Industry News
The zero-emission Black Cab gets a redesign
The London Taxi Company has unveiled the new design for its next-generation, zero-emission capable Black Cab, the TX5. The design concept draws on more than 60 years of style that have made the Black Cab an iconic sight on the streets of London. [ + ]
How are Coca-Cola and cane farmers saving the Great Barrier Reef?
The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Amatil have announced that they are on track to meet their 2020 water replenishment goal by the end of 2015. [ + ]
Eco Expo Asia is on this week
The 10th edition of Eco Expo Asia will open its doors from 28–31 October 2015 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. Each day of the show will address growing concerns in the environment protection industry under the theme of 'Embracing a Green and Sustainable Future'. [ + ]
Australian Technologies Competition winners announced
Australia's best technology companies have been announced at the 2015 Australian Technologies Competition Showcase and Awards event. [ + ]
Combined wind/solar plant to be built in Queensland
Windlab and Eurus Energy have announced a 50/50 joint venture to build the Kennedy Energy Park plant — the first large-scale hybrid solar/wind plant to be constructed in Australia. [ + ]
Emerson acquires IntelliSAW
Emerson has acquired IntelliSAW, a provider of systems that protect electric power transmission and distribution equipment by measuring and monitoring temperature, humidity and partial discharge using advanced sensor and analytic technologies. [ + ]
Winners announced for 2015 Green Globe Awards
NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman has congratulated the 21 winners of this year's Green Globe Awards for their role in leading sustainable development across the economy and community. [ + ]
Catchment health is key to water quality
The 2015 Healthy Waterways Report Card recognises the increasing amount of sediment entering South East Queensland waterways as the number one issue affecting water quality. [ + ]
Companies need to provide non-financial disclosures, investors say
Companies need to provide non-financial disclosures that outline visible, measurable risks to the company's performance or risk losing their potential investment, according to a survey of institutional investors conducted by EY. [ + ]
New Zealand celebrates innovations in sustainability
The winners of the New Zealand Innovators Awards 2015 were announced on 21 October, showcasing a large array of New Zealand organisations demonstrating world-class innovation. [ + ]
Melbourne strengthens its resilience
The University of Melbourne and City of Melbourne are joining together to strengthen Melbourne's resilience in the face of sustainability challenges, including global warming. [ + ]
WGV will be a Waterwise Development
The WGV at White Gum Valley residential development has been recognised for its innovative water-saving initiatives, earning the Water Corporation's Waterwise Development endorsement. [ + ]
Industrial by-products clean up mercury pollution
Dr Justin Chalker has led the development of a new, cheap, non-toxic polymer that literally sucks mercury out of water and soil. [ + ]
Community recycling forum coming to Hobart
Community Recycling Network Australia is bringing its annual forum to Hobart from 12–13 November. The forum is a gathering of community recyclers, waste industry professionals and local government representatives who are passionate about supporting the growth of community recycling in Australia. [ + ]
Electric cars powered by Yingli Solar
Yingli Solar has completed the installation of a residential solar system in the suburb of Blackburn, Melbourne, designed to produce enough solar energy to power two electric cars. [ + ]