Carbon footprinting focus of food industry convention

Discussions at the Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology convention will include a focus on carbon footprinting for food manufacturers, marketers, suppliers and retailers. The convention will be held from 10-12 July 2011 in Sydney.

Call for comment on farming carbon offset scheme

A consultation paper has been released for public comment on the key regulations to underpin the Carbon Farming Initiative. The carbon offset scheme will financially reward farmers and landholders for reducing Australia’s carbon pollution.

Peak business group supports Garnaut's carbon tax price

A group of national business leaders has called on the federal government to move swiftly towards a carbon price of between $20 and $30 per tonne in order to create a solid incentive to drive innovation.

Cj to edit green building article for newsletter

CSIRO reports on cattle methane emissions

Australia’s northern beef herd may be emitting up to 30% less methane than previously calculated.

GHD design achieves 5 Stars

A new office building in Mount Cambier, South Australia, for which GHD designed the engineering services, has been awarded a 5 Star Green Star - Office Design v2 Certified Rating.

6 stars for office complex

Macquarie Group’s iconic headquarters in Sydney’s Darling Harbour has set high standards in environmental sustainability and workplace functionality, achieving a coveted 6 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia. Owned and managed by Brookfield Multiplex, the $316 million complex incorporates a range of technologies such as harbour water cooling, passive chilled beam air conditioning and an innovative lighting control system.

Carbon footprinting focus for food industry

The Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology (AIFST) convention being held 10-12 July 2011 in Sydney will focus on carbon footprinting for food manufacturers, marketers, suppliers and retailers.

Be rewarded for saving energy

Ilum-a-Lite has announced that a number of its energy-saving products have been approved by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) for inclusion in the state government’s Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) - meaning projects undertaken by Ilum-a-Lite can deliver substantial cash rebates.

Pineapple and banana fibre for car making

Scientists in Brazil have developed a more effective way to use fibres from pineapple, bananas and other plants in a new generation of automotive plastics that are stronger, lighter and more eco-friendly than plastics now in use.

Ai forum highlights compressed air audit benefits

A recent Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) forum has provided insight into how compressed air audits can reduce energy consumption and costs and optimise use of technology.

Sydney Water releases aquatic centre guidelines

Sydney Water has released a best practices guide for aquatic centres to help them become more sustainable in their water and energy usage.

Lighting generates revenue

IPART recently endorsed energy-efficient lighting upgrades carried out by EELCO - The Energy Efficient Lighting Company, by deeming many of its projects as able to generate revenue under the NSW Government’s Energy Savings Scheme (ESS).

Entries for 2011 Banksia Awards now open

Entries are now invited for the 2011 Banksia Awards from community groups, local government and businesses.

Green Star's program receives federal funding

The development of the Green Building Council of Australia’s (GBCA’s) Green Star - Communities rating tool is now receiving support from the federal government.