While 95.7% of Australians agree that recycling e-waste is important, 45% do not currently do so. But what's the reason for this? [ + ]

Manufacturers and regulators can use the new ASTM standard E3027 to determine whether the most sustainable chemicals are being used for a wide range of consumer products. [ + ]

Researchers have discovered what they described as a 'global mismatch' between greenhouse gas emissions and the burden of climate change, with the countries emitting the least amount of gases suffering the most — and vice versa. [ + ]

TIC Mattress Recycling will fast-track the development of Sydney's first automated mattress deconstruction facility. [ + ]

John West Australia, WWF Australia and the Marine Stewardship Council have come together to help end unsustainable fishing methods within Australia's canned tuna industry. [ + ]

A major rethink is needed by policymakers, planners and the general public if Perth is going to successfully transition to become a water-sensitive city, according to a UWA water resources expert. [ + ]

The World Energy Council has formed a new partnership with Arup, which recently signed an agreement to be a project supporter for the World Energy Scenarios flagship study. [ + ]

Up to 350 positions at Australia's CSIRO will be made redundant, with its climate research divisions to bear the brunt of the job losses. [ + ]

A warehouse complex owned by Ceres Organics has received a 5 Green Star rating from the New Zealand Building Council. [ + ]

The 2016 Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition will take place in Sydney from 1–2 June with the theme 'Thinking smart about energy storage'. [ + ]

Lisa Neville has announced $300,000 in funding to support innovative projects that will help keep organic waste out of landfill and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]

Lisa Neville and Josh Bull have announced the start of a $53 million upgrade of the Sunbury Recycled Water Plant. [ + ]

A new report from the World Green Building Council claims that retailers can improve the shopping experience for their customers and potentially increase their profits by providing greener, healthier stores. [ + ]

Businesses, local governments, community organisations, individuals, schools and the media are invited to enter the 2016 UNAA World Environment Day Awards. [ + ]

Ten organisations have been awarded a share of over $320,000 to help reduce the huge amount of food that is wasted every year — about one million tonnes in NSW alone, according to Environment Minister Mark Speakman. [ + ]