'Alarming' use of energy, materials in newer manufacturing processes
16 April, 2009
Modern manufacturing methods are spectacularly inefficient in their use of energy and materials, according to a detailed MIT analysis of the energy use of 20 major manufacturing processes.
National water award for young engineer
07 April, 2009
URS engineer Sarah Jewell’s passion for water and the environment has led to her being crowned the inaugural Australian Water Association’s Young Water Professional of the Year.
Carbon emissions reporting software
02 April, 2009 | Supplied by: SAI360 PTY LTD
A reporting software product designed to simplify carbon emissions reporting in Australia has been launched by Perth-based company BMS Solutions.
Carbon footprint service
02 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Greenice Pty Ltd
Greenice has launched a carbon footprinting service based on an innovative and scientifically robust carbon accounting model developed by the Centre for Integrated Sustainability Analysis at the University of Sydney. This approach uses Input-Output Analysis, a Nobel Prize-winning macro-economic theory. It is claimed to be more practical and cost-effective than traditional audit-based footprinting methods. The model uses readily available financial data on expenses and revenue (sales), and on-site fuel consumption, and processes it through a computer model to produce a comprehensive Scope 4 carbon footprint.
Bakers, plumbers and an academic institution vie for Premier's sustainability awards
31 March, 2009
The Brumby government has revealed the 15 businesses and organisations that are in the running for the Premier's Sustainability Awards.
Graduate captures top prize at Ozwater '09
30 March, 2009
Amid the bright lights of the Ozwater ’09 Gala Dinner last week, one of the brightest stars was Alexandra Bennett, winner of this year’s AWA National Undergraduate Water Prize and graduate engineer from international advisory and design firm Hyder Consulting.
Founder of Sulabh Sanitation Movement in India awarded 2009 Stockholm Water Prize
26 March, 2009
Dr Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of the Sulabh Sanitation Movement in India, has been named the 2009 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate.
Registry system to boost carbon market integrity and growth
26 March, 2009
The Voluntary Carbon Standard Association (VCSA) has launched its global registry and project database system.
Two new greenhouse gases growing
25 March, 2009
Two new greenhouse gases are accumulating in the atmosphere, according to an international research team.
Initiative encourages Surf Life Saving Clubs to be water wise
25 March, 2009
To help the clubs further communicate the water conservation message, especially to their nippers, Grundfos is offering a bonus for all purchases of Grundfos product over $1000 (ex GST). By sending in a copy of the receipt, Surf Life Saving Clubs can redeem a $500 voucher (redeemable for Grundfos product) to be used at their next fundraising event and a fun ‘nipper pack’ for each of the club's nippers.
Green Star 'Sustainable Timber' credit reviewed
24 March, 2009
The chief executives of the Green Building Council of Australia, Romilly Madew, and Australian Forestry Standard Limited, Kayt Watts, have released a joint statement regarding the review of the Green Star Mat-8 ‘Sustainable Timber’ credit.
Greenhouse law changes mean new projects could face ban
24 March, 2009
New projects like factories and pulp mills could be banned if they have a large carbon footprint under mooted changes to environment laws.
Nominations open for awards recognising green achievements
20 March, 2009
Energy and Resources Minister Peter Batchelor has called for nominations from the earth resource industry for the 2009 Strzelecki Awards.
