National framework for remediating contaminated sites
21 October, 2014A new national framework for remediating contaminated sites will help identify the best ways to clean up Australia's polluted land. The framework has been developed by CRC CARE, state and federal governments, environmental authorities and clean-up industries.
NZ trucking business joins fuel-efficiency program
21 October, 2014New Zealand trucking business HW Richardson has joined the EECA's Heavy Vehicle Fuel Efficiency program, which aims to improve fuel efficiency and decrease carbon dioxide emissions in the heavy vehicle sector.
Tenix sold to Downer for $300 million
20 October, 2014Engineering and infrastructure services provider Downer has acquired all the shares in Tenix for $300 million on a cash and debt-free basis.
State of the Water Sector Report 2014 released
15 October, 2014The State of the Water Sector Report 2014 was released today by Deloitte and the Australian Water Association (AWA) at the National Water Policy Summit. AWA Chief Executive Jonathan McKeown said the report is based on a survey of over 1000 professionals working across Australia's water industry, both urban and rural.
Australian Ethical Community Grants open for 2014
15 October, 2014Superannuation and investment company Australian Ethical has announced its 2014 Community Grants program is now open, with $100,000 available to not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises and community projects.
Sustainable hair foiling competition announced
15 October, 2014Start-up company Refoil has partnered with haircare brand De Lorenzo's ASPYA program for the inaugural 'Foilest Challenge' - a competition aimed at reducing foil waste in hair salons.
Free turf for schools and youth groups
13 October, 2014Ten schools and youth groups across Australia will get a natural turf makeover to help green up their outdoor learning and play areas, as part of the 2014 Perfect Pitch of Green Program. The program was previously known as Perfect Patch of Green and is now in its third year.
National tour to help increase urban green spaces
10 October, 2014A national tour to tackle Australia's decline in urban green space will begin next week, kicking off in Adelaide on 14 October before heading to other major cities around the country.
What to expect at All-Energy Australia 2014
10 October, 2014 by Lauren DavisAll-Energy Australia is back for another year. To be held from 15-16 October at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, the business-to-business conference will offer more than 120 international and local speakers.
UNSW publishes online sustainability report
09 October, 2014The University of New South Wales has become the first university in the Group of Eight to publish a stand-alone, publicly available sustainability report.
Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo kicks off today
09 October, 2014The Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo (AWRE 2014) is running from 9-10 October at Sydney Olympic Park. Now in its fifth year, the expo enables attendees to interact with the latest technology, equipment and solutions from over 100 specialist suppliers.
Wiley awarded for self-sustaining biogas plant
09 October, 2014Food manufacturing specialist Wiley has been acknowledged at the Queensland Master Builders Association (QMBA) State Awards for designing and constructing a world-class biogas and water treatment plant for meat processing company JBS Australia.
Business Enterprise Sustainability Forum at Convention 2014
03 October, 2014Australia's largest engineering event, Convention 2014, is set to feature a half-day forum on enterprise sustainability. Organised by Engineers Australia, the Business Enterprise Sustainability Forum will be held on 27 November from 1-6 pm.
GHD appoints WA market leader for water
02 October, 2014Professional services company GHD has named Blair Shackleton as Market Leader - Water for Western Australia. Shackleton is a chartered chemist with more than 33 years' experience in the water and power industries.
Bees depend on honey industry for survival
01 October, 2014As the world is abuzz with talk of declining bee populations, a new book by Cliff Van Eaton has revealed that the issue is dependent on economic factors as well as environmental ones.
