It has been announced that a strategic assessment program agreed between the Turnbull government and BHP will apparently protect the unique environment of the Pilbara as well as support the environmentally sustainable development of iron ore mines. [ + ]

The Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV) is calling on the public to vote for their favourite building design in its 22nd BDAV Building Design Awards. [ + ]

An international team of soil experts says carbon sequestration in soil has the potential to enhance food security and mitigate climate change. [ + ]

Australian scientists have developed a new efficient catalyst that converts carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air into synthetic natural gas, in what is claimed to be a clean process using solar energy. [ + ]

MobileMuster, the mobile phone industry's product stewardship program, has recognised the efforts of local councils that have dramatically increased their collections and helped make recycling more accessible to the community. [ + ]

Researchers at the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) have discovered that recycled wine waste is excellent abalone feed. [ + ]

The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) is leading the recycling industry's call for national action on used tyres. [ + ]

The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) has elected Garth Lamb as its new national president for a term of two years. [ + ]

A City of Sydney plan to 'Leave Nothing to Waste' will introduce new residential waste collection streams to increase recycling and set a path to zero waste. [ + ]

The Turnbull government has successfully passed legislation to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) — powerful synthetic gases used in refrigerators, air conditioners, fire extinguishers and insulating foam. [ + ]

Australian office products supplier COS has invested $1 million in installing over 1500 solar panels at its facilities as a step towards its goal of achieving zero carbon emissions. [ + ]

The Victorian Government has launched a cutting-edge recycling facility in Melbourne's north that will reduce landfill, cut greenhouse emissions and produce enough renewable energy to pay for itself. [ + ]

The Asian Utility Innovators Awards have been presented to the most innovative projects and solutions across integrated systems, including smart meters, communications networks and data management systems. [ + ]

The City of Perth has become home to what is claimed to be the most high-tech recycling facility in the Southern Hemisphere. [ + ]

Six years into the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP), Unilever has announced it is on track to meet most of its 50+ targets. [ + ]