AWA recognises Fortescue Metals' water management
19 May, 2011
The Australian Water Association’s (AWA) national award for Infrastructure Project Innovation has been presented to Fortescue Metals Group for its managed aquifer recharge scheme at Cloudbreak mine, one of the largest mines of its type in the Pilbara region.
Grant for a 'greener' Holden Commodore
19 May, 2011
A $39.8m Green Car Innovation Fund grant will help Holden transform the way it designs, engineers and manufactures the Commodore, reducing fuel consumption by more than 7%.
Energy efficiency vital for future profitability
19 May, 2011
A survey conducted by the Economists Intelligence Units (EIU) as part of a global overview of trends in energy efficiency shows nine out of 10 executives in the manufacturing and power utilities sector see energy efficiency as critical to profitability over the next two decades.
Are Australian businesses ready for a low-carbon future?
18 May, 2011
Australian business readiness to move to a low-carbon economy is higher than expected but an unclear regulatory environment is hampering progress. That’s the finding of a new Economist Intelligence Unit report, commissioned by GE, released on 16 May 2011.
Peter Robinson joins MWH
17 May, 2011
Peter Robinson has joined MWH as Business Development & Strategy Leader for the firm’s water sector operations.
2011 savewater! award nominations now open
17 May, 2011
Nominations are now open for the 2011 savewater! awards which promote water efficiency.
Nominations open for Water Wise award
17 May, 2011
Nominations for the Prime Minister’s 2011 Water Wise Award are invited from commercial and industrial companies that have achieved substantial water savings.
New Docklands HQ for Melbourne Water
17 May, 2011
Melbourne Water has selected one of the most sustainable and efficient buildings of its kind as its new HQ at 990 Latrobe Street, Docklands.
Sustainable food packaging films launched
17 May, 2011
Wipak has released a range of sustainable food packaging films using Cardia Biohybrid technology.
MWH gives dinner guests a taste of the Barossa
13 May, 2011
On Monday 9 May, global environmental engineering and consulting company MWH hosted an exclusive dinner at the Adelaide Zoo. The event, which was scheduled to coincide with the Australian Water Association’s 2011 Ozwater conference, featured a menu designed by Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant of the hit ABC television program The Cook and the Chef, with wines carefully paired and presented by Grant Burge of Grant Burge Wines.
Suez Environnement joins the FTSE4Good Index
02 May, 2011
SITA’s parent company, Suez Environnement, has joined the FTSE4Good Index.
Carbon jobs created as London company moves to Sydney
02 May, 2011
The NSW Government has helped secure at least 106 jobs for the development of the state’s trading hub with the relocation of two London companies to Sydney.
Rayoface NB films for linerless packaging label
27 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty Ltd
Innovia Films, producer of Biaxially-Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) films and cellulose substrates for a variety of labelling techniques, has launched a range of films suitable for linerless label applications, called Rayoface NB. As the label is applied directly to the pack, a reduction of over 30% to the labelling waste and weight is claimed to be achieved.
NatureFlex cellulose-based biofilm
27 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty Ltd
Innovia Films has announced that its cellulose-based biofilm NatureFlex meets the Australian AS4736 standard for biodegradable plastics suitable for composting and other microbial treatment.
Sustainability - a global opportunity
27 April, 2011 by Megan Motto*
According to Consult Australia CEO Megan Motto, a new report highlights the international opportunities available for Australia to lead the way when it comes to sustainability. The right policy framework could give Australia a distinct competitive advantage and enable us to bring best practice to the global arena.
