Industry News
Recycling directory for businesses
A free, online directory containing information about recycling and waste disposal services for Australian small to medium-sized businesses is now available. BusinessRecycling.com.au has been established by Planet Ark in association with the Department of Environment Climate Change and Water NSW and Pitney Bowes.
[ + ]Climate change adaptation conference
An international conference held in Australia to discuss the science and options for adapting to climate change begins on the Gold Coast on Tuesday 29 June.
[ + ]$30m for Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources
The Hunter will continue to be at the forefront of sustainable energy research and development with the establishment of the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources.
[ + ]New research reduces footpath footprint
Melbourne’s newly laid footpaths will leave much smaller carbon footprints than their predecessors, thanks to new research from Swinburne University’s Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure.
[ + ]Study on benefits and impacts of renewable energy on networks announced
The Energy Networks Association and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation have announced the commencement of a joint project focused on exploring the impacts and benefits of embedded generation for Australian electricity networks.
[ + ]New commercial building disclosure scheme will drive energy efficiency in buildings
The Green Building Council of Australia says the new federal commercial office building disclosure scheme will help drive the transition to energy-efficient buildings.
[ + ]Frankston City Council water conservation initiatives recognised
Frankston City, located approximately 40 kilometres south of Melbourne, has been announced as the winner of the Water Conservation Category of the Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Sustainable Cities Awards held in Melbourne.
[ + ]AIFST convention to discuss sustainabilty
Over 100 international and local experts from the world of food will converge on Melbourne in July for the 43rd annual Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology Convention. Sustainability in food packaging will be discussed during the conference.
[ + ]Urban water security
Infrastructure Australia engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers to help identify opportunities to enhance existing water supply security strategies and to form practical recommendations for change at the federal, state and local government levels.
[ + ]CO2 Group expands into New Zealand
Australian environmental services company CO2 Group Limited will expand into New Zealand in June this year, the company’s first overseas venture.
[ + ]New report shows greener building sector can make real difference to climate change mitigation
The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has today released its Second Plank Update Report 2010 - hailed as a clarion call to government on the significant potential of additional energy-efficiency measures in the building sector.
[ + ]Sustainability award finalists' innovation recognised
Organisers of this year’s Enviro Conference and Exhibition have announced the finalists for a national competition to find Australia’s most cutting-edge sustainable innovation. The winner will be announced at the event, which is taking place from 21 to 23 July in Melbourne.
[ + ]Schneider Electric acquires SCADAgroup
Schneider Electric has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire SCADAgroup, an Australian-based leading provider of telemetry products and solutions for the water and wastewater, oil and gas and electric power end-market segments.
[ + ]Schneider Electric submits response to federal government’s energy-efficiency issues paper
Schneider Electric has submitted a response to the energy-efficiency issues paper released by the Australian government-established Task Group on Energy Efficiency.
[ + ]Concrete reinforcing product wins sustainable design award
A construction system used for reinforcing concrete in buildings has won the 2010 Award for Excellence in Sustainable Design in the Australian International Design Awards.
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