New Market Leader – Water for GHD in Australia
18 September, 2018 | Supplied by: GHD Pty LtdProfessional services company GHD has announced the appointment of Rod Naylor as its new Market Leader – Water in Australia, commencing in November.
Climate action in Victoria could save billions
17 September, 2018City of Melbourne calls on the community to have their say about taking collective action on climate change.
Nine in 10 Australians concerned about sustainability: survey
14 September, 2018While over 90% of Australians are concerned about environmental sustainability, only half believe they are doing their fair share to protect the planet.
Exploring disruptive technologies to solve global problems
13 September, 2018The Greenhouse event series is designed to explore creative solutions to the challenges faced by cities around the world as they move to a more sustainable approach.
National Waste Policy discussion paper released
12 September, 2018Feedback on the discussion paper will inform updates to the 2009 National Waste Policy for consideration by environment ministers later this year.
Victorian Renewable Energy Auction Scheme to deliver 928 MW
11 September, 2018The Victorian Renewable Energy Auction Scheme will see six renewable energy projects deliver 928 MW of energy — almost 45% more power than originally anticipated.
Barangaroo South wins WorldGBC green building award
10 September, 2018Barangaroo South is among four green building projects, one business and an industry leader announced as winners of the WorldGBC Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards.
Sustainable LEGO elements made from plant-based plastic
07 September, 2018The LEGO Group has launched a new range of botanical elements — such as leaves, bushes and trees — made from plant-based plastic sourced from sugarcane.
NCH Australia supporting farmers with Buy a Bale
07 September, 2018 | Supplied by: NCH AustraliaNCH Australia has committed to donating 1% of its sales revenue to Buy a Bale — a charity that is providing aid to farming and rural communities in the form of bales of hay.
Unlocking the potential of digitalisation
06 September, 2018 by Carolyn JacksonThe Siemens Digitalize 2018 event in August featured many industry examples that demonstrate what could be achieved by unlocking the potential of digitalisation.
Origin to develop Victoria's largest virtual power plant
05 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Origin EnergyThe $20 million Origin Energy Virtual Power Plant is expected to distribute power from up to 650 customers with solar PV and batteries during peak periods.
Five Australian cities vie for smart cities leadership award
05 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Smart Cities Council ANZBrisbane, Adelaide, Ipswich, the Sunshine Coast and Canterbury-Bankstown have been shortlisted for the top prize at the inaugural Australian Smart Cities Awards.
Sustainable packaging celebrated at 2018 APCO Awards
03 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Australian Packaging Covenant OrganisationSome of Australia's most recognisable brands were recognised at the APCO Awards for their ongoing commitment to sustainable packaging.
Plantic Technologies awarded for sustainable meat packaging
28 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Coles Group & Myer Corporate ServicesPackaging manufacturer Plantic Technologies has triumphed at the Coles Supplier Awards by taking home the trophy for Sustainable and Ethical Excellence.
Companies appear selective in their sustainability reporting
27 August, 2018 | Supplied by: The University of AucklandCompanies may be cherrypicking sustainability measures that make them look good, while variation in what's reported makes comparisons across firms impossible.
