Sustainability standards for temporary site accommodation
15 July, 2016The Responsible Construction Leadership Group and the Australian Constructors Association's Sustainability Working Group recently brought key construction players, site shed manufacturers and the NSW Government together to discuss adopting industry-wide sustainability standards for temporary site accommodation.
Call for sustainable innovation at Think Tank Asia 2
14 July, 2016Veolia Water Technologies this week held its Think Tank Asia 2 seminar at ESSEC Business School's Asia–Pacific campus in Singapore.
New measures to increase building and appliance efficiency
29 June, 2016Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia Josh Frydenberg has announced a series of measures intended to save Australian households and businesses energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lowering energy bills by increasing building and appliance energy efficiency.
Sustainable Brands attracting attention in Sydney
28 June, 2016On the first day (27 June 2016) of the inaugural Sustainable Brands conference, local and international thought leaders discussed how Australia can be part of a sustainable world, creating business models that deliver both purpose and profit.
Green solutions for a changing climate
16 June, 2016Eco Expo Asia 2016 — International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection will run from 26–29 October 2016 at Hong Kong's AsiaWorld-Expo. This year's theme is: 'Green Solutions for a Changing Climate'.
Victoria announces zero-emissions target and pledge program
10 June, 2016The Victorian Government has pledged a long-term emissions reduction target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
CEFC and Westpac launch $200 million financing program
20 May, 2016Westpac and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation are working together to provide Australian businesses with an easier way to take control of their energy costs, using low-cost finance to support investment in energy efficiency projects.
Are sensors, drones and satellite apps the future for agribusiness?
20 April, 2016Three major issues face agriculture — declining productivity, cost of production and retention of the next generation. An answer to these and a strong focus for the immediate future should come from advances in technology.
St George awarded 6 Star Green Star rating for Barangaroo branch
18 April, 2016St George's Barangaroo branch has become the first bank branch and the first retail fit-out in Australia to achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating — the highest rating possible.
Sustainability of our protein supplies — can you stomach it?
18 April, 2016Algae and insects such as mealworm and fly larvae may be needed to feed protein to the world's growing population by 2050. To close the looming protein gap, Bühler and ETH Zurich have entered into a close cooperation to discover new approaches to production and processing for these alternative protein sources in order to overcome the 'yuck factor'.
Seeing green at ARBS 2016
05 April, 2016ARBS 2016 offers a focus on innovation and emerging trends in the built environment, with the exhibition and seminar program to host an array of topics and management issues of interest to sustainability industry professionals.
City of Swan is Thinking Green
21 March, 2016A local government is using a grassroots approach to engage its residents in sustainability through a 'Thinking Green' series.
Waikato councils commit to energy savings
16 February, 2016Councils in New Zealand's Waikato region have announced a three-year partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) that will see an improvement in the way they use energy.
CEOs to cook for those in need
15 February, 2016OzHarvest's CEO CookOff will bring together CEOs, managing directors, senior business leaders, chefs and companies to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people across Australia.
Sugarcane growers to share cutting-edge farming practices
12 February, 2016Sugarcane farmers attending the 2016 Project Catalyst Forum will share the results from trials which aim to improve water quality, limit water use and reduce agricultural run-off.
