ETS defeated
03 December, 2009
It came as no surprise today that the Labor government’s emissions trading scheme was defeated for the second time in the Senate. Under the new coalition rule of Tony Abbott, only two liberal senators crossed the floor and voted for the ETS legislation. They were Senators Sue Boyce and Judith Troeth. At 33 votes for to 41 against, their votes were not enough. Clean Energy Council Chief Executive Matthew Warren said the defeat was a lost chance to start the transition to a low-carbon economy.
What is the carbon intensity of your supply chain?
03 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Greenice Pty Ltd
Many Australian companies are unaware that they have highly carbon-intensive supply chains and could be exposed to a future cost of carbon.
Sustainable packaging - a growing consumer issue
03 December, 2009
A new report from independent market analyst Datamonitor identifies that sustainable packaging is a growing consumer issue that has the potential to benefit numerous stakeholders. At present, consumer interest in packaging is relatively low in general; however, a high proportion of consumers are interested in the sustainability aspect of packaging.
The biomass alternative
02 December, 2009 by Juergen Peterseim and Prof Dr-Ing Udo Hellwig, ERK Eckrohrkessel GmbH
Industry is being challenged to reduce carbon emissions and its reliance on non-renewable fuel sources. Spurring this on has been volatile oil prices as well as the likely introduction of schemes such as the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS). In this article, Juergen Peterseim* and Prof Dr-Ing Udo Hellwig** from ERK Eckrohrkessel GmbH describe technologies that are available and can make use of biomass as an alternative fuel source for industry.
Lighting the way through the ‘green’ building rating maze
02 December, 2009 by Brett Annesley, Dynalite Segment Manager - Energy Management
Energy management and environmental performance are becoming increasingly significant across today’s commercial building sector. Building owners, developers and occupiers face a complex mix of design, application and classification requirements to meet Australia’s two key ‘green’ rating tools for office buildings - Green Star and NABERS Energy. Brett Annesley, Dynalite Segment Manager - Energy Management, sheds light on the issues from a lighting control and automation perspective.
Paint IT green
01 December, 2009
Once upon a time, the IT department was ignored when it came to sustainability. But now, more and more Australian companies are wising up to the benefits of green IT. Andrew Collins explains how these new technologies can cut carbon emissions, power usage and your power bill.
Commercialisation help made simpler
01 December, 2009
The federal government will introduce a new, simpler form of assistance to companies seeking to take their ideas to market from early January 2010.
Seeking a sustainable timber industry
30 November, 2009
The Green Building Council of Australia has announced the release of a revised Timber credit, effective 1 January 2010, which allows for equal consideration of the Australian Forestry Standard (AFS) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) schemes.
The Rocks' Christmas tree created from recycled bottles
27 November, 2009
Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority has installed Sydney's most unique Christmas tree on George Street, The Rocks, which is made entirely of recycled plastic bottles.
A 'green start' for vulnerable Australians
26 November, 2009
A new $130 million program to help improve the energy and water efficiency of low-income and disadvantaged Australian households has been announced by Environment Minister Peter Garrett.
Wastewater algae to bio-crude oil
24 November, 2009
In November, the New Zealand Minister of Energy Hon Gerry Brownlee opened what is claimed to be the largest wastewater algae to bio-crude oil demonstration project in the world.
Macquarie Industrial Solutions surface sanitiser and disinfectant
24 November, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.go1bio.com
Macquarie Industrial Solutions' BioSpray D2 Surface Sanitiser and Disinfectant is a proprietary blend of isopropyl alcohol and quaternary ammonium solution with hospital-grade disinfecting killing power that is non-corrosive, non-staining and non-toxic.
National Waste Overview released
24 November, 2009
The Environment Protection and Heritage Council has released a National Waste Overview providing a summary of key facts and figures on waste and recycling in Australia.
Plastic produced without the use of fossil fuels
24 November, 2009
A team of South Korean scientists has succeeded in producing the polymers used for everyday plastics through bioengineering, rather than through the use of fossil fuel-based chemicals.
Supercomputer launched at ANU
24 November, 2009
The Commonwealth government is providing $26 million towards Australia’s newest research supercomputer, to be hosted at the Australian National University.
