Transport innovation awarded at Smart Cities Hackathon
15 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricTeam MySpot took away the winning prize at Schneider Electric's Smart Cities Hackathon with a solution that harnesses artificial intelligence to help rail users identify carriage occupancy in real time and improve the travel experience.
Energy security a focus in 2017 Budget — but is it enough?
11 May, 2017 by Lauren DavisAustralia's energy sector has been left somewhat underwhelmed following Tuesday night's Budget announcement.
MCI Australia awarded for sustainability and CSR
10 May, 2017 | Supplied by: MCI AustraliaMCI Australia has been presented with Meetings & Events Australia's (MEA) Corporate Social Responsibility Award for taking responsibility for the impact of its activities on clients, suppliers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders, as well as the environment.
Generating power from polluted air
10 May, 2017Belgian scientists have developed a device that both purifies polluted air and generates power at the same time.
Nominations now open for 2017 Green Globe Awards
10 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Office of Environment and Heritage NSWNominations are now open for the NSW Government's 2017 Green Globe Awards — an annual awards program that celebrates exceptional environmental achievements and outstanding sustainability projects throughout the state.
ISO standard for climate action framework under development
09 May, 2017The ISO is developing a new International Standard, intended to give all organisations involved in climate action a framework for the development of consistent, comparable and improved methodologies in the fight against climate change.
AccorHotels celebrates sustainability achievements
09 May, 2017AccorHotels is celebrating the latest achievements of its Planet 21 sustainable development program, comprising a series of goals for 2020 based around four strategic priorities: work with its employees, involve its customers, innovate with its partners and work with local communities.
How to create a 21st-century city
09 May, 2017 by James A Moore, Principal, Jacobs | Supplied by: JacobsWhat ideas and approaches are proving successful around the world when creating a 'great 21st-century city' and what can Australia learn? James A Moore, Principal, Jacobs was recently challenged with this thought-provoking question for a presentation at a recent Sydney conference. In this article, he explains what he answered.
Metals separator developed for very fine materials
08 May, 2017 | Supplied by: STEINERT Australia Pty LtdSorting specialist STEINERT has developed a non-ferrous metals separator for fine materials, which it supplied to metal recycler Galloo.
Recovering minerals from mining waste
08 May, 2017The University of Newcastle has received $1 million in funding to test technology that will boost efficiency across the minerals processing industry by reducing the amount of valuable resources currently being lost in extraction processes.
Victorian govt surplus propped up by landfill levy, claims ACOR
08 May, 2017The Australian Council of Recycling has stated its disappointment after learning that a large percentage of the Victorian Government's surplus for 2016–17 will come from the state's landfill levy.
Renewable Cities Australia Forum: emergent technologies, plans, challenges and achievements
05 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty LtdThe Renewable Cities Australia Forum looks at how to increase clean and renewable energy uptake in Australian cities and towns.
EnviroSuite consulting practice sold to ERM
02 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Envirosuite Operations Pty LtdEnviroSuite has spun off its consulting practice to Environmental Resources Management (ERM), a global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk and social consulting services.
Sustainable soccer stadium built on a budget
02 May, 2017 | Supplied by: k20 ArchitectureBallarat Regional Soccer Facility holds sustainability at the core of its DNA — in fact, sustainable innovation was intrinsically linked to its design.
Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap: final report
02 May, 2017The final report of the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap, compiled by CSIRO and Energy Networks Australia, has been released.
