Consumers attracted to greener retail stores, report says
01 February, 2016A new report from the World Green Building Council claims that retailers can improve the shopping experience for their customers and potentially increase their profits by providing greener, healthier stores.
Funding to reduce food waste
29 January, 2016Ten organisations have been awarded a share of over $320,000 to help reduce the huge amount of food that is wasted every year — about one million tonnes in NSW alone, according to Environment Minister Mark Speakman.
Online energy storage database launched
29 January, 2016The Australian Energy Storage Database provides free, up-to-date information on energy storage projects.
CEO Insights: Mike Ritchie, MRA Consulting Group
26 January, 2016 | Supplied by: MRA Consulting Group
Mike Ritchie, the Director of MRA Consulting Group, talks about how business and government can improve recycling rates, improve waste practices and reduce business costs in the year ahead.
The most sustainable corporations for 2016
25 January, 2016Research firm Corporate Knights has released its Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Index for 2016.
Nanostructures enable smart windows
22 January, 2016Researchers have created a new type of smart window that could cut window-cleaning costs, reduce heating bills and boost worker productivity.
Food waste prevention better than biogas production
22 January, 2016Norwegian researchers have been weighing up the benefits of recycling food waste versus preventing it, concluding that the latter is a more effective strategy for cutting emissions.
Greener, cooler cities
21 January, 2016The CRC for Water Sensitive Cities has welcomed the federal government's plan to make Australia's cities greener and cooler.
Brightgreen achieves B Corp certification
20 January, 2016LED lighting company Brightgreen has become one of only 75 Australian companies to receive B Corporation certification.
$7.8 million to support Australian entrepreneurs
20 January, 2016The Australian Government's Entrepreneurs' Programme has announced $7.8 million in funding to support companies in the mining, information technology, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing industry sectors.
Brisbane Airport recognised for reducing carbon emissions
19 January, 2016Brisbane Airport has been certified as Airport Carbon Accredited at Level 3 (Optimisation). It is the second Australian airport, and the eighth in the Asia-Pacific region, to reach this level of accreditation.
What does Paris mean for carbon and waste in Australia?
13 January, 2016 by Mike Ritchie, Managing Director, MRA Consulting Group | Supplied by: MRA Consulting GroupAustralia has finally committed to limit anthropogenic global warming to less than a 2°C increase. But our country has a chequered history in respect of climate change policy, and it is a brave person who would bank on consistent government policy going forward.
CEO Insights: Jonathan McKeown, Chief Executive, Australian Water Association
12 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Water Association
Jonathan McKeown, Chief Executive of Australian Water Association, discusses trends, challenges and impacts on the water industry for the year ahead.
The City of Carbon Neutrality
21 December, 2015Adelaide Lord Mayor Martin Haese spoke at COP21 earlier this month about the goal to make his city carbon neutral by 2025.
Aurecon launches 2015 sustainability report
17 December, 2015Aurecon has launched its FY 2015 sustainability report 'One World. Their Future'. The aim of the report is to highlight the continuing momentum of Aurecon's sustainability journey, ensured continued transparency across corporate governance structures and continued support of the environment.
