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Back in 2011, Australia announced the ‘Clean Energy Future Plan’, which gave transitional assistance to clean-tech businesses and start-ups, as well as existing companies who were willing to become greener. Through this plan, eight hundred million dollars were made available to companies who looked to reduce emissions in different ways within a carbon-constrained economy.
As well as this, the Australian government became willing to invest two hundred million in new clean-tech innovations; pursuing the research and development energy technologies. Here are five Australian clean tech start-ups to keep your eyes on in 2013.
Enlighten Australia
Enlighten look towards reducing energy wastage within the lighting industry. Using Enlighten Australia’s LED lights, commercial, industrial and even residential properties benefit from up energy savings as high as 93%. Within three years, Enlighten’s clients will achieve a return of investment; making the lights pretty sought after in the industry.
Biofiba
According to Biofiba’s website; Biofiba summed up is ‘Renewable, Sustainable, Carbon Reducing, Biodegradable and Composite Materials’. What Biofiba claim to have manufactured is a new organic material, comprised from organic starches and fibres which come from renewable non-food sources. The main product which Biofiba push is a new alternative to the shipping pallet, called the ‘Biofiba88’. The Biofiba88 decomposes naturally and safely without causing any danger to a landfill or general environment.
Polymeric Powders Company
The Polymeric Powders Company is an innovative start-up which manufactures polymeric powders from reclaimed, recycled materials. After the company manufactures the polymeric powders, they proceed to sell them back into the industry as a near-perfect material; replacing the need for companies to use virgin rubber & elastic materials when in the process of making high-end products. The recycled materials that the business company harvest their powders from are usually from old tyres and used conveyor belts.
Aeratron
Aeratron claims to be the world’s most eco-efficient fan. On top of this, it is completely silent and aimed at use for both residential and commercial properties. Using bio-mimetic engineering and taking inspiration from nature itself, Aeratron market a completely unique range of eco-efficient fans which the world has never seen before. As well as energy savings as large as fifty percent being made for the client, actual health benefits are seen (SIDS risk cut by seventy percent) and an overall boost in productivity. It’s only a matter of time until these fans leave the island of Australia.
Skycool
As stated on their website, Skycool seemingly ‘defies the conventional laws of physics’. Through an innovative heat reflective paint technology, Skycool combats the need for huge ventilation & air conditioning systems by reducing overheating in metal roofed buildings. Through using Skycool, masses of power can be saved throughout Australia as temperatures cool within warehouses; ultimately reducing the amount of greenhouse gases pumped into the atmosphere. With Skycool’s main selling points being a huge reduction in energy bills, roof preservation and zero greenhouse gas emissions; Skycool is surely the way forward.
This is just a handful of the start-up companies to keep your eye on in Australia in 2013. With the government leaning on going green, many people are looking towards eco-innovation to making a swift Australian dollar or two… hopefully the rest of the world will start to follow suit.
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