Wasting away: There will soon be no refuse removal done in Australia's Maroochydore, a business area near Brisbane. In an effort to become the "cleanest and greenest" spot in the country, the city has decided to create an underground automated waste system. Instead of using mobile rubbish bins, waste will be transported at up to 70km/h through a system of underground vacuum pipes that is six-and-a-half kilometres long. Sunshine Coast Council mayor Mark Jamieson said that what is called the "Envac system" would service apartments, businesses and public spaces. The hi-tech, automated waste collection system is to be part of the new 53ha Maroochydore CBD, and will be installed in stages over the next 10 years.NO OILA new American bus doesn't even need the smell of an oil rag to run. The electric bus launched in Los Angeles last week can travel 560 kilometres on a single charge. Called the Proterra, the vehicle leaves its competitors in the shade with its 660kWh battery - the largest Tesla Model S only has a 100kWh battery. Sales in electric buses across the US are 220% higher this year than last, and the manufacturer plans to double production next year. It is estimated that its 312 buses across America have saved 540 000 gallons (2 044 122 litres) of diesel fuel.TECHNO BITEFlash those ''extra-pearly" whites with the help of technology, your smartphone and an app. The Oral-B Genius 9000 and 8000 toothbrush system helps you to track where you're brushing, how well and for how long. "Position detection technology" is a combination of motion sensor technology in the toothbrush and, using your phone's camera, video recognition that shows you where you're brushing. On screen, your teeth are split into six different zones that turn white when you've brushed sufficiently. If a red light comes on you are brushing too hard. It also stores your brushing history. The product comes with a special phone holder that attaches to your bathroom mirror and a travel case with a built-in charger. ..