Flowmeters recover lost revenues
30 September, 2010 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB flowmeters have enabled a US university to cut steam losses in its generation plant and recover more than $1.25 million a year in lost revenues. The solution has also created a campus-wide awareness of the need for energy efficiency.
Focus on Australia’s infrastructure at AGIC conference
28 September, 2010
The future sustainability of Australia’s infrastructure will be the focus at the Australian Green Infrastructure Council’s second annual national conference in Brisbane on 26 October.
Sustainable development advocate wins state construction award
28 September, 2010
Brisbane’s Helen Armstrong has been acknowledged for her outstanding achievements and contribution to the construction industry with the Leighton Contractors Award for Achievement in Sustainable Development Award at the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) Qld 2010 Crystal Vision Awards.
New China supply deal for Cardia Bioplastics
28 September, 2010
Australian manufacturer of sustainable packaging products and resins Cardia Bioplastics has struck a major agreement with a Chinese bag manufacturing company - its third China deal in three months.
Conservation International says world must adopt Japan's 'Decade of Biodiversity'
23 September, 2010
The Government of Japan has proposed to declare 2011-2020 the ‘UN Decade of Biodiversity’ in an attempt to increase global efforts to stop the current environmental crisis. The proposal came during the UN General Assembly’s first-ever day dedicated to discussing biodiversity.
Papyrus Australia makes finals of the Banksia Environmental Awards
21 September, 2010
Papyrus Australia, the developer of a technology that converts the waste trunk of the banana palm into alternatives to forest wood products, has been announced as a finalist in the 2010 Banksia Awards.
Beverage and packaging technology on show
21 September, 2010
The Foodtech Packtech event, to be held at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds between 12 and 14 October, is said to showcase technology available to the food, beverage and packaging industries.
NABERS ratings - are you ready?
20 September, 2010
If you own or lease office space, then you need to know about the new Commercial Building Disclosure scheme (CBD) beginning 1 November this year. CBD will require office buildings to disclose their NABERS Energy ratings when they are offered for sale or lease.
Plastics technology wins science’s 2010 Victoria Prize
20 September, 2010
A leading Australian materials scientists who invented a zero waste technology for the plastics and car industry has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Victoria Prize. Associate Professor Wojciech Gutowski’s work addressed the waste problem faced by the car industry which uses 9.68 million litres of paints a year in car manufacturing - with all solvents used in the process becoming airborne and 2.5 million litres of solids going to landfill.
Green Buidings report
20 September, 2010
Apart from reducing carbon emissions, green buildings can also play an important role in providing affordable housing, job creation and disaster recovery, according to a new report from the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) launched 19 September at the start of World Green Building Week.
Newcastle’s Young Engineer of the Year named
17 September, 2010
GHD’s engineer Andrew Bagnall has been named the Engineers Australia Young Engineer of the Year (Newcastle) at a function held on 10 September at Newcastle City Hall.
Painting industry launches training scheme to reduce waste
14 September, 2010
A new statewide accredited training program, Sustainable Painting Practices, is now available for WA painting contractors and retailers to help them reduce waste, encourage recycling and provide advice in sustainable products.
$63 million to bring Toyota engine line to Victoria
14 September, 2010
The Gillard government will invest $63 million to bring production of Toyota’s next-generation, four-cylinder engine for the Camry and Hybrid Camry to Australia.
Kiwi wins top international science prize
14 September, 2010
A New Zealand environmental scientist has won a top international science prize for her contribution to the development of a simple, inexpensive test which measures arsenic levels in drinking water, and which has the potential to improve the lives of millions of people worldwide.
Multibillion-dollar environmental funding program previewed
08 September, 2010
A multibillion-dollar environmental funding program has been previewed at one of the largest ever gatherings in Australia of environmental experts.
