Get ready for ARBS 2016
11 February, 2016ARBS 2016, the annual air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition and seminar program, will be held from 17–19 May at the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre.
Total Facilities seminar program released
11 February, 2016Total Facilities, the industry exhibition for facilities and workplace professionals, has announced a free education program that will run concurrently over the event's two days.
CEFC encourages energy-efficient community housing
10 February, 2016The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has released a report and a $250 million program to encourage more energy-efficient community housing.
John West tuna is now MSC certified
08 February, 2016John West Australia, WWF Australia and the Marine Stewardship Council have come together to help end unsustainable fishing methods within Australia's canned tuna industry.
Ceres Organics gains 5 Green Star rating
03 February, 2016A warehouse complex owned by Ceres Organics has received a 5 Green Star rating from the New Zealand Building Council.
Funding to reduce food waste
29 January, 2016Ten organisations have been awarded a share of over $320,000 to help reduce the huge amount of food that is wasted every year — about one million tonnes in NSW alone, according to Environment Minister Mark Speakman.
Greener, cooler cities
21 January, 2016The CRC for Water Sensitive Cities has welcomed the federal government's plan to make Australia's cities greener and cooler.
Brightgreen achieves B Corp certification
20 January, 2016LED lighting company Brightgreen has become one of only 75 Australian companies to receive B Corporation certification.
$7.8 million to support Australian entrepreneurs
20 January, 2016The Australian Government's Entrepreneurs' Programme has announced $7.8 million in funding to support companies in the mining, information technology, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing industry sectors.
Food donation program expands for Christmas
15 December, 2015In the lead-up to Christmas, Tasty Fresh Food Co and the St Vincent de Paul Society are expanding their 20-year partnership with a major giving initiative.
Register now for the Australian Summer Study on Energy Productivity 2016
15 December, 2015The third Australian Summer Study on Energy Productivity will take place from 24–26 February 2016 at the Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific.
Design software to empower environmental entrepreneurs
10 December, 2015The Autodesk Entrepreneur Impact Program enables start-up companies who innovate for positive environmental or social impact to apply for free access to Autodesk software so they can get to market faster.
Reduce Your Juice trial a success for energy savings
04 December, 2015Brisbane's new energy-saving program, 'Reduce Your Juice', has successfully concluded initial trials, with participants in the trials reporting power bill savings of more than 18%.
Toyota dealers drive energy-saving efforts
04 December, 2015Since 2008, Toyota dealers around New Zealand have been taking part in a nationwide drive to improve resource efficiency and save on business costs.
The inaugural Renewable Cities Forum is coming in 2016
03 December, 2015Exhibition and Trade Fairs has announced the inaugural Renewable Cities Forum 2016 — a two-day forum for local government and industry to showcase and share the plans, achievements and challenges of Australian cities moving to renewable and innovative energy systems for electricity and public transport.
