Australian environmental company helps householders reduce carbon footprint
24 November, 2009
Green Invest Ltd, an Australian environmental solutions company, will provide audit and facilitation services to help more than 400,000 householders across metropolitan Victoria reduce their carbon footprint.
Algal synthesiser offers renewed hope of rapid CO2 emissions reduction
23 November, 2009
A new technology that may hold the key to rapid, large-scale CO2 emissions reduction from existing coal- and gas-fired power stations and other smoke-stack industries such as smelters and refineries has been unveiled as a curtain-raiser to three major trial installations along the east coast of Australia next year.
Fuji Xerox Australia launches campaign for responsible paper procurement
23 November, 2009
As part of its commitment to helping customers reduce their environmental impact, Fuji Xerox Australia has launched a new campaign to educate businesses about paper procurement.
Better way to harness waste heat
20 November, 2009
New MIT research points the way to a technology that might make it possible to harvest much of the wasted heat produced by everything from computer processor chips to car engines to electric powerplants, and turn it into usable electricity.
De-carbonising Australia's homes
20 November, 2009
Despite contributing approximately 54 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually to the atmosphere, Australia's seven million dwellings currently have no role in the federal government's proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).
Human emissions rise 2% despite GFC
19 November, 2009
Despite the economic effects of the global financial crisis (GFC), carbon dioxide emissions from human activities rose 2% in 2008 to an all-time high of 1.3 tonnes of carbon per capita per year, according to a paper published in Nature Geoscience.
Shopping centre waste to power homes
12 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New Zealand
General waste from Sydney’s newest shopping centre, Top Ryde City, is scheduled to be recovered and re-used to create renewable electricity, thanks to a waste management process implemented by Veolia Environmental Services. It is looking to recover up to 60-65% of all general waste and recyclable materials, once the centre launches in November.
Conveyor belt offers water savings
12 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Habasit Australasia Ltd
A conveyor belt allows food processors to cut water required for cleaning purposes.
Risk modelling shows crunch time for climate change action is at hand
12 November, 2009
New modelling shows that a better than even chance of avoiding 2 degree warming is still possible, but only if agreement is reached and implemented within the next 12 months, researchers from Victoria University have warned.
PM award recognises water-efficient businesses
12 November, 2009
The Prime Minister's Water Wise Award recognises water-efficiency excellence by the commercial and industrial sectors. Projects will need to demonstrate notable recent water savings and a reduction of water use in comparison to other similar facilities.
$20.6m in Climate Ready grants to support 324 jobs
11 November, 2009
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has announced $20.6 million in grants to 32 businesses for projects supporting around 324 green jobs under the Rudd government's Climate Ready program.
Energy-efficient lighting
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Koda Lighting
The Nimbus LED.next lighting claims to deliver energy savings of up to 70% compared with conventional fluorescent and incandescent lighting and is claimed to be more than twice as energy efficient as low-voltage halogen lighting.
Demystifying sustainability
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: WSP Australia Pty Limited
“Sustainability in infrastructure is about both art and science. The art is in having the ability to recognise and enunciate what we value. The science is being able to adapt and innovate in our field of expertise,” said Dr James Mantle, Parsons Brinckerhoff’s (PB) Managing Director.
Heat exchanger design
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Teralba Industries Pty Ltd
The Deep Dimple design of the Dimpleflo heat exchanger range achieves good heat transfer coefficients when processing slurries and viscous products or waste streams.
Renewable energy at Melbourne’s reservoirs
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Melbourne Water
Melbourne Water has completed the construction of six mini hydro-electricity plants at its various reservoirs.
