New waterproof coating keeps boxes recyclable
07 November, 2014
Researchers from Queensland University of Technology have developed a lignin-based waterproof coating to replace the traditional wax coating used on carboard boxes.
Emissions Reduction Fund passed by Senate
03 November, 2014The legislative amendments to establish the Emissions Reduction Fund - the centrepiece of the Australian Government’s policy suite to reduce emissions - has been passed by the Senate.
Walk this way
03 November, 2014 by Romilly Madew, Chief Executive, Green Building Council of Australia | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaThe Green Building Council of Australia has launched a new Green Star rating tool. The 'Transport' category has just one credit: 'Sustainable Transport'.
Photosynthesis research centre to increase crop yields
29 October, 2014The ARC Centre of Excellence for Translational Photosynthesis, launched last week, seeks to increase yields of major crops such as wheat and rice by improving the way that plants capture the Sun's energy through photosynthesis.
Standard for manufacturing waste in the works
27 October, 2014ASTM International has proposed a standard to help manufacturers address waste classification issues, providing definitions and methods to eliminate the confusion that currently exists.
RB achieves zero manufacturing waste to landfill in ENA
27 October, 2014Health and hygiene company RB has achieved zero manufacturing waste to landfill in Europe and North America (ENA). The achievement has now being realised by 31 of the company's factories around the world - over 60%.
Market analysis summaries for recovering resources
24 October, 2014Between 2013 and 2014, Sustainability Victoria commissioned a series of market analysis reports covering a variety of waste materials identified as priorities for market development. The authority has now released summaries of these reports on its website.
Australian Energy Storage Alliance launches
23 October, 2014The Australian Energy Storage Alliance (AES Alliance), launched last week, will connect industry experts, companies and government to collaborate in the expanding and important area of energy storage.
NSW Labor supports renewable energy in the Hunter
23 October, 2014The NSW Labor Party has announced its vision of the Hunter region as a national hub for solar and renewable energy. The commitment has been welcomed by the Australian Solar Council.
Kimberly-Clark celebrates sustainability investments
23 October, 2014Kimberly-Clark Australia held an event today at the company's manufacturing facility in Millicent, South Australia, to celebrate recent sustainability achievements and additional investment into South Australian manufacturing.
Philmac Project opens 2014 grant applications
22 October, 2014Regional funding scheme The Philmac Project, established by fitting and valve manufacturer Philmac, has opened up a new round of cash grants for nationwide community groups with water on their minds.
Package to improve water reform outcomes in NSW
22 October, 2014The Australian and NSW governments have announced a $350 million package of new irrigation efficiency projects across NSW. Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment Simon Birmingham said the Australian Government is "contributing an extra $125 million of funding to the revised package, bringing total Australian Government funding for NSW to nearly $1.5 billion".
Oakvale Native Forest Protection Project issued carbon credits
22 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Climate Friendly Pty LtdThe Australian Government has issued the Oakvale Native Forest Protection Project with 98,524 Australian carbon credit units under the Carbon Farming Initiative. Native forest protection projects avoid the deforestation of native forest that had been approved for clearing.
Australia ranks poorly in Global Green Economy Index
21 October, 2014 by Lauren DavisUS consultancy Dual Citizen has released The Global Green Economy Index (GGEI) - a measurement of the green economic performance of 60 countries. The report found that perceptions of Australia's green economic performance dramatically exceed its actual performance.
Equinix wins green innovation award
21 October, 2014Data centre company Equinix has won Frost & Sullivan's 2014 Asia Pacific Data Centre Green Innovation Leadership Award. The company won the award based on four key criteria: navigational positioning, execution excellence, technological sophistication and total customer experience.
