Paint recycling service
23 April, 2008PlaceMakers has launched an environmental initiative in New Zealand to help customers recycle unwanted paint - providing a solution to an increasing environmental problem
Organic farming to mitigate climate change
21 April, 2008A 30-year scientific trial shows that organic practices can counteract up to 40% of global greenhouse gas output.
National conference to promote sustainability
18 April, 2008An alliance of Australian universities has invited business, industry, government, schools and TAFE to a united conference to promote partnerships that will lead to improved sustainability.
Going Green Expo opens on World Environment Day
17 April, 2008The Going Green Expo 2008 will provide businesses and consumers with the opportunity to explore a wide range of ‘green’ consumables, commercial products and technologies which offer a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to life in the workplace and at home.
Industry seeks ongoing commitment to managing packaging waste
16 April, 2008The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has called on Environment Ministers to reject calls for a national container deposit system ahead of discussions at the Environment Protection and Heritage Council meeting in Melbourne.
Closed-loop recycling program implementation
06 March, 2008Sydney’s ANZ Stadium has set the precedent for recycling and environmental initiatives among stadiums in NSW by implementing a closed-loop recycling program at its 80,000 seat Homebush Bay site.
Calls for increased recycling and a reduction of greenhouse gases
03 March, 2008Diageo Australia has announced its support for having effective means of recycling and reducing greenhouse gases following calls by Senator Steve Fielding, as well as those made recently by Clean Up Australia founder Ian Kiernan, for an effective national container recycling scheme.
E-waste collection service off to a flying start
28 February, 2008The free E-waste Collection Service trial started last 23 February has been a success according to Sydney recycler WSN Environmental Solutions and Bankstown City Council.
China's green building boom good for Australia
25 February, 2008 by Kylie Wilson-Field, JournalistIn a recent report issued by Austrade, demand for green building technology is on the rise in China, with the country expected to be home to half the world's building construction between now and 2020
South Australia continues to lead nation on recycling
15 February, 2008Environment groups today congratulated the South Australian government on its decision to stand up to the beverage industry and increase its deposit on drink containers from 5¢ to 10¢.
Report on the state of NZ's environment welcomed
01 February, 2008The report Environment New Zealand 2007 provides a timely check-up on the health of our environment and charts New Zealand’s journey towards sustainability, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said at the report’s launch.
LoveNZ recycling bins installed
17 January, 2008The first ‘LoveNZ’ recycling bins have been installed in Kaikoura and unveiled by Environment Minister Trevor Mallard.
Mindarie community benefits from a new vision
16 January, 2008BioVision 2020 has signed an agreement with Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) to build an $80 million waste processing plant in Perth’s northern suburbs.
Record plastics recycling could fill the MCG five times
15 January, 2008An independent national survey has found the recycling rate for plastics packaging has equalled last year's record result and continues to meet environmental improvement commitments.
Call for action on computer recycling
08 January, 2008Sydney recycler WSN Environmental Solutions has called on computer makers and governments to fund the cleanup of unwanted computers stored in households around the nation.
