LED street lighting trial in world’s largest cities shows up to 85% energy savings
30 July, 2012LED (light-emitting diodes) street lighting can generate energy savings as high as 85%, an independent, global trial of the technology has found. The program also indicates that citizens of pilot cities prefer LED lighting, citing the social and environmental benefits.
Conference for Australian business and sustainability sector
30 July, 2012The inaugural Australian Sustainability Conference & Exhibition (ASCE) is to be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre from 8 to 9 November 2012.
Review of Renewable Energy Target a threat to investment and jobs
27 July, 2012Major investment and jobs are at risk if the federal government changes the 20% Renewable Energy Target, the head of one of Australia’s largest companies told the audience at Clean Energy Week on Wednesday.
NSW government sustainability program helps businesses save $6.3m a year
27 July, 2012A bank, a confectioner, a glass manufacturer, a waste management operation and a zoo are among 34 leading businesses and organisations saving $6.3 million annually through a NSW Government sustainability program.
Investing in remanufacturing
26 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaCompanies are continually being challenged to improve productivity to meet consumer demand, while minimising the impact of rising costs associated with energy and raw materials. Remanufacturing allows products to be restored to ‘like new’ or better condition, extending equipment life and enhancing its performance. Julian Needham, Customer Support & Maintenance Operations Manager, Rockwell Automation, discusses the benefits of remanufacturing in the current global environment.
McDonald’s rewarded with stars for going green
25 July, 2012Kilsyth South McDonald’s is the first Australian restaurant to be recognised with Green Star certification. The establishment has been awarded a 4 Star Green Star - Custom Design rating for developing a new benchmark for the design of environmentally sustainable restaurants.
Science bursary assists aspiring students
25 July, 2012The Condamine Alliance has established a new bursary with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) in 2012 to assist aspiring students to reach their full potential in a career in resource management.
Carbon offset project for brewed drink company
24 July, 2012 | Supplied by: CO2 Australia LimitedThe production of some of Australia’s favourite beverages will become greener thanks to a partnership between CO2 Australia and the brewers of the famous Bundaberg Ginger Beer, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks.
Curtin receives funding for emission-reduction technology
24 July, 2012 by Gracie DanielCurtin University researchers will develop new technology for reducing carbon dioxide emissions after receiving $1 million of state government funding.
Low Carbon milestone: Australia’s major companies avoid 1 million tonnes of carbon pollution annually
24 July, 2012Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Mark Dreyfus today applauded members of Low Carbon Australia’s Carbon Neutral Program for avoiding more than 1 million tonnes of greenhouse gas pollution and providing a role model for other businesses.
Gillard government announces improvements to rural R&D
23 July, 2012The Gillard government today announced significant improvements to rural research, development and extension which will see greater collaboration on research, efforts to increase investment and a drive to improve the adoption of innovation across the sector.
Plastic recycling volume doubles for NZ program
18 July, 2012The Agrecovery Rural Recycling program has experienced unprecedented growth over the last two years, with collection of waste plastics reaching record levels. Container plastic collected and sent for recycling by Agrecovery in the 12 months to June 2012 was 157,390 kg.
Bond University researcher joins Queensland’s new infrastructure think tank
18 July, 2012Professor Michael Regan from Bond University’s Institute of Sustainable Development and Architecture has been appointed to the newly formed Infrastructure Queensland committee.
Thiess Services launches into resources
18 July, 2012Thiess Services has built a portfolio in fields such as contaminated site remediation, waste management, water management, energy distribution and facilities operations and maintenance. Now the company has been brought into alignment with the needs of the mining industry, so General Manager of Remediation and Infrastructure Doug Moss is looking to take advantage of this.
Property trusts capitalise on new finance for building retrofits
17 July, 2012A change in Victorian legislation will allow property trusts to gain access to finance for environmental upgrades, significantly increasing opportunities to retrofit buildings in Melbourne’s city centre.
