CSIRO has developed a tool that identifies ways to reduce the time and distance it takes to transport cattle around Australia, thus cutting the fuel costs, wear and tear and stress involved in the journey of this valuable commodity. [ + ]

Ten Western Sydney councils are taking a regional approach to waste management with the formation of the Western Sydney Regional Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy. [ + ]

The Australian Academy of Science has responded to the government's consultation on Australia's post-2020 carbon emissions target, recommending that Australia should aim to reduce its carbon emissions significantly over the next 15 years. [ + ]

The adage "out of sight, out of mind" applies to electricity use, according to new research from Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy. [ + ]

Carbon Trade Exchange has announced its platinum sponsorship of the Sustainable Innovation Forum 2015 - the largest business-focused side event to be held during the annual Conference of Parties. [ + ]

At the 2015 Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards, held in Sydney on 1 May, Australia's best developments, projects and professionals were acknowledged and celebrated for their achievements. [ + ]

Victorians who have demonstrated leadership in environmental sustainability are encouraged to share their work in the Premier's Sustainability Awards, which are now open for entries for 2015. [ + ]

Piccolo Developments, the designer of the luxury apartment building Elwood House, has incorporated green initiatives into the new building to ensure future residents are able to move with technology as it evolves. [ + ]

The City of Sydney's e-waste recycling program for apartments is going strong. Two tonnes of e-waste, batteries and light bulbs were collected in the first four weeks of operation; 15 months later, that number is over 16 tonnes.

Researchers at Murdoch University's Algae Research and Development Centre are investigating whether the effluent from piggeries can be treated with micro- and macroalgae so that species of the organism can be fed back to pigs. [ + ]

The Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition will be held from 3-4 June at Australian Technology Park, Sydney. The energy storage event focuses on energy storage solutions for utilities, energy businesses, buildings and the emerging electric vehicle markets. [ + ]

The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) last night opened its new Faculty of Science and Graduate School of Health Building - the second university building in NSW to achieve a 6 Star Green Star Design rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).

Engineers from Jhostoblak Corporate in Mexico have created technology to recover and purify seawater or wastewater, regardless of the amount of pollutants and microorganisms, in just 2.5 minutes. [ + ]

Evoqua Water Technologies has been awarded a contract to supply its microfiltration packaged system as part of the second-phase expansion of the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant Advanced Water Treatment Facility in San Pedro, Los Angeles. [ + ]

A survey conducted by the Food To Go Association (FTGA), formerly known as the Australian Sandwich Association, has revealed that its members are throwing away around 15% of their stock every day.