Australian scientists join global research community
31 October, 2012Australia has joined the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), a research organisation which specialises in the application of advanced systems analysis to examine the complex systems which are at the heart of today’s global challenges.
Green chemistry helps promote sustainable manufacturing
31 October, 2012Greener manufacturing in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries has received a boost following the establishment of the $24.9 million Victorian Centre for Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing (VCSCM).
LSBF unveils MBA with carbon management specialisation
31 October, 2012The London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) has launched a Global MBA with a specialisation in aarbon management.
Diverse transport options build more sustainable communities, says GBCA
31 October, 2012Increasing the uptake of walking, riding and use of public transport requires a strategic, holistic approach, says Australia’s green building organisation.
Australian-first meeting of major banks and environmental regulators to develop best practice
31 October, 2012In an Australian first, senior executives from the banking, finance and related industries will join environmental regulators at the Environmental Bankers Association of Australasia (EBAA) Roundtable in November.
EECA to fund energy-efficient design advice for commercial buildings
30 October, 2012Expert advice to help developers design and construct commercial buildings that use up to 70% less energy than the average building is available through a new program launched on Monday.
Grants support smarter energy use across the community
30 October, 2012New funding rounds for three energy efficiency grant programs have been announced.
A National Sustainability Council for Australia
30 October, 2012On 23 October, Minister for the Environment Tony Burke announced the establishment of a National Sustainability Council (NSC) for Australia.
When to retrofit vs when to replace with data centres
29 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Emerson Network PowerEmerson Network Power has released guidelines for organisations to consider when deciding to retrofit or replace a data centre in the quest for greater efficiency.
Eversons Food Processors wins 2012 Prime Minister’s Water Wise Award
29 October, 2012Senator Don Farrell, Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, has congratulated Macleay River Meats - trading as Eversons Food Processors - on winning the 2012 Prime Minister’s Water Wise Award.
Sodium-ion battery researcher awarded Indian Fellowship
26 October, 2012Dr Manickam Minakshi has received an Early Career Australia-India Fellowship from the Australian Academy of Science, only two months after revealing his work on a sodium-ion battery.
Schneider Electric and Clipsal launch EcoXpert training program for the Australian market
26 October, 2012Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has announced the launch of its global training and certification program, EcoXpert, into the Australian market. The program has been developed to aid electrical contractors diversify and grow their business.
Aucklanders to get a bite-sized taste of business sustainability insights
25 October, 2012Auckland companies can get a sustainability edge at the ‘business only’ afternoon at the Sustainable City Showcase at The Cloud on Queens Wharf on 22 November.
SLR’s waste team supports policy review by WA Government
24 October, 2012The UK-based environmental firm SLR Consulting has recently carried out work on two waste and resource management projects on behalf of the Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation (WA DEC).
Solar Council rejects push to abolish SRES
23 October, 2012The Australian Solar Council has rejected a call by the Productivity Commission to abolish the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES).