National workshop on nuclear energy
10 June, 2015CRC CARE will host a national workshop exploring the pros and cons of nuclear energy for Australia. To be held in Adelaide on 16 June, 'National Workshop on Nuclear Energy for Australia' will examine the policy and other issues surrounding the peaceful use of nuclear power by Australia.
APP increases availability of PEFC-certified paper products
10 June, 2015Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) can now offer its customers a greater range of Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)-certified products, following the award of Indonesian Forestry Certification Cooperation (IFCC) certification to over 300,000 ha of APP suppliers' plantations.
Parramatta River home to a diverse range of fauna
10 June, 2015The Parramatta River Catchment Group has launched the report 'Our Living Catchment: Fauna and Habitat', providing an insight into the richness and diversity of fauna that exists in natural banks and bushland surrounding the Parramatta River.
Re-use pioneer wins 2015 Stockholm Industry Water Award
10 June, 2015The 2015 Stockholm Industry Water Award has been presented to CH2M, a Colorado-based global service and engineering company, for developing and advancing methods to clean water as well as increasing public acceptance of recycled water.
Green has gone from the margins to the mainstream
09 June, 2015To coincide with World Environment Day last Thursday, Kimberly-Clark, in partnership with WWF-Australia and Banksia Foundation, hosted a leadership forum to discuss the role of NGOs, businesses and brands in inspiring a sustainable future.
Engineers Australia announces line-up for Future Tech Forum - Sydney, 13 August
09 June, 2015 | Supplied by: ACI Connect
The inaugural Engineers Australia Future Tech Forum, part of the ACI Connect conference being held in Sydney in August, will feature a strong line-up of expert speakers covering a range of hot automation, control and instrumentation industry topics.
PET made entirely from plant material
09 June, 2015Last week at the World Expo in Milan, The Coca-Cola Company unveiled a PET plastic bottle made entirely from plant materials.
Preparing for the next Emissions Reduction Fund auction
03 June, 2015Accounting firm RSM Bird Cameron has stated that businesses and industries looking to participate in the next Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction must act now.
Emerson acquires Energy Solutions International
02 June, 2015 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson has announced its acquisition of Energy Solutions International (ESI), a global supplier of decision support software and services that are said to enhance operational efficiency, commercial profitability and safety across the oil and gas pipeline, storage, marketing and distribution functions.
New RET legislation allows burning of native forests
01 June, 2015Environment Minister Greg Hunt last week introduced controversial legislation that would allow the burning of native forests for electricity generation to be included as a source of renewable energy under the amended Renewable Energy Target (RET) - and it looks like some companies are already planning for this eventuality.
Keep your phone charged for 30% longer
01 June, 2015The Ohio State University has developed technology that makes mobile phone batteries last up to 30% longer on a single charge. The patented circuitry converts some of the radio signals emanating from a phone into direct current (DC) power, which then charges the phone's battery.
Raise the roof for supercool technology
01 June, 2015Researchers from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) have developed a roof surface that will stay cooler than the ambient air temperature - even under the mid-summer Australian sun.
Discussion paper promotes investment in the water sector
27 May, 2015The Australian Water Association (AWA) has released a discussion paper, prepared by legal practice Minter Ellison, that highlights the current regulatory barriers to greater private sector participation in the Australian water sector.
"This e-waste will self-destruct"
26 May, 2015Researchers from the University of Illinois have developed electronic devices that self-destruct when they reach a particular temperature. By breaking down devices to their molecular components, the researchers hope to reduce the amount of e-waste sent to landfill.
Heard to hand over ResourceCo chairmanship
25 May, 2015The chairman of environmental solutions group ResourceCo, John Heard, will be stepping down from his position next month after over 22 years with the company.
