An agreement signed between EPA Victoria and Fonterra, an international dairy company, will seek to drive better environmental outcomes for the Victorian dairy industry.

A new rainwater harvesting and reticulation system that will provide 100% of non-potable water to all organisations resident at the Walsh Bay arts precinct will be launched in September.

Nestlé Singapore’s 123 REcycle application for iPhone and Android devices has been launched to help people recycle waste packaging correctly.

Grundfos Pumps’ Grundfos Thinking Building Universe centralised portal has been launched for commercial building services professionals to access a range of information.

The SA State Government’s Land Management Corporation (LMC) and its partner in the ‘Zero Carbon Challenge’ competition, the Integrated Design Commission (IDC), have issued an expression of interest that invites professional teams with expertise in architecture, structural engineering, construction costing, building services, water-sensitive urban design, sustainability and industrial design to register their interest in building a carbon-neutral home.

The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, has visited Castlemaine in rural Victoria to talk about opportunities for Australia’s farmers and regional communities to play their part in Australia’s move to a clean energy future.

Sydney Water has appointed Kevin Young as its new Managing Director.

Book manufacturer Griffin Press has launched its Carbon Calculator to help large, small and self-publishers make sound environmental and business decisions when printing their books.

NSW Minister for the Environment Robyn Parker has launched an Energy Saver technology report at Tamburlaine winery, in the Hunter Valley, which has slashed its power use by half.

The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Mark Dreyfus has commended Don KR Castlemaine and its fellow large energy users for its efforts in cutting carbon pollution.

Alice Springs’ quest to create a sustainable energy future has been boosted with the launch of the one-megawatt Uterne solar power station.

A KPMG annual survey of global renewable energy mergers and acquisitions showed an increase of over 70% for deals closed in 2010 compared to 2009, with 2011 showing no sign of a slowdown in activities.

The federal government has awarded $25m in grants for schools under the National Solar Schools Program.

Conergy has provided consumers with five essential questions to ask when looking for a solar provider and installer.

Veolia Environmental Services wins Australian Business Award for Environmental Sustainability for the second consecutive year.