Sustainable chemical manufacturing centre launched
31 July, 2013The $24.9 million Victorian Centre for Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing (VCSCM) was launched last week by the Victorian Minister for Manufacturing, David Hodgett.
Fourth funding round of on-farm irrigation program opens
30 July, 2013The Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment and Urban Water, Amanda Rishworth, yesterday announced the opening of the $100 million fourth funding round of the On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program.
Free liveable housing app launched
29 July, 2013Livable Housing Australia (LHA) has launched a free app which will guide the design and construction of homes that are more liveable for all Australians at all stages of life.
Study reveals the seasonal influence of aerosols on Australia’s tropical climate
29 July, 2013The first long-term study of fine smoke particles generated by burning of the savannah - open woodland and grassland - has been completed. This means the seasonal influence of aerosols on Australia’s tropical climate can now be included in climate models.
Environmental award for energy-efficient compressor
26 July, 2013Industrial group Atlas Copco has presented its Environmental Award for 2012 to the team that developed the company’s GA VSD+ compressor, launched in April this year. The compressor is said to cut energy consumption by roughly half compared to traditional devices.
Draft legislation to bring forward ETS released
26 July, 2013The Rudd government has released an exposure draft of legislation to implement an earlier start to emissions trading.
Free education program at Waste Expo
26 July, 2013Waste Expo, to be held from 9-10 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, has announced a subsidised education program to take place in the ‘Waste Summit’ theatre at the show.
New Australian appointees for MWH Global’s transport business
25 July, 2013MWH Global has announced two new appointments to its Australian transport business. Stephen Moore has been appointed transportation leader, Government and Infrastructure for New South Wales and Victoria; and Alex Iljin is business manager for infrastructure planning.
NZ course for Creating Living Built Environments
24 July, 2013A new education program, designed to raise the bar for New Zealand construction practice, is being launched at Otago Polytechnic. The course strives for the creation of beautiful, inspiring buildings that are net zero (energy, water and waste) and built from non-toxic, locally sourced materials.
The Green Hub: a portal to sustainability education
22 July, 2013Greening Australia has launched an educational website, called the Green Hub, in partnership with Hydro Tasmania and TasWater.
Bindaree Beef beats the carbon tax
19 July, 2013A more energy-efficient rendering plant and directing all of its organic waste through a digester to generate clean energy from biogas will reduce Bindaree Beef’s carbon emissions by 95% and deliver annual operating cost savings of $2.44 million.
Inaugural Ethical Enterprise Award for inspirational Australian businesses
18 July, 2013The inaugural Ethical Enterprise Award was launched earlier this month. An initiative of Moral Fairground and Australian Ethical Investment, the award recognises and celebrates the achievements of Australia’s most inspirational enterprise.
CCS in agricultural soil is impractical, says experts
18 July, 2013 by Lauren DavisBoth the Australian Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative and the Opposition’s Direct Action Plan recommend offsetting greenhouse gas emissions by increasing carbon storage in agricultural soils. But experts from the University of Melbourne have claimed that this method is both technically and economically very limited.
Embarking on a green revolution at a community level
17 July, 2013Major infrastructure projects will make a significant contribution to expanding Australia’s commitment to clean and green energy at a community level under the vision of not-for-profit organisation Embark.
Hanwha brings Dawn Fraser and new PV modules to Clean Energy Week
17 July, 2013Australian Olympic champion Dawn Fraser will be attending this year’s Clean Energy Week, to be held from 24-26 July at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
