April 2012 start date for Clean Energy Regulator
16 November, 2011
The Clean Energy Regulator, the new administrative body responsible for the carbon-pricing mechanism, will begin operation from 2 April 2012.
New industry definitions for low-energy and zero-carbon homes
16 November, 2011
New industry definitions will deliver a common language for low-energy and zero-carbon homes.
Macroeconomic report looks at NZ green growth opportunities
16 November, 2011
The executive summary of a significant macroeconomic report on green growth opportunities for New Zealand has been released.
New Chair for the WSAA Board
15 November, 2011
Sue Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of the Water Corporation of Western Australia, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Water Services Association of Australia Board.
Australian scientists revolutionise processing of starch
10 November, 2011
Australian scientists have developed an analyser that will monitor the behaviour of starches as they are cooked, revolutionising food manufacturing processes.
Carbon tax legislation passed by the Senate
08 November, 2011
The Gillard Labor Government will provide support for jobs, competitiveness and innovation in Australian manufacturing as it moves to the low-carbon global economy of the future, as well as extra tax relief for small business.
Fujitsu wins ‘Banksia’ leadership award
08 November, 2011
The ‘Banksia Environmental Award for Leading in Sustainability - Setting the Standard for Large Organisations’ award, which acknowledges commitment to sustainability and measurable achievements, has been awarded to Fujitsu.
Green polymer chemistry
07 November, 2011
The term ‘green polymer chemistry’ is being used here to describe the production of established thermoplastics and elastomers from renewable sources, including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyamide (PA), epoxy resin and polyurethane.
Trigeneration precinct for commercial buildings
04 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Origin Energy
In April 2011, Investa Property Group and Cogent, a subsidiary of Origin, established a trigeneration facility that reduces the carbon footprints of two commercial buildings in Sydney.
Shipping industry addresses sustainability
03 November, 2011
A wide-ranging vision for the future sustainability of international shipping has been presented by a coalition of global companies and NGOs.
New Director, Client Services for Black & Veatch
03 November, 2011
Black & Veatch has promoted James Currie to Director, Client Services, Australia.
Study finds carbon capture and storage a competitive tool
02 November, 2011
A study by the Global CCS Institute has found that carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a competitive power sector emissions abatement tool when compared to other low-carbon technologies.
Tenix sustainable efficiency and performance analysis tool
31 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Tenix
Tenix has developed a sustainable efficiency and performance analysis tool which can be used for infrastructure to identify and translate sustainability outcomes into long-term financial and operational efficiencies.
Campaign aims to help SMEs profit from carbon tax
26 October, 2011
Climate Friendly has launched the ‘Mainstreaming Green: by business, for business’ campaign to help SMEs understand and take full advantage of the carbon price policy.
Australians appointed to develop energy efficiency in Dubai cities
26 October, 2011
An Australian technology services company has been appointed to assist in driving down energy consumption in three new iconic city precincts in Dubai.
