International water efficiency
29 June, 2010
National water conservation bodies the ‘savewater! Alliance’ (Australia), Waterwise UK and the Alliance for Water Efficiency (USA) have joined forces to form the International Federation for Water Efficiency.
Climate change adaptation conference
29 June, 2010
An international conference held in Australia to discuss the science and options for adapting to climate change begins on the Gold Coast on Tuesday 29 June.
$30m for Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources
28 June, 2010
The Hunter will continue to be at the forefront of sustainable energy research and development with the establishment of the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources.
New commercial building disclosure scheme will drive energy efficiency in buildings
23 June, 2010
The Green Building Council of Australia says the new federal commercial office building disclosure scheme will help drive the transition to energy-efficient buildings.
Frankston City Council water conservation initiatives recognised
23 June, 2010
Frankston City, located approximately 40 kilometres south of Melbourne, has been announced as the winner of the Water Conservation Category of the Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Sustainable Cities Awards held in Melbourne.
AIFST convention to discuss sustainabilty
17 June, 2010
Over 100 international and local experts from the world of food will converge on Melbourne in July for the 43rd annual Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology Convention. Sustainability in food packaging will be discussed during the conference.
Urban water security
16 June, 2010
Infrastructure Australia engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers to help identify opportunities to enhance existing water supply security strategies and to form practical recommendations for change at the federal, state and local government levels.
CO2 Group expands into New Zealand
16 June, 2010
Australian environmental services company CO2 Group Limited will expand into New Zealand in June this year, the company’s first overseas venture.
New report shows greener building sector can make real difference to climate change mitigation
16 June, 2010
The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has today released its Second Plank Update Report 2010 - hailed as a clarion call to government on the significant potential of additional energy-efficiency measures in the building sector.
Sustainability award finalists' innovation recognised
15 June, 2010
Organisers of this year’s Enviro Conference and Exhibition have announced the finalists for a national competition to find Australia’s most cutting-edge sustainable innovation. The winner will be announced at the event, which is taking place from 21 to 23 July in Melbourne.
Schneider Electric acquires SCADAgroup
10 June, 2010
Schneider Electric has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire SCADAgroup, an Australian-based leading provider of telemetry products and solutions for the water and wastewater, oil and gas and electric power end-market segments.
Schneider Electric submits response to federal government’s energy-efficiency issues paper
10 June, 2010
Schneider Electric has submitted a response to the energy-efficiency issues paper released by the Australian government-established Task Group on Energy Efficiency.
Environmentally sustainable design in interiors
09 June, 2010
CSR's new HQ achieves a 5 Star Green Star - Office Interiors v1.1 rating for the fit-out of the Triniti III building in the Stockland Triniti campus at North Ryde.
Concrete reinforcing product wins sustainable design award
09 June, 2010
A construction system used for reinforcing concrete in buildings has won the 2010 Award for Excellence in Sustainable Design in the Australian International Design Awards.
Aldi first to join Carbon Reduction Label Program in Australia
09 June, 2010
Planet Ark has announced that Aldi is the first company to join the Carbon Reduction Label program in Australia - by the end of this year Aldi’s everyday olive oil range will feature the Carbon Reduction Label.
