Industry News
Clover Moore to give plenary keynote at Renewable Cities Australia Forum
The Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney, Clover Moore, will give the leading plenary keynote at Renewable Cities Australia Forum. [ + ]
New national body to encourage electric vehicle uptake
A national body that aims to drive the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia has been officially launched by ClimateWorks. [ + ]
German solar company opens Australian office
Solar project developer Wirsol, headquartered in Germany, has opened a new office in Sydney. [ + ]
Plan to reverse climate change presented in London
Some of the world's leading environmental experts met in London today to see how they can take forward an innovative strategy to reverse the human impact of climate change. [ + ]
Paint disposal scheme celebrates one year of operation
An Australian initiative to keep waste paint out of landfill has been an immediate success, with the industry-run Paintback scheme collecting more than one million kilograms of unwanted paint in its first year. [ + ]
Transport innovation awarded at Smart Cities Hackathon
Team MySpot took away the winning prize at Schneider Electric's Smart Cities Hackathon with a solution that harnesses artificial intelligence to help rail users identify carriage occupancy in real time and improve the travel experience. [ + ]
Interflow awarded three-year sewer rehabilitation project
Interflow has been awarded a three-year sewer rehabilitation and CCTV inspection project by the Lower Macquarie Water Utilities Alliance (LMWUA) — a collaboration of councils around the Lower Macquarie River Valley. [ + ]
Energy security a focus in 2017 Budget — but is it enough?
Australia's energy sector has been left somewhat underwhelmed following Tuesday night's Budget announcement. [ + ]
Nominations now open for 2017 Green Globe Awards
Nominations are now open for the NSW Government's 2017 Green Globe Awards — an annual awards program that celebrates exceptional environmental achievements and outstanding sustainability projects throughout the state. [ + ]
Generating power from polluted air
Belgian scientists have developed a device that both purifies polluted air and generates power at the same time. [ + ]
MCI Australia awarded for sustainability and CSR
MCI Australia has been presented with Meetings & Events Australia's (MEA) Corporate Social Responsibility Award for taking responsibility for the impact of its activities on clients, suppliers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders, as well as the environment. [ + ]
ISO standard for climate action framework under development
The ISO is developing a new International Standard, intended to give all organisations involved in climate action a framework for the development of consistent, comparable and improved methodologies in the fight against climate change. [ + ]
AccorHotels celebrates sustainability achievements
AccorHotels is celebrating the latest achievements of its Planet 21 sustainable development program, comprising a series of goals for 2020 based around four strategic priorities: work with its employees, involve its customers, innovate with its partners and work with local communities. [ + ]
Plastic film recycler among 200 Businesses of Tomorrow
Plastic film recycler Plastic Forests has been selected as one of Westpac's 200 Businesses of Tomorrow, marking itself out as one of a select group of businesses shaping Australia's future. [ + ]
Victorian govt surplus propped up by landfill levy, claims ACOR
The Australian Council of Recycling has stated its disappointment after learning that a large percentage of the Victorian Government's surplus for 2016–17 will come from the state's landfill levy. [ + ]
