Conference to establish a NSW and national Industrial Ecology Network
24 July, 2009Participants in the Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) Sustainability Advantage program have forged a partnership with the Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) to host the inaugural Australasian Industrial Ecology Conference with a goal to establish a NSW and national Industrial Ecology Network.
Call for comment on the draft National Waste Policy Framework
09 July, 2009Environment Minister Peter Garrett has invited comment on the draft National Waste Policy Framework — Less Waste More Resources.
Rating tool helps to clear the air
07 July, 2009A new tool which rates the environmental features of multi-unit residential buildings will help reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions while delivering health benefits and financial savings for building occupants.
Grundfos announces first global GreenPlumbers partnership
02 July, 2009Grundfos Pumps has joined with GreenPlumbers to help guide and support improved water and energy conservation practices.
IT students first in green revolution
30 June, 2009Box Hill Institute’s new ‘Green IT’ students will be the first in Australia fully prepared to manage the government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme when it comes into effect in the near future. The Vocational Graduate Certificate in ICT Sustainability, teaching IT graduates how to implement sustainable IT initiatives, will be launched at Box Hill Institute on 25 August.
Industry alliance announced
29 June, 2009IBM in the US has announced an industry alliance with key leaders in metering, monitoring, automation, data communications, software and analytics to provide smart solutions for energy, water, waste and greenhouse gas management.
Biodiesel boost
23 June, 2009A grants program for biodiesel production will kickstart the biodiesel industry in New Zealand, according to Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee.
Assessment framework for certifications schemes
22 June, 2009The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released its new Assessment Framework for Forest Management Certification Schemes, as part of its ongoing review of the Green Star environmental rating tools for buildings.
Insulation installer register now open
12 June, 2009Environment Minister Peter Garrett has invited eligible businesses from around the country to register for the Australian government’s ceiling insulation program Installer Provider Register.
Car-sharing service focuses on sustainable driving
09 June, 2009Honda Australia is providing two Honda Civic Hybrids to car-sharing service Flexicar as a contribution to sustainable driving.
Researchers in Business program
29 May, 2009A Western Australian renewable energy company has become the first organisation to benefit from the Australian government’s $10 million dollar Researchers in Business program.
Researchers in Business program
29 May, 2009A West Australian renewable energy company has become the first organisation to benefit from the Australian Government's $10 million dollar Researchers in Business program.
R&D Tax Offset helps sugar cane farmers
28 May, 2009Bundaberg sugar cane farmers Graham and Kate Campbell have been recycling sewage waste for use in irrigation and as a soil conditioner for some time. Bundaberg Regional Council pays their company, Camreay Holdings, to take away all of the town’s sewage.
Grants to help industry tackle climate change
21 May, 2009Reducing reliance on town water through effective water recycling and harnessing the benefits of solar power are two of the initiatives among the 23 successful projects to be awarded over $3 million in Re-tooling for Climate Change grants. New guidelines for the next round of grants have now been released, broadening the eligibility criteria.
Global business poised to push governments on climate deal
21 May, 2009Global business poised to push governments on climate deal, says Oxfam.
