NZ adopts NABERS scheme for energy-efficient commercial buildings
12 June, 2013New Zealand Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has launched NABERSNZ, an energy-rating scheme which aims to transform the way office buildings use energy.
Renewable energy industry to share its knowledge
12 June, 2013In a bid to overcome barriers to, and increase the use of, renewable energy, Resources and Energy Minister Gary Gray has launched a $60 million initiative to share information, data and lessons learnt by the renewable energy industry.
Sydney retrofit scheme saves on water, electricity and emissions
12 June, 2013Electricity use in the City of Sydney’s buildings has been dropping significantly, with new figures revealing savings of as much as 50% from power and water efficiency retrofits.
Renewable energy funding for regional and remote areas
11 June, 2013The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the Regional Australia’s Renewables (RAR) program to fund renewable energy projects and cut diesel use in remote communities.
National Food Plan ignores climate change, says BZE
29 May, 2013Australia’s National Food Plan, launched on 25 May, has been described by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Joe Ludwig, as a “road map for Australia’s food future”. But Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) claims the plan still ignores the threat posed to agriculture by climate change.
Event management workshops and masterclass
28 May, 2013As part of an upcoming series of event management workshops, Cameron Little of Sustainability Systems and Services will lead a workshop which will provide an overview of the core sustainability principles relevant to the events industry.
Free TV and computer recycling now available nationally
23 May, 2013Australians across the country can recycle their unwanted e-waste for free, as the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme is now available in every state and territory.
Aiming to increase mattress recycling
21 May, 2013The WA state government is aiming to boost recycling of the 150,000 mattresses thrown away in the Perth and Peel regions every year.
Putting clean energy projects on the map
21 May, 2013 by Lauren DavisOn 17 May, the Minister for Climate Change, Industry and Innovation, Greg Combet, launched the Clean Energy Map at a press conference in Canberra. The online, Google-style map provides a visual representation of over 1200 nationwide projects which are cutting greenhouse gas emissions, reducing energy costs and investing in new technologies.
How to succeed with ‘green’ changes at facilities
20 May, 2013There are many operational and behavioural changes that can be made to reduce the carbon footprint of facilities at a minimal cost, according to Dan Hoffman, one of the international keynote speakers at the upcoming Total Facilities expo.
Will the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games deliver a lasting legacy?
16 May, 2013The design and construction of the 2018 Commonwealth Games Village is Australia’s opportunity to build on past triumphs and ensure a lasting legacy for the Gold Coast community, says the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
Budget invests in clean technology
15 May, 2013The Gillard government will bring forward $160 million in Clean Technology Investment Program funding to 2014-15 to increase manufacturing investment and boost productivity and competitiveness.
Kimberly-Clark’s 2012 sustainability achievements nothing to sniff about
13 May, 2013A 24% reduction in carbon emissions over 12 months is just one of the many achievements highlighted in the first fully online sustainability report for Kimberly-Clark Australia and New Zealand (KCANZ).
RMIT launches Master of Design
10 May, 2013In the face of rapid urban change, RMIT University has launched a Master of Urban Design to help address the critical issues facing cities locally and globally.
Salute the Reuser at Melbourne International Coffee Expo
07 May, 2013The Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) will take place from 23-26 May 2013 at the Melbourne Showgrounds. It is estimated that 30,000 disposable cups will be used over the four-day event.
