Councils recognised for tackling e-waste
22 June, 2011
Last week, the Senate unanimously passed the Product Stewardship Bill, a major milestone in the delivery of Australia’s long-term National Waste Policy. With over 90% of a mobile phone and its accessories recyclable, the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association is committed to the development of a long-term, integrated, e-waste collection service that is funded by industry, accepts all types of electronic waste and is free to all Australians. The efforts of over 300 local councils across Australia in tackling mobile phone e-waste were recognised at the MobileMuster Local Government Awards during the National General Assembly for Local Government in Canberra, on 21 June 2011.
New tool for predicting drought
22 June, 2011
A Victoria University researcher has developed a way to predict droughts six months before they begin.
First successful Solar Flagships Program applicants announced
21 June, 2011
Two leading-edge solar technologies from BP Solar and Wind Prospect CWP have become the first successful applicants for the federal government’s $1.5 billion Solar Flagships Program.
Canon environmental grant applications now open
21 June, 2011
Canon is calling for applications for its environmental grants program. The company is looking to source ideas on how its products can be used to benefit environmental and community-based projects.
$4.2m in grants for climate change adaptation
21 June, 2011
Federal grants worth $4.2m have been announced for priority research for assisting Australian communities prepare for climate change.
Photographers called to enter savewater! competition
15 June, 2011
Recognising imagery as an important tool in raising awareness of the need for water conservation, the 2011 savewater! awards are calling for budding photographers to share their photographs.
Australia not alone on climate change action
15 June, 2011
The federal government has released new reports that show Australia is not acting alone or ahead of other countries when it comes to action on climate change.
Premier's Sustainability Awards recognise Victorian business initiatives
15 June, 2011
The Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2011 has recognised several Victorian businesses and organisations for their outstanding achievements in implementing sustainability initiatives.
Need to monitor fungicide risk
09 June, 2011
Australia currently has no organised, long-term way of monitoring levels of commercial fungicides in soil and waterways, leading environmental scientists have cautioned.
Getting smart with energy management
09 June, 2011
Emissions from electricity production are one of the major contributors for global warming, being responsible for up to 40% of the carbon footprint in some developed countries. The demand for electrical energy will continue to grow and the question really becomes, what do we need to do to meet this demand without increasing the carbon footprint?
Energy management standard launching
09 June, 2011
With energy one of the most critical challenges facing the international community, the publication on 15 June of the ISO International Standard ISO 50001 on energy management systems is an eagerly awaited event because it is estimated the standard could have a positive impact on some 60% of the world’s energy use.
International water management award for Nestlé
09 June, 2011
The Stockholm Industry Water Award has been presented to Nestlé for its leadership and performance to improve water management in its internal operations and throughout its supply chain.
O-I champions glass as consumer favourite
08 June, 2011
CEOs, environmentalists and parents have joined an Owens-Illinois (O-I) marketing campaign to champion glass as a sustainable consumer choice.
World Environment Day awards announced
06 June, 2011
The United Nations Association of Australia has announced the winners of this year’s World Environment Day Awards at a presentation dinner at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne.
Townsville pipeline harnesses wastewater
03 June, 2011
A 27 km pipeline has been completed that will capture and redirect wastewater from the northern areas of Townsville.
