emissions Reductions

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Mar 4, 2025
Biosolids & SludgeMethane & EmissionsWastewater Regulation

Taumata Arowai

Wastewater Standards for NZ

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Dec 10, 2024
Biogas & BiomethaneBiosolids & SludgeCarbon Markets & ETS

What Sets ASL Apart?

Q&A with Seth Scott - PJM for Sustainability at Infrastructure Sustainability Council

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Jun 13, 2024
Biosolids & SludgeClimate & Waste PolicyImpact & Investment

Waste Disposal Levy Amendment Bill

Political Party Debate Breakdown & Opinion

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Jun 10, 2024
Biosolids & SludgeClimate & Waste PolicyMethane & Emissions

California's Senate Bill 1383

Embracing Sustainable Practices

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Feb 26, 2024
Biosolids & Sludge

Addressing Soil Erosion through Organic Waste Management

As the communities of Nelson and Tasman stand on the precipice of environmental and financial difficulty, the pressing issue of landfill organics and its far-reaching consequences demands our immediat...

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Jan 29, 2024
Biosolids & SludgeCompany NewsWastewater Regulation

Alimentary Systems Partners with SiteCare and Smart Environmental

Alimentary Systems Limited, a pioneering company in waste management solutions in New Zealand, has recently announced groundbreaking collaborations with two key players in the environmental sector – S...

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Jul 19, 2022
Biogas & BiomethaneBiosolids & SludgeImpact & Investment

Improved environmental accounting & intelligent systems to future-proof agriculture.

EHF Fellow Harmaan Madon and Dr Kate Meyer of the Planetary Accounting Network to discuss practical industry solutions for tackling the climate crisis. With a foreword by Owen Gaffney from the Stockho...

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Jun 29, 2022
Biogas & BiomethaneBiosolids & SludgeClimate & Waste Policy

Did you know a cow can solve our emissions and energy crisis?

Check out our shortened version of the Alimentary Systems Creative HQ pitch from Wellington Zoo. Find out how cow inspired our solution to; Reduce capital spending & save rate payers money Create bioe...

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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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