Water Industry Alliance appoints new board of directors
20 November, 2014The Water Industry Alliance (WIA) - a cluster comprising international national and local water companies - has elected its board of directors for 2014-15.
2014 National Energy Efficiency Industry Awards
19 November, 2014The winners of the National Energy Efficiency Industry Awards 2014 were announced last week at the National Energy Efficiency Conference gala dinner. Run by the Energy Efficiency Council, the awards recognise excellence in performance, leadership and innovation in the energy-efficiency sector.
Recycling mattresses and training the unemployed
19 November, 2014Western Sydney councils are supporting Mission Australia's Soft Landing Mattress Recycling initiative. The aim of the program is to salvage materials from used mattresses while also offering employment and training opportunities to people who have experienced barriers to gaining lasting employment.
Industry asked to lead the way to a low-carbon future
19 November, 2014At the CRC for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL) Participants Annual Forum, held last week at the Australian Maritime Museum, Professor Dennis Else called for industry to lead the way in making a low-carbon, energy-efficient future for the built environment.
Engineers call for practical solutions to climate change
18 November, 2014Engineers, scientists and policy makers will meet in Melbourne next week to discuss the latest findings from the recent IPCC report and the innovation needed to combat ongoing climate change.
Total Facilities 2015: Managing sustainability in our facilities
18 November, 2014Next March, facility management professionals are invited to attend Total Facilities in Sydney, which presents a prime opportunity to enhance their knowledge of sustainable technologies and developments in the industry.
ACA reveals how to prevent corrosion
12 November, 2014At the Australasian Corrosion Association's 2014 Corrosion and Prevention Conference, industry experts, academics and representatives of commercial organisations were brought together to explore best practice in corrosion management, environmental protection, public safety and economics.
2014 Banksia Award winners announced
12 November, 2014The Banksia Foundation has announced the winners of the 2014 Banksia Awards. The foundation aims to raise the profile of the current sustainability issues facing Australia and recognise those whose initiatives are an encouragement and an example for others to follow.
ARENA to fund regional renewables initiative
11 November, 2014The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced $305,000 funding for a $743,000 partnership to strengthen the South East Region of Renewable Energy Excellence (SERREE) initiative.
Australians want better transport and more energy-efficient buildings, says survey
10 November, 2014A study by Autodesk has found that Australians want the cities of the future to feature improved transportation systems, buildings with greater energy efficiency and more green public spaces.
2014 Ethical Enterprise Award finalists announced
10 November, 2014The finalists for the 2014 Ethical Enterprise Award have been announced, recognising a range of businesses and enterprises that have delivered positive impact and a healthy bottom line throughout their ethical trade practices.
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.
