Industry News
Sustainable companies of the year announced
Corporate Express Australia, an office supply and services company, has been awarded this year's Sustainable Company of the Year Award.
[ + ]Partnership announced
Australasian wastewater solution group CST Wastewater Solutions has formed a partnership with the Talbot & Talbot wastewater and energy environmental solutions group.
[ + ]Industry organisation launches new structure
The Australian Battery Recycling Initiative has announced the official structure of its newly incorporated organisation.
[ + ]Australian solar power tracking system to be built
A manufacturer of high-efficiency, solar cells, solar panels and solar systems has announced an agreement to build a 505 kW solar power installation in Western Australia.
[ + ]Earth Hour 2009 to promote Australian green innovation internationally
One billion people in more than 1000 cities are expected to participate in Earth Hour 2009, the Australian-originated campaign to raise climate change awareness.
[ + ]House carbon calculator
A careful choice of materials when building a house can make the difference of nearly 50 tonnes in CO2 emissions, according to a carbon calculator for houses.
[ + ]University backs calls for the establishment of national biofuels centre
Southern Cross University has backed calls for the establishment of a national biofuels centre.
[ + ]Registrations open for Business Clean Up Day
Registrations are now open for Business Clean Up Day on 24 February 2009. Last year, over 250 businesses helped Clean Up Australia by nominating sites and giving up a few hours of their time to clear rubbish.
[ + ]Support program targets business water use
Following the launch of the T155 campaign which urges Melburnians to reduce average residential consumption to less than 155 L per person per day, a support program has been developed to encourage business to further cut water usage.
[ + ]President of Greening Australia appointed
Environmentalist Rob Gell has been appointed to the role of national president of Greening Australia with the mandate to drive the organisation’s strategic response to rapid climate change.
[ + ]Wind power research generates lessons for industry
A researcher who examined the recent history of wind power in Australia will receive a doctoral award from RMIT University this month.
[ + ]Commerce Commission releases guidelines on green claims
The Commerce Commission has released guidelines to businesses that make environmental, or ‘green’, claims in their marketing.
[ + ]Schools save 31 megalitres
Schools across south-east Melbourne have been able to monitor their water use in real time, and save water in the process of being involved in South East Water’s HydroShare pilot program.
[ + ]Carbon offset provider rated 'outstanding'
Perth’s Southern Metropolitan Regional Council has been recognised as an outstanding carbon offset provider by Choice in an independent ranking.
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