Industry News
World Environment Day guests confirmed
NZ Environment Minister Trevor Mallard has announced that Dr Rajendra Pachauri (UN Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change Nobel Laureate), President Tong of Kiribati and Achim Steiner (United Nations Environment Programme executive director) will be coming to New Zealand to help celebrate the internationally recognised World Environment Day on 5 June.
[ + ]Closed-loop recycling program implementation
Sydney’s ANZ Stadium has set the precedent for recycling and environmental initiatives among stadiums in NSW by implementing a closed-loop recycling program at its 80,000 seat Homebush Bay site.
[ + ]Irrigation conference to be opened by Water Minister
The Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, will officially open the Irrigation Australia 2008 conference and deliver the first keynote address in May.
[ + ]Groundwater hydrology lectures announced
EnviroEquip, in conjunction with In-Situ Inc, has introduced the Groudwater Hydrology Lectures. The lectures will be presented by Dr Ted Way, a senior hydrologist and educator with over 40 years of experience.
[ + ]Conference gets government support
Enviro 08, Australia’s Environmental and Sustainability Conference and Exhibition is set for Melbourne Exhibition Conference Centre 5 -7 May.
[ + ]Calls for increased recycling and a reduction of greenhouse gases
Diageo Australia has announced its support for having effective means of recycling and reducing greenhouse gases following calls by Senator Steve Fielding, as well as those made recently by Clean Up Australia founder Ian Kiernan, for an effective national container recycling scheme.
[ + ]Companies team up to form next-generation carbon sink business
Patersons Capital Partners (PCP) plans to examine the potential to establish one of the world’s largest new-generation carbon sequestration and bioenergy businesses.
[ + ]New requirement approved in NZ
A new requirement aimed at boosting the sustainable management of New Zealand's freshwater resources through the use of measurement devices has been approved by the government, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard and Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton announced today.
[ + ]Clearer picture of the Murray-Darling's future
The latest issue of ECOS reports on a massive research effort to accurately map the Murray-Darling Basin's surface water and groundwater resources.
[ + ]Wood campaign to support growth
Identifying consumer attitudes to timber and wood products will be the first step in a new promotional campaign being developed by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA).
[ + ]Next Big Thing Award 2008
Clever innovators, inventors and creative small businesses can win over $50,000 in cash and prizes by entering Innovic’s Next Big Thing Award 2008 before applications close on 14 March 2008.
[ + ]E-waste collection service off to a flying start
The free E-waste Collection Service trial started last 23 February has been a success according to Sydney recycler WSN Environmental Solutions and Bankstown City Council.
[ + ]Environmental champions honoured
Nominations are now open for the 2008 Green Ribbon Awards, which honour New Zealand’s environmental heroes, according to Environment Minister Trevor Mallard.
[ + ]Water trading could help Australia adapt to climate change
Water trading is one of the tools the water resource sector will use to adapt to the effects of climate change.
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