Australia's buildings must be ready for a zero carbon future
03 July, 2018Setting stronger energy standards in the National Construction Code could, between now and 2050, reduce energy bills by up to $27 billion and deliver at least 78 million tonnes of emissions savings.
National Energy Efficiency Conference: registrations, award nominations open
02 July, 2018The National Energy Efficiency Conference will take place from 19–20 November at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
We've banned the bag, but what about plastic bottles?
29 June, 2018 by Mark Fenton, Managing Director | Supplied by: Sodastream AustraliaA staggering one million single-use plastic bottles are purchased around the world every minute — that's about 20,000 bottles each second.
A carbon-positive roadmap for Australia's built environment
29 June, 2018'A Carbon Positive Roadmap for the built environment' establishes the steps required for buildings and fit-outs to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Winners announced for 2018 Intersolar AWARD
29 June, 2018This year, the award was presented to ABB, Hanwha Q CELLS and Krinner Solar.
Partnership to promote sustainable Olympic Games
28 June, 2018The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and C40 Cities have committed to partner on climate transition by working towards a sustainable Olympic Games.
Push to ban single-use plastic bags within five years
28 June, 2018 by Lauren DavisA Senate inquiry into waste and recycling in Australia has called for drastic measures to manage a struggling industry.
Australia ranks worst for energy efficiency in developed world
27 June, 2018The ACEEE has released the 2018 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard, and the results don't bode well for Australia.
Are you meeting your sustainable packaging obligations?
26 June, 2018Australian businesses need to comply with the sustainable packaging obligations outlined in the National Environmental Protection (Used Packaging Materials) Measure 2011.
Four design principles for running an energy-efficient home
22 June, 2018Award-winning architect Peter Maddison shares some of his expert advice on how Australians can run a more energy-efficient home.
IKEA announces furniture take-back service, plastic ban
22 June, 2018Sydneysiders can now give their unwanted IKEA furniture a second life by bringing it back to the store to be sold on to a new customer.
Making Sydney a more sustainable tourist destination
22 June, 2018Hotels, event centres, museums and tourism bodies have joined forces with the City of Sydney to make the city a more sustainable destination for business and holidays.
Innovative Tiny Home going on show in Melbourne
21 June, 2018RACV has partnered with award-winning architect Peter Maddison to design a tiny home that will enable Australians to better understand their own homes and the way they live.
Young Victorians throw away over $100 worth of food a week
21 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Sustainability VictoriaThe average Victorian household throws away over $2000 worth of food every year.
Funding announced for 13 resource recovery projects
20 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Sustainability VictoriaThe resource recovery infrastructure projects will share more than $4.2 million from Sustainability Victoria's Resource Recovery Infrastructure Fund.
