Cool roofs, pavements to reduce heat island effects
28 October, 2021UNSW Sydney and the University of Sydney are jointly developing building materials that reflect rather than absorb solar energy.
Government policy catching up to industry on net zero targets
25 October, 2021The National Party of Australia has finally agreed to support, 'in principle', a net zero by 2050 policy, which has already been embraced by the agriculture and mining sectors.
Risky business: why sustainability is now central to mitigating risk
19 October, 2021 by Lany Harijanti* | Supplied by: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)The role of risk manager is no longer confined to traditional financial risks but progressively is contributing more into how to support a sustainable business model.
Where states and territories lead, national governments can follow
13 October, 2021 by Tim Ash Vie, Director of the Under2 Coalition SecretariatAustralian states, territories and businesses are trailblazers in shifting towards renewable energy and developing plans to reach net zero emissions.
Driving sustainability with eco-friendly asphalt
12 October, 2021Stockland's newest masterplanned community will utilise more than 19,000 tonnes of an environmentally friendly road surfacing material known as Reconophalt.
All-Energy Australia 2021 launches virtual conference
12 October, 2021All-Energy Australia will host a free-to-attend virtual conference from 19–28 October, with a virtual Energy Efficiency Expo and Waste Expo Australia running alongside it.
A concrete solution to reduce construction industry emissions
11 October, 2021A concrete solution made from waste concrete and carbon dioxide from the air or industrial exhaust gases shows promise as a future construction material.
Beamex CENTRiCAL calibration test bench
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe Beamex CENTRiCAL is designed to provide a better way to perform calibrations in a workshop.
Tree trial to cool one of Sydney's hottest suburbs
29 September, 2021The south-west Sydney suburb of Rosemeadow has less than 6% existing canopy cover and is significantly impacted by the urban heat island effect.
How quickly can we decarbonise building & construction and localise supply chains?
28 September, 2021 by Monica Richter*, Senior Manager — Low Carbon Futures, WWF-AustraliaWWF-Australia has been collaborating with a group of committed industry players across the building and construction supply chains to explore what can be done to help decarbonise our building and construction sectors.
Should we have an IPCC for food?
07 September, 2021An intergovernmental body that sets Paris Agreement-style targets for global food system transformation may help both people and planet.
Advanced materials facility key to a sustainable future
03 September, 2021The facility will enable scientists to develop the next generation of advanced materials to achieve a more sustainable future for society.
Closing the climate change ambition gap
02 September, 2021 by David Eastwood* | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricIt’s time for business to take the lead where others hesitate by setting clear climate goals and ensuring they are met.
City trial solves tricky recycling woes
24 August, 2021Sydneysiders are taking advantage of a City of Sydney pilot program to recycle tricky items and divert waste from landfill during lockdown.
Making environmental offsets appealing to winegrowers
19 August, 2021The 'glass half full' approach to offsetting practices and technologies is demystified for rural winegrowers.
