Fuji Xerox Australia ProfitAccelerator sustainability guide
09 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Fuji Xerox Australia Pty LtdThe ProfitAccelerator sustainability guide identifies potential opportunities that the carbon legislation will bring and highlights the financial benefits of adopting sustainable business practices.
AUT learning precinct is digital, adaptable and sustainable
08 October, 2012 by Lauren DavisSince November 2010, construction has been underway at AUT University for the city campus’s new sustainable learning complex, the WG Precinct. It has been a long wait, with planning having begun in 2006, but the project is nearing completion and will officially open in February 2013.
Spotless announced as finalist in 2012 Banksia Environmental Foundation annual awards
05 October, 2012Catering, cleaning and facilities manager Spotless has been named as a finalist in the prestigious 2012 Banksia Environmental Foundation awards in the category of ‘Leading in Sustainability & Setting the Standard in Large Organisations’.
Airius Air Pear thermal destratification fan
05 October, 2012 | Supplied by: VIM SustainabilityThe Airius Air Pear thermal destratification fan thermally equalises the space while also moving air around. The air is moved in any direction without turbulence and noise (or ducts) and in many cases in non-conditioned buildings the unit will be more effective to run than ceiling fans.
International speakers at 2012 National CCS Conference
04 October, 2012Carbon capture and storage’s (CCS) role in achieving sustainable development in China will be discussed by Dr Peng Sizhen, Deputy Director General, Administrative Centre for China’s Agenda 21 (ACCA21), at the National CCS Conference in Perth this month.
Latest population growth rate figures “alarming”
04 October, 2012The latest figures that show Australia’s growth rate has risen to 1.5% are “alarming”, according to Sustainable Population Australia (SPA).
First Australian carbon units issued
04 October, 2012The Clean Energy Regulator issued carbon units for the first time under the carbon pricing mechanism on 27 September 2012, signalling the commencement of the Australian carbon market. Three applicants received free carbon units under the Jobs and Competitiveness Program which were issued via the Australian National Registry of Emissions Units (ANREU).
Brightgreen wins sustainability award
03 October, 2012Melbourne-based LED lighting company Brightgreen took out the top honour - the Premier’s Recognition Award - at the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2012 on Tuesday night. The lighting design company was recognised for developing the DR700 LED replacement light bulb, which is claimed to reduce power costs by up to 80%.
Western Australia at the forefront of international carbon research
03 October, 2012A new national research and development facility launched in Perth last week will play a critical role in reducing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by answering the key questions surrounding the storage of commercial-scale carbon dioxide (CO2).
China’s carbon trading pilot schemes will cover 2000 businesses
03 October, 2012The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, last week met China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Vice Chairman, Xie Zhenhua, to discuss action on climate change.
$1 million in funding released for innovative water projects
02 October, 2012The Smart Water Fund has announced that it will make available $1 million in funding to support innovative urban water projects. This will be the fund’s 10th round of funding, with applications opening in mid-October.
Sustainability education guidebook released
02 October, 2012A guidebook on school and community learning partnerships for sustainability, Conversations on School - Community Learning Partnerships for Sustainability (A Guidebook), was launched in Melbourne this morning.
ABB Australia finalist in 2012 Banksia Environmental Awards
28 September, 2012Power and automation technology group ABB has been selected as one of the finalists in the 2012 Banksia Environmental Awards in the Clean Technology - Harnessing Opportunities category for its sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas recycling technology.
Tapex recognised by plastics industry for environmental leadership
28 September, 2012At the PlastixANZ Plastic Industry Awards in Melbourne on 12 September, Tapex was recognised by the industry for its environmental leadership with the Plasback program, winning the Steinert 2012 Environment Achievement Award.
CRC aims to boost clever water use
27 September, 2012A new Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) will work with more than 70 research, industry and government partners to find new and better ways to use and re-use Australia’s scarce water resources.
