Inspiring the Next Generation
Last month, Sotera Fire Engineering had the pleasure of welcoming Poppy to our Brisbane office. Poppy, a high school student with a budding passion for fire engineering, joined us for…
Managing the Growing Risk of Lithium-ion Batteries in Waste Facilities
The widespread use of lithium-ion (LiBs) presents an ongoing and significant challenge to Australia’s waste management operations. As the volume of discarded Libs continues to rise, so too does the…
The Fire Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries (LiBs) in Australia’s Waste Sector – Causes, Prevention and Response
Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are an escalating fire hazard within Australia’s waste management and resource recovery industry. According to the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 battery-related…