Salute the Reuser at Melbourne International Coffee Expo
07 May, 2013The Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) will take place from 23-26 May 2013 at the Melbourne Showgrounds. It is estimated that 30,000 disposable cups will be used over the four-day event.
Cleansing of contaminated sites in Melbourne’s western suburbs gets go-ahead
06 May, 2013VCAT has given approval for the decontamination of polluted soil sites across Melbourne’s western suburbs.
Big savings through Energy Efficiency Opportunities program
06 May, 2013An independent review has found the Australian Government’s Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program is saving participants millions of dollars in energy costs each year.
MWH Global finalises acquisition of Outback Ecology
06 May, 2013MWH Global, a strategic consulting, technical engineering and construction services firm for the wet infrastructure sector, has finalised its acquisition of Outback Ecology, an Australian environmental consultancy associated with the natural resources and mining industry.
A new deal for urban infrastructure
03 May, 2013A new coalition of built environment groups, which includes the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), wants a ‘new deal’ for Australian cities.
AWA announces new CEO
01 May, 2013The Australian Water Association announced today that its board of directors has named Jonathan McKeown as Chief Executive Officer effective 27 May.
Eco Expo Asia continues to offer green business potential
01 May, 2013Green-tech exhibition Eco Expo Asia will take place once again at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong from 28-31 October.
SLR provides sustainability advice to Port of Melbourne Corporation
29 April, 2013International environmental firm SLR Consulting has been appointed by Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) in Australia to provide expert advice as part of the port’s three-year sustainability program.
Carbon price revenue helps ice energy costs
26 April, 2013Revenue from the carbon price will help Adelaide’s largest ice manufacturer, Adelaide Ice Service, to reduce energy costs by up to $20,000 a year.
Farm and energy coexistence move will help boost investment and jobs, says GE
26 April, 2013GE has welcomed the recommendation to the Australian Government decision to preserve farmers’ access to assistance and income as hosts of resource and energy projects, such as wind farms.
Earth Day tips from En Pointe Tec
23 April, 201322 April was Earth Day. In recognition of this event, IT solutions provider En Pointe Technologies has outlined three quick and easy steps that organisations can implement within their office environment to help them go green.
Climate Change Authority invites public input to its caps and targets review
23 April, 2013The Climate Change Authority today released an issues paper and invited submissions to the Authority’s review of Australia’s targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Landholders to earn carbon credits by planting mallee
23 April, 2013Landholders will be able to generate carbon credits from establishing mallee plantings on their properties under a new carbon farming initiative (CFI) methodology approved by the Australian Government today.
Industry has a greater role in securing Australia’s water supply
23 April, 2013Water is a fuel, vital for business and every bit as critical to moving our economy forward as energy. James Currie, Client Services Director, Australia, Black & Veatch discusses the role industry in Australia can play in securing our future water supplies.
Global Energy Prize honours scientists for rechargeable batteries, physics work
19 April, 2013The Global Energy Prize (GEP), one of the world’s most prestigious awards recognising outstanding achievements across the world in energy research and technology, has announced this year’s two honourees for their important contributions and research in rechargeable batteries and physics.
