Industry News
Otago research to seek energy efficiency in NZ’s transport sector
How to create an energy-efficient transport sector is a question about to be tackled by University of Otago researchers in a multimillion-dollar, multiyear project. The university’s Centre for Sustainability has won a bid to run a national project looking at energy uses in New Zealand’s homes, small businesses and transport sector. [ + ]
CO2 Group announces international expansion with projects valued at more than AU$50m
CO2 Group has announced that it has signed a joint venture agreement with Asia Energy Development Partners (AEDP), a Singapore-based carbon and renewable energy specialist, to establish CO2 Asia. This new company will specialise in the development and commercialisation of projects under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol. [ + ]
$42.5 million for stormwater and re-use projects
The Gillard government will provide more than $42 million to deliver nine innovative and sustainable stormwater harvesting and re-use projects to help secure water supplies in urban areas across Australia. [ + ]
Powerstar continues growth with new Australian office
EMSc, manufacturer of the Star range of energy-saving solutions, is expanding its international footprint with the opening of a dedicated Powerstar office in Melbourne. [ + ]
Pop-up sustainable city will showcase the future
New Zealand’s first Sustainable City Showcase will feature the latest designs, products and technology that are making Kiwi companies world leaders in environmentally aware and sustainable business practice. [ + ]
Queensland Government rejects drink container tax
Queensland Government Environment Minister Andrew Powell has announced that the state has rejected the proposed national drink container deposit tax. [ + ]
Sydney Opera House lights to be recycled
The Sydney Opera House Trust has been recognised by the Australian Government for committing to recycle fluorescent lights from its iconic building. [ + ]
Institute to reach new heights in green buildings
Some of the country’s leading green building experts are launching a new organisation dedicated to setting higher sustainability standards for the built environment - the Living Future Institute Australia. [ + ]
Data centre wins sustainability award
The Melbourne Water Data Centre has been awarded the Victorian iAward for Sustainability and Green IT at the recent 2012 iAwards. [ + ]
European countries vying for the title of electric vehicle superpower
European countries are testing out different strategies to boost their citizen’s adoption of clean transport technologies, states a new report by GlobalData. The report claims that the race is on for the title of electric vehicle (EV) giant. [ + ]
World first in recycled building material
A University of Canterbury academic has produced a world first recycled plastic and sawdust composite building material. [ + ]
Research examines economic benefits of water recycling
Two new research projects will improve understanding of the costs, benefits and risks that impact on investment in recycling options in Australia. [ + ]
Wastewater and conservation key to quenching global thirst
A review prepared by the University of Melbourne looks at new methods of water conservation and the need to transform policies and attitudes. [ + ]
Nubian Water Systems selected for Rio Tinto FIFO Facility
Sustainable water solutions provider Nubian has announced that Hutchinson Builders has contracted to purchase two of Nubian’s GT600 water recycling systems to drive the capture, cleaning and re-use of water in laundry blocks at Rio Tinto’s Wickham ‘Fly In Fly Out’ facility in WA. [ + ]
Tabcorp Park races into recycling
Tabcorp Park has installed new waste and recycling bins just in time for the famous ‘Blue Chip Farms Breeders Crown’, where more than $1.5 million in prize money will be on offer on ‘Super Sunday’ 19 August 2012. [ + ]
