EY to acquire Net Balance
26 August, 2014Professional services organisation EY has moved to acquire sustainability consulting firm Net Balance. The acquisition is intended to be completed in late September, at which time Net Balance will be fully integrated with EY, including relocating staff to EY offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
Identifying polymers enables rapid separation of plastics
25 August, 2014Researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet München (LMU) have developed a process which will greatly simplify the process of sorting plastics in recycling plants. Their method enables the automated identification of polymers.
Australian Laureate Fellowships for sustainability researchers
25 August, 2014Minister for Education Christopher Pyne last week announced 16 new Australian Laureate Fellowships. The scheme provides funding for projects by world-class researchers, including Scientia Professors Rose Amal and Veena Sahajwalla from UNSW.
Replicating photosynthesis to produce sustainable fuel
22 August, 2014Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have successfully replicated one of the crucial steps in photosynthesis, opening the way for biological systems powered by sunlight which could manufacture hydrogen as a fuel.
Olympus commits to OzHarvest
21 August, 2014Olympus Australia has established a long-term commitment to food charity OzHarvest. The charity was one of two selected by Olympus staff members to be supported by the company.
Tenix receives 'Excellent' Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Design and As Built ratings
21 August, 2014The Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) has awarded Tenix an 'Excellent' rating level for both Design and As Built phases for two sewage treatment plants (STPs) at Cannonvale and Proserpine in North Queensland.
Australia's first dedicated media channel for the field service sector
19 August, 2014Australia has its first dedicated media channel for the booming field service sector, with the launch of Field Service Business, a sister publication to Sustainability Matters.
BCIA funds CO2 capture facility
19 August, 2014Non-for-profit company Brown Coal Innovation Australia (BCIA) has announced $650,000 in funding for a research and development project which will target significantly reduced carbon emissions from brown coal power generation.
Water tractor beam could contain oil spills
19 August, 2014Physicists from The Australian National University (ANU) have created a tractor beam on water, which they can use to manipulate floating objects at will.
Fuji Xerox awarded for annual reporting
18 August, 2014Fuji Xerox Australia's Supplies Division was last month recognised at the Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) Awards for its commitment to packaging product stewardship. The division received the Australian Packaging Covenant High Performers Award for the highest annual reporting score in the Small-Medium Communications and Electronics category.
Central Park Water welcomes NSW Minister for Water for a site visit
15 August, 2014Joint venture developers of the $2 billion Central Park mixed-use precinct, Frasers Property and Sekisui House, yesterday morning (14 August) provided a construction tour of the water recycling facility while the plant is undergoing commissioning before becoming operational early next year.
Ultrahigh-intensity blasting 'a step change' in ore processing
13 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Orica mining ServicesGroundbreaking research on using ultrahigh-intensity blasting to improve mine productivity has been awarded the 2014 CEEC Medal by the Coalition for Eco-Efficient Comminution (CEEC).
Free 3D design software for schools
13 August, 2014Software company Autodesk is offering secondary schools, vocational institutions and universities in Australia and New Zealand free access to the company's professional 3D design software and creativity apps.
GBCA announces Future Green Leader Award
12 August, 2014The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has launched the Future Green Leader Award to recognise and reward emerging sustainability leaders with creative ideas and commitment to the property and construction industry.
2014 WorldGBC Awards announced
11 August, 2014The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) held its annual awards last week, honouring individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the global sustainability movement.
