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Australbricks

Published on Dec 02, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Sustainability Model In Manufacturing

Case Study: Austral Bricks
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A Brief History

The 4 Sustainable Business Model

  • Natural Capitalism
  • Cradle to Cradle
  • Natural Edge
  • Industrial Ecology

Brickmaking

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Industry Trends

  • Declining Resources (Natural Gas, Suitable Clay for production)
  • Tighter Compliance Regulations
  • Land Releases and Dwelling Approvals
  • Cost of Living – Consumers unable to purchase new dwellings due to increased costs
  • Competition from other building materials

Challenges

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  • How can we deal with Carbon Tax?
  • How can we deal with depleting Natural Resources?
  • What can we do that is better for the atmosphere?
  • Is there an alternative to the resources that we are currently using
Why are we going for sustainable model?

-Pushed by current day condition on gas prices

-Driven By Global Business Necessity.

-Potentially being the market leader

-Potentially discovering a new sustainable way of operation



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Alternative Fuel:
Landfill Gas+OGM+Recycled Water

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This Is Landfill Gas
(or a very artistic representation of it)

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Landfill Gas

  • An Alternative Fuel
  • Less Impact On Material

Landfill Gas Pipeline

LANDFILL GASES COMPOSITION

OGM

Organic Growth Material

OGM

  • Sourced from Everyday Waste
  • Originally a soil conditioner
  • Has a High calorific value
  • Replaces Sawdust as an Additive

OGM USAGE BENEFITS

(OGM)
(Its just looks cooler when you zoom in)

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Carbon Emission

Recycled Water

FIRST YEAR USAGE 8,000 KL (APPROX.)

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CARBON NEUTRAL BRICKS!

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