The Philmac Project has announced the winners of its 2014 cash grants program. The project each year provides cash grants of up to $5000 to schools and community organisations in rural and regional Australia. [ + ]

Yarra Valley Water is trialling new, environmentally friendly technology to help preserve as many tree roots as possible growing in the vicinity of the utility's water pipes. [ + ]

Yarra Valley Water is trialling new, environmentally friendly technology to help preserve as many tree roots as possible growing in the vicinity of the utility's water pipes. [ + ]

A report from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has revealed that Australia has a long way still to go in developing a long-term, sustainable e-waste recycling system, such as those held by other developed markets. [ + ]

A report from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has revealed that Australia has a long way still to go in developing a long-term, sustainable e-waste recycling system, such as those held by other developed markets. [ + ]

The NHMRC has released a statement concluding that "there is currently no consistent evidence that wind farms cause adverse health effects in humans", following a rigorous independent assessment of the existing scientific evidence on wind farms and human health. [ + ]

The Australian Battery Recycling Initiative (ABRI) is calling for producer responsibility legislation for household batteries, following the failure of battery manufacturers to agree to a voluntary plan for battery recycling. [ + ]

The ACT's first wind energy reverse auction has resulted in a $50 million direct investment into the local economy, predicted to result in broader economic benefits in excess of $240 million. [ + ]

The Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE) has released industry advice claimed to place Australia at the cutting edge in the clean-up of petroleum-based contaminants in groundwater. [ + ]

Researchers from China, Switzerland and Australia have investigated 26 cultivars of wheat, husk oat, naked oat and barley for their potential use as a tool to clean up strontium from soils after a nuclear accident. [ + ]

The Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE) has released industry advice claimed to place Australia at the cutting edge in the clean-up of petroleum-based contaminants in groundwater. [ + ]

Researchers from China, Switzerland and Australia have investigated 26 cultivars of wheat, husk oat, naked oat and barley for their potential use as a tool to clean up strontium from soils after a nuclear accident. [ + ]

The University of Sydney will substantially reduce the carbon footprint of its listed share portfolio over the next three years, with a reduction target of 20% relative to the footprint of its current listed equity composite benchmark. [ + ]

Health, safety and environment (HSE) recruitment company safesearch has released the results of its annual remuneration survey, answered by 1200 HSE individuals across 133 companies. The survey revealed there has been an average salary decrease of 4.8% across all environmental roles other than GM/head of level. [ + ]

As part of the 16th Annual Sustainable Living Festival, being held this month in Melbourne, there will be free workshops for organisations looking to responsibly manage unwanted electronics and batteries. [ + ]