Industry News
Rising Aussie dollar bigger shock than carbon price
Australia’s economy has felt a bigger impact from the recent surge of the Australian dollar than it would have from the introduction of a carbon price, according to a report released today.
[ + ]Giving mobile phones another life
After his first meeting with recycling company Green Collect, Aid Rawlins drove to his Mulgrave office with more than 800 mobile phones in the boot. Aid is the Managing Director of Australia’s first online mobile phone recycling company, Mazuma Mobile, that offers cash back to businesses and individuals.
[ + ]Fuji Xerox Australia awarded GECA ecolabel for sustainability
Fuji Xerox Australia has been awarded the Good Environmental Choice Australia Label for its ApeosPort III and IV and DocuCentre III and IV multifunction devices by Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA). It is the only vendor of multifunction device technology to receive this accolade in Australia.
[ + ]NZ government says agriculture may not make ETS in 2015
The New Zealand government's plan to include agriculture in the Emissions Trading Scheme in 2015 may not go ahead if New Zealand's trading partners fail to introduce a carbon tax or ETS.
[ + ]Minister congratulates top water-saving businesses
The most water wise businesses in Sydney, the Illawarra and the Blue Mountains were revealed last night at the 7th annual business water efficiency awards, held in Sydney.
[ + ]Sydney Water wins major infrastructure award
Sydney Water’s Priority Sewerage Program (PSP) has won an Alliancing Association of Australasia (AAA) Excellence Award.
[ + ]Cleantech challenge displays strong Australian innovation
GE Australia has highlighted innovative local entries to its ecomagination challenge, with the winner to be announced by the end of November. The challenge attracted more than 40 entries from Australia highlighting a strong level of local innovation and progressive thinking about carbon reduction technologies.
[ + ]Combining technologies to solve organic waste problem
Consulting engineer and environmental solutions company SEMF is to provide the engineering and project management capability for the development of a processing plant capable of producing high-quality biological soil conditioner and renewable energy from abattoir waste.
[ + ]Baseload power station opened in Queensland
Origin Energy (Origin) and the Queensland Premier Anna Bligh have opened the new Darling Downs Power Station which will play an important role in assisting Queensland maintain a secure, efficient and reliable electricity supply, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
[ + ]New shareholders for United Utilities Australia
A consortium led by Mitsubishi Corporation is now the official shareholder of United Utilities Australia.
[ + ]Annual Report highlights water reform progress
The National Water Commission has released its 2009-10 Annual Report. Acting CEO of the National Water Commission, James Cameron said, “This report outlines the Commission’s contributions to advancing national water reform in 2009-10.”
[ + ]Biodegradable bag made from CO2 emissions
Melbourne packaging technology company Cardia Bioplastics Limited has developed a biodegradable plastic bag created from a blend of CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions and starch.
[ + ]Sims Metal Management acquiring metal recycling company assets
Sims Metal Management, the listed metal and electronic recycling company, has announced that its subsidiary Sims Group Australia Holdings Limited (SimsMM Australia) has signed an agreement for the purchase of the assets of Commercial Metal Recycling Services (CMRS).
[ + ]Green infrastructure online resource launched
The Australian Green Infrastructure Council has launched its Knowledge Hub - a free online resource focused on sustainability in Australia’s infrastructure sector.
[ + ]New Green Star material calculators drive best practice
Three new material calculators will ensure the Green Star environmental rating tools remain at the leading edge of best practice, says the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
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