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Uber makes $26 million investment in electric vehicles

09 June, 2022

The ride-sharing company is encouraging its drivers to use electric vehicles as part of its commitment for all its vehicles to be net zero by 2040.


Veolia orchard seeds circular economy of food waste

01 June, 2022

Veolia is set to use a circular economy for food to feed disadvantaged Melbourne communities.


NSW opens EV destination charging grants program

27 May, 2022

Businesses can apply to have the NSW Government fund up to 75% of the cost of electric vehicle charging stations.


Vic widens EV charging infrastructure grants scheme

26 May, 2022

A Victorian scheme to build electric vehicle charging infrastructure for business use has extended its criteria to encourage applications.


APCO announces recycled materials pledge

13 May, 2022

The pledge will see companies state the levels of recycled materials they will use in their packaging, which will give an understanding of its market demand.


Total Facilities speaker program released

22 April, 2022

The list of speakers for the Total Facilities event has been released online and includes talks about sustainable building and carbon management.


Swedish–Australian sustainability committee launches

13 April, 2022

Fourteen companies have joined the committee to advocate an active approach to a net zero economy.


Latest IPCC report sees anxious responses

07 April, 2022

The release of the most recent IPCC climate change report has drawn responses from climate groups worldwide who say that more needs to be done, and urgently.


Call for funding to fast-track smart communities

04 April, 2022

The Australian Smart Communities Association (ASCA) has released its 2022 Federal Election Platform aimed at fast-tracking Australia's smart community agenda. 


University of Newcastle Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability

04 April, 2022

The University of Newcastle's Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability is designed for those seeking to become an environmental sustainability specialist.


Why sustainable engineering is good business

01 April, 2022

Sustainable engineering is not just good for the environment, it also improves capital and operational efficiency, which brings financial gains.


Federal Budget muddles response to sustainability

31 March, 2022

With the release of the federal Budget, hear what the sustainability experts felt about the government's response.


Cleaning up cities with machine learning, AI

04 February, 2022

UNSW Sydney researchers are developing a new suite of design applications that aim to help architects and urban planners optimise their designs for greater sustainability.


Siemens expands access to its smart building products

14 December, 2021

Siemens expands its APS Industrial master distributor relationship to include building technology products.


Modern Manufacturing Expo being held in Sydney in 2022

13 December, 2021

Australia's first Modern Manufacturing Expo will be held at the Sydney Showground from 20–21 September 2022.


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