Sustainability

Free Electrons finalists pay a visit Down Under

10 May, 2018

Free Electrons, the global energy start-up accelerator program that connects promising energy start-up companies with leading utility companies, is back for a second year.


Renewable energy jobs hit over 10 million worldwide

10 May, 2018

The total number of people employed in the sector has reached 10.3 million globally, surpassing the 10 million figure for the first time.


Introducing the Zayed Sustainability Prize

04 May, 2018

The Zayed Future Energy Prize has been renamed the Zayed Sustainability Prize as part of a strategic move to refocus its mandate.


Prawn-based bioplastic heads to international science fair

04 May, 2018

Australian high school student Angelina Arora has invented a completely biodegradable plastic made from prawn shell and sticky protein from the silk of silkworms.


Packaging made from waste wool wins big

04 May, 2018 | Supplied by: WoolCool

Woolcool's innovative insulated packaging solution is made from a product that is both sustainable and effective — sheep's wool.


Evoqua named Water Company of the Year twice over

02 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Evoqua Water Technologies Pty Ltd

Evoqua has been selected as Water Technology Solutions Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan and Water Company of the Year by Global Water Intelligence.


Time for companies to look at climate change financial risks

01 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Minter Ellison Group

Directors could be held personally liable for failing to assess, manage and report climate risk, where it poses a foreseeable and material financial risk to their company.


WA water industry recognised for saving billions of litres

01 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Water Corporation of WA

WA Water Minister Dave Kelly has recognised the top savers in the Water Corporation's non-residential water-saving programs.


Microbeads successfully phased out of over 90% of products

27 April, 2018

The results of an independent assessment found that of approximately 4400 relevant supermarket and pharmacy products inspected, only 6% were found to contain microbeads.


ARBS 2018 is almost upon us

26 April, 2018 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty Ltd

ARBS 2018 will open its doors at the ICC Sydney from 8–10 May, featuring over 300 exhibitors offering access to the latest in HVAC&R in the Southern Hemisphere.


Optimising infrastructure using edge computing

23 April, 2018 | Supplied by: Vertiv Australia Pty Ltd

Vertiv has released a research-based analysis that identifies key applications for edge computing, including smart cities.


2018 Green Globe Awards nominations now open

18 April, 2018

The annual awards celebrate the people and projects making real progress towards sustainability in NSW.


New appointments to ARENA board

18 April, 2018 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

Samantha Hogg, Dougal McOmish and Stephanie Unwin have been appointed to the board of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).


Green roof opens at Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability

11 April, 2018

The Coal Loader project saw the transformation of a former industrial site at Waverton into a learning hub for sustainable living.


Starting the clock on the 30-minute city

10 April, 2018 by Stephen Taylor, City Executive – Sydney, Arcadis Global Cities Program | Supplied by: Arcadis Pty Ltd

The '30-minute city' concept — the idea that we can engineer our cities so that home, work and play are all accessible within 30 minutes — is gaining currency around the world.


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