Sustainability

Keynote speakers and sustainable innovations announced for Waste Expo Australia

18 September, 2017

Waste Expo Australia has revealed the keynote speakers and displays to be showcased at next month's event, to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.


Managing nutrient loss on farms

13 September, 2017

Dr Bethanna Jackson has developed a tool that will help New Zealand farmers lower their environmental footprints and better manage nutrient loss into waterways.


New exhibitors announced for All-Energy Australia 2017

13 September, 2017

All-Energy Australia 2017 has announced new additions to the exhibitor line-up for its upcoming event — a comprehensive, free-to-attend showcase of clean and renewable energy in Australia.


UK and China collaborate on offshore renewable energy projects

13 September, 2017

Researchers from the UK and China are set to collaborate on five projects to develop the next generation of offshore renewable energy (ORE) technologies to enable the safe, secure, cheap and efficient provision of clean energy.


Flow Power and Ararat Wind Farm announce renewable corporate PPA

08 September, 2017

A large-scale renewable corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) has been struck between electricity retailer Flow Power and Australia's third-largest wind farm, Ararat Wind Farm.


Queensland passes plastic bag ban, cash for containers scheme

06 September, 2017 by Lauren Davis

Queensland's parliament has officially passed the Waste Reduction and Recycling Amendment Bill 2017, which introduces both a container refund scheme and a ban on single-use plastic bags.


Discount finance program encourages Australians to switch to EVs

06 September, 2017

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is supporting a $100 million asset finance program to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles.


Green building innovator advocates for sustainable hospital design

05 September, 2017

Green building innovator Gail Vittori is visiting Australia, spreading her message of how sustainable design can boost efficiencies in hospitals while actively contributing to better patient outcomes.


Green manufacturing leader among inaugural PLuS Alliance Prize winners

05 September, 2017

The PLuS Alliance has announced the winners of the inaugural PLuS Alliance Prize, which recognises innovation in both research and education.


Australian businesses awarded for sustainable packaging

31 August, 2017

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) held its 2017 awards last week, celebrating 21 businesses from several different industries for their achievements in sustainable packaging.


Mineral carbonation plant opens at University of Newcastle

31 August, 2017 | Supplied by: The University of Newcastle

Mineral Carbonation International (MCi) has unveiled a semicontinuous research pilot plant at the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources, showcasing cutting-edge technology that could see CO2 emissions used as a valuable resource that can be transformed into building products.


Registrations open for the National Energy Efficiency Conference 2017

24 August, 2017

Registrations are now open for this year's National Energy Efficiency Conference, which will take place from 20–21 November at Pullman and Mercure Melbourne Albert Park.


New Energy Solar wins Australian Business Award for Eco Innovation

24 August, 2017

Sustainable investment fund New Energy Solar has been recognised as an ABA100 Winner for Eco Innovation in The Australian Business Awards 2017.


City of Swan residents are keen to think green

22 August, 2017 | Supplied by: City of Swan

The City of Swan's Thinking Green sustainability living workshops have had another successful year, with Mayor Mick Wainwright reporting high attendance levels for 2017.


Eco Expo Asia 2017 attracts international pavilions

15 August, 2017

The 12th edition of Eco Expo Asia will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, from 26–29 October 2017.


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