Sustainability

Wellington team wins Climathon

03 November, 2015

A start-up company supported by Victoria University of Wellington has beaten teams from all over the world to win the international Climathon competition.


A bright idea: turning food waste into LEDs

29 October, 2015

University of Utah researchers have found a way to make LEDs even more sustainable than they already are — by creating them from food and beverage waste.


Water infrastructure projects support Melbourne's northern suburbs

29 October, 2015

Lisa Neville has announced two landmark projects in Melbourne's northern suburbs that will help support the growing communities in the area.


Wastech Engineering is Casey Cardinia Business of the Year

28 October, 2015

Waste management company Wastech Engineering has come out on top in Melbourne's Casey Cardinia Business Awards, winning two awards that demonstrate the hard work that has gone into putting in place the vision for the company.


How are Coca-Cola and cane farmers saving the Great Barrier Reef?

27 October, 2015

The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Amatil have announced that they are on track to meet their 2020 water replenishment goal by the end of 2015.


Eco Expo Asia is on this week

26 October, 2015

The 10th edition of Eco Expo Asia will open its doors from 28–31 October 2015 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. Each day of the show will address growing concerns in the environment protection industry under the theme of 'Embracing a Green and Sustainable Future'.


Australian Technologies Competition winners announced

26 October, 2015

Australia's best technology companies have been announced at the 2015 Australian Technologies Competition Showcase and Awards event.


Winners announced for 2015 Green Globe Awards

23 October, 2015

NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman has congratulated the 21 winners of this year's Green Globe Awards for their role in leading sustainable development across the economy and community.


New Zealand celebrates innovations in sustainability

22 October, 2015

The winners of the New Zealand Innovators Awards 2015 were announced on 21 October, showcasing a large array of New Zealand organisations demonstrating world-class innovation.


Companies need to provide non-financial disclosures, investors say

22 October, 2015

Companies need to provide non-financial disclosures that outline visible, measurable risks to the company's performance or risk losing their potential investment, according to a survey of institutional investors conducted by EY.


WGV will be a Waterwise Development

21 October, 2015

The WGV at White Gum Valley residential development has been recognised for its innovative water-saving initiatives, earning the Water Corporation's Waterwise Development endorsement.


Melbourne strengthens its resilience

21 October, 2015

The University of Melbourne and City of Melbourne are joining together to strengthen Melbourne's resilience in the face of sustainability challenges, including global warming.


Over 50 finalists in the 2015 Banksia Sustainability Awards

12 October, 2015

The Banksia Foundation would like to congratulate all entrants in the 2015 Banksia Sustainability Awards — especially the 57 award finalists selected across 14 different categories.


Manufacturing a better working environment

12 October, 2015 by Barry Thomas, Director Asia Pacific, MD Cook Australia, Cook Medical

As the managing director of Cook Medical Australia, Barry Thomas is aware of manufacturers' contributions to environmental issues today — and he believes we should do what we can to address these issues.


CEFC invests in smart future cities

02 October, 2015

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has used the Smart Future Cities conference to highlight how the corporation is working to adapt for the future.


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