Eco Innovation AwardPresented forProducts, services, designs and...

Eco Innovation Award

Presented for
Products, services, designs and new business models that achieved new efficiencies and/or reductions in energy, materials, resources and waste from a lifecycle perspective.

The Banksia judging process aims to identify and celebrate the best of the best, in terms of how they contribute to a more sustainable Australia. This year Banksia judges chose 3 nominations as worthy of recognition as finalists from the number of submissions in the eco innovation category. After lengthy consideration, and on the basis of the material presented, the judges have not declared a winner this year.



The judges commended the three finalists for their commitment and enthusiasm and encourage them to continue with their efforts.


Intec, Making Light of Heavy Metals
Intec Ltd, NSW
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A publicly-listed Australian company, Intec Ltd has ‘cracked the nut’ of an industry problem that has waited decades for a viable technology and engineering solution.

At its Burnie Research Facility, Intec developed a process to recycle heavy metal-contaminated inorganic waste materials, which are produced by industrial manufacturers globally.
Intec’s process is being used to recycle a Tasmanian manufacturer’s heavy metal sludge that has built up over more than a decade. Environmental regulations classify this waste as unacceptable for landfill disposal, even after conventional treatment. Using Intec’s technology, the waste material is transformed into saleable metal sulphide concentrate and a non-saleable clear water by-product suitable for discharge to sewer.