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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ASX focuses on sustainability risk and disclosure
30 September, 2014
With more and more regulators around the world demanding companies disclose their key environmental, social and economic risks, it is becoming increasing clear that sustainability should be an integral part of any company's core business strategy.
Barangaroo showcases sustainability in business
29 September, 2014 by Lauren DavisThe Australia's Sustainability in Business Conference & Exhibition is all about the benefits that sustainability can bring to businesses. The event will feature a range of speakers, one of whom is Ro Coroneos - manager community and social strategy, Barangaroo, Lend Lease.
Energy Green Paper outlines blueprint for future policies
25 September, 2014The Australian Government has released the Energy Green Paper - a document which includes policy approaches to ensure reliable and affordable energy that supports business competitiveness, lowers the cost of living and grows exports.
2014 National Landcare Awards winners announced
24 September, 2014The National Landcare Awards gala dinner, held last week in Melbourne's Royal Exhibition Building, celebrated 25 years of Landcare and the outstanding individuals and groups who are excelling in their delivery of a range of different landcare projects.