Struvite recovery technology among GreenTec award winners
12 August, 2015The GreenTec Awards were presented this year at a gala and awards ceremony, held at the Tempodrom Berlin, which was attended by around 1000 guests.
Nominations closing soon for Queensland Premier's Sustainability Awards
11 August, 2015Time is running out to enter the 2015 Queensland Premier's Sustainability Awards, with nominations closing on Friday, 14 August.
How will you be spending National Recycling Week?
11 August, 2015In the lead-up to National Recycling Week, Planet Ark is encouraging everyone to join the recycling charge at their home, school or workplace.
Eco Expo Asia celebrates 10 years in October
11 August, 2015Eco Expo Asia will gather together industry experts and internationally renowned brands for the 10th time in October this year.
Business and government leaders to discuss climate action
05 August, 2015 by Anji Kurian, Conference Director, Carbon Abatement ForumThe Carbon Abatement Forum, being held in Sydney from 27–29 October, will bring together some of the business and industry leaders who have led action on GHG abatement with policymakers and other stakeholders to share experience and strategic insights on climate action.
Clean Energy Finance highlights for 2014–15
03 August, 2015The year to 30 June 2015 saw the Clean Energy Finance Corporation commit new investments of close to $500 million in eight new projects, taking its total commitments to invest over the two years since inception to more than $1.4 billion.
Why existing buildings are the Holy Grail of waste minimisation
03 August, 2015 by Tony Arnel, Global Director of Sustainability, Norman Disney & Young | Supplied by: Norman Disney & YoungIf you're on the hunt for Australia's greenest buildings, start with the ones that already exist — says Tony Arnel, Global Director of Sustainability, Norman Disney & Young.
NZ updates Green Star rating tool
31 July, 2015The New Zealand Green Building Council has undertaken a major review of Green Star, working alongside industry to review four key categories of the sustainability rating system: Innovation, Energy, Water and Materials.
Crystal sponges to clean up waste
30 July, 2015A research collaboration led by CSIRO has developed sponge-like crystals that clean up contaminants in industrial waste and soil.
Engineers challenged to build vertical gardens
30 July, 2015Participants in the Vertical Farming design challenge will build indoor vertical gardens using IoT technologies and methods that have the potential to change how food is produced around the world.
What do you know about your water supply?
28 July, 2015The 2015 Australian Water Survey asks respondents what they think and know about water in Australia. The information provided will assist in engaging and empowering communities to help make sure that water is readily available and protected in the future.
Australian Renewable Energy Mapping Infrastructure (AREMI)
28 July, 2015 | Supplied by: National ICT Australia LtdThe Australian Renewable Energy Mapping Infrastructure is a NICTA-led project providing free, open access to spatial data for the renewable energy industry. The infrastructure provides a one-stop shop for all open geospatial data relevant to the energy sector from government, industry and research.
Businesses want government to show leadership on sustainability
28 July, 2015New Zealand businesses want the government to show greater leadership around carbon, waste and water issues, a University of Waikato study has found.
$155,000 in funding for 38 community groups
27 July, 2015The SUEZ environnement Community Grants have been awarded for 2015, recognising 38 community groups across Australia with over $155,000 in funding to help realise their project dreams.
Sticky tape could help to develop thinner solar cells
23 July, 2015Scientists have used sticky tape to create atom-thick layers of phosphorus, called phosphorene, whose properties could open the door to ultrathin and ultralight solar cells and LEDs.
