Month: September 2025

The Challenge Water use in Torres Strait Island communities can significantly outstrip supply on many islands, with households using over one thousand litres per day. Due to high water usage, desalination systems are frequently used to generate sufficient drinking water, which are energy intensive and expensive to run, particularly in off-grid communities relying on diesel … Read more

The Challenge During the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia faced an unexpected infrastructure crisis. As toilet paper shortages swept the nation, many households turned to wet wipes as an alternative. Unlike toilet paper, wet wipes don’t dissolve in water—instead, they become caught up in sewer infrastructure, creating massive blockages and costly maintenance issues for water utilities. This … Read more