Industry News
Three companies star in campaign to curb business energy waste
Three New Zealand businesses are to showcase their energy efficiency on national TV, with the start of a campaign promoting the benefits of energy management.
[ + ]Capitalism in question
The merits of capitalism and what form of economic governance is needed post crisis is at the centre of a review by a Griffith University sustainability expert.
[ + ]Innovative decentralised sewerage solution for Kinglake West
Yarra Valley Water has awarded Innoflow Australia/Orenco Systems with the contract to supply interceptor tanks and effluent filtration/pump packages for the Kinglake West Sewerage project.
[ + ]Victorian 2010 Premier’s Sustainability Awards submissions invited
If your business uses resources sustainably and you would like to give your business a leg up, then make sure you enter the Victorian 2010 Premier’s Sustainability Awards.
[ + ]Australians given the chance to 'make' their dream in a world-first competition
Have you ever wished your car could drive under water, or that your alarm clock woke you, but not your partner? Or that there was no longer a need for people to rely on wheelchairs?
[ + ]COAG commitment on new building energy efficiency fulfilled
Changes will be made to the 2010 Building Code of Australia to increase the energy efficiency of new buildings, fulfilling a COAG commitment.
[ + ]Innovative behaviour change initiative for Perth
Leading-edge techniques in voluntary behaviour change will be employed to help Perth householders become more efficient in their use of energy, water, car travel and waste management.
[ + ]New high-tech industrial park in China investigates water re-use for new plants
Black & Veatch and Zhongying Precious Metal are investigating advanced technologies that would provide sustainable options for two new wastewater treatment plants. The plants will treat domestic and industrial waste at a new industrial park in the Lunggang District of Shenzhen. One treatment option under investigation would provide for potential water re-use applications.
[ + ]CCS industry responds to global support program
In an address to delegates attending the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, the Global Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Institute’s CEO Nick Otter announced that it had received over 50 applications for its Project Funding and Support Program. The applications received represent more than AU$500m in assistance sought from CCS project proponents across the world.
[ + ]Glaciologist responds to doubts over Himalayan melt
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is reexamining a report it issued that suggests Himalayan glaciers could vanish by 2035.
[ + ]Revised GBCA Green Star PVC credit released for comment
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is taking steps to recognise environmental advances made by polyvinyl chloride (PVC) manufacturers across Australia, in order to continue to drive production and use of best-practice materials.
[ + ]G’Day USA Water forum showcases Australian capabilities
Australian expertise in water conservation, management, policy and product development are the focus of a water forum held as part of G’Day USA: Australia Week.
[ + ]Geothermal project to produce clean energy and fresh water
RMIT University researchers are developing new technology to meet two of the greatest challenges facing Australia today, through an all-in-one geothermal system that can simultaneously produce clean electricity and drinking water.
[ + ]Malaysian company to explore potential of carbon-neutral city
Masdar, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mubadala Development Company, and 1Malaysia Development Berhad have signed a cooperation agreement to explore clean technology projects and investments, including the possibility of building Malaysia's first carbon-neutral city.
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