Industry News
SITA signs with anaerobic digestion technology provider
SITA Environmental Solutions (SITA) has entered into an exclusive agreement with Organic Waste Systems (OWS) in order to deliver anaerobic digestion solutions in Australia as an add-on option to its composting and recycling facilities.
[ + ]The Rocks' Christmas tree created from recycled bottles
Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority has installed Sydney's most unique Christmas tree on George Street, The Rocks, which is made entirely of recycled plastic bottles.
[ + ]A 'green start' for vulnerable Australians
A new $130 million program to help improve the energy and water efficiency of low-income and disadvantaged Australian households has been announced by Environment Minister Peter Garrett.
[ + ]National Waste Overview released
The Environment Protection and Heritage Council has released a National Waste Overview providing a summary of key facts and figures on waste and recycling in Australia.
[ + ]Australian environmental company helps householders reduce carbon footprint
Green Invest Ltd, an Australian environmental solutions company, will provide audit and facilitation services to help more than 400,000 householders across metropolitan Victoria reduce their carbon footprint.
[ + ]Supercomputer launched at ANU
The Commonwealth government is providing $26 million towards Australia’s newest research supercomputer, to be hosted at the Australian National University.
[ + ]Plastic produced without the use of fossil fuels
A team of South Korean scientists has succeeded in producing the polymers used for everyday plastics through bioengineering, rather than through the use of fossil fuel-based chemicals.
[ + ]Fuji Xerox Australia launches campaign for responsible paper procurement
As part of its commitment to helping customers reduce their environmental impact, Fuji Xerox Australia has launched a new campaign to educate businesses about paper procurement.
[ + ]Human emissions rise 2% despite GFC
Despite the economic effects of the global financial crisis (GFC), carbon dioxide emissions from human activities rose 2% in 2008 to an all-time high of 1.3 tonnes of carbon per capita per year, according to a paper published in Nature Geoscience.
[ + ]Risk modelling shows crunch time for climate change action is at hand
New modelling shows that a better than even chance of avoiding 2 degree warming is still possible, but only if agreement is reached and implemented within the next 12 months, researchers from Victoria University have warned.
[ + ]PM award recognises water-efficient businesses
The Prime Minister's Water Wise Award recognises water-efficiency excellence by the commercial and industrial sectors. Projects will need to demonstrate notable recent water savings and a reduction of water use in comparison to other similar facilities.
[ + ]NSW government support for solar goes gross
NSW is set to adopt a gross feed-in tariff to support the growth of the renewable energy industry in the state. The policy, which has long been advocated by the sector, was announced by the NSW government today.
[ + ]$20.6m in Climate Ready grants to support 324 jobs
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has announced $20.6 million in grants to 32 businesses for projects supporting around 324 green jobs under the Rudd government's Climate Ready program.
[ + ]Green manufacturing no pie in the sky for Aussie baking icon
In a world where navigating the carbon jungle is often considered as ‘just too hard’, a century-old family firm has been rewarded for getting excited about sustainability.
[ + ]ACCC allows council waste management plan
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will allow four southern Sydney councils to provide residual waste transfer, processing and disposal services in their local government areas via a joint tender and contract process.
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