Queensland asked to go plastic-bag free during March
24 January, 2014Queensland Conservation-s Plastic Bag Free Queensland campaign is encouraging people to not use single-use plastic shopping bags during the month of March.
ARENA opens renewable energy R&D program
23 January, 2014The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened the first round of a research and development program dedicated to advancing renewable energy knowledge and expertise in Australia.
GECA certification for cleaning products
21 January, 2014Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) has been recognised by two separate bodies in the area of cleaning products.
Forest protection project approved under CFI
21 January, 2014The Sunset Ranch Native Forest Protection Project has been declared eligible under the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) by the Australian Government.
SITA Community Grant applications close 31 January
17 January, 2014Funding applications for the first round of SITA Australia's Community Grants Program close on Friday 31 January at 5 pm AEDT.
Free webinar on voltage optimisation
16 January, 2014Powerstar Australia is holding a free webinar on voltage optimisation - a practice said to save businesses 12-15% on their electricity usage each year. The webinar will be held on 12 February from 9-10 am.
Technical assistance program for Pacific Islands
06 January, 2014The new Pacific Technical Assistance (PacificTA) Programme is funded from the New Zealand Aid Programme and managed by Local Government New Zealand. It coordinates local government staff from across the country to share their expertise with Pacific Island authorities.
Melbourne Retrofit Survey 2013 released
10 December, 2013The '1200 Buildings, Melbourne Retrofit Survey 2013', released by the City of Melbourne last night, explores how Melbourne's older office buildings are upgrading to more sustainable systems and fit-outs.
City of Sydney supports green roofs and walls
09 December, 2013The City of Sydney has released a draft policy calling on residents to green their roofs and walls as a way of improving air quality, supporting biodiversity and creating new spaces in the heart of the city for food production and relaxation.
Philmac Project for funding water initiatives closes in two weeks
06 December, 2013Only two weeks remain for schools, sports clubs and community organisations to apply for funding for projects that have the potential to save water and benefit the environment in regional Australia.
Training program on climate change adaptation
06 December, 2013EIANZ NSW Division and Special Interest Section on Climate Change, in partnership with the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, is offering a training program designed to upskill environment and sustainability professionals on climate change adaptation.
China takes on UQ's CarbonGame
06 December, 2013 by Tahlia MathiesonUniversity of Queensland (UQ) PhD student Adrian Ward has used the CarbonGame iPad app to run a workshop for the Shanghai Energy and Environment Exchange, the Chinese government agency in charge of implementing the country's emissions trading scheme.
Water industry conference to join All-Energy Australia, Australian Sustainability and Waste Expo in 2014
27 November, 2013Inter-Water Australia is a new national water exhibition and conference aimed at water users in industry, commerce and the urban environment, as well as the water-supply industry.
Upcoming WMAA events for December
26 November, 2013The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) is holding two events next week.
NMW revamps for 2014
26 November, 2013National Manufacturing Week (NMW) returns to the Sydney Showground from 13-16 May next year with a revamped look.
