A communiqué by Australia’s Environment Ministers outlining a comprehensive long-term national waste strategy has been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).

A water delegation of prominent officials from the US and Mexico has been assembled by the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) to showcase Australian expertise in water conservation, management, policy and product development across Australia from 9-20 November.

A world-class commercial plastic milk bottle wash and recycling facility, serving communities across the whole of the South Island of New Zealand,  has been officially opened by the Hon Dr Nick Smith, Minister for the Environment. The plant was commissioned in August and is now processing 600 kg of milk bottles per hour or 100,000 bottles per day.

The wheels are now in motion for the rollout of electric vehicle charging stations for the Australian market with the announcement of an exclusive distribution agreement between a locally owned business and a world-leading, US-based technology company.

Plantic, a company engaged in the development and commercialisation of biodegradable plastics from naturally occurring high amylose starch, has announced a formal collaboration with German packaging supplier Kesko.

Parramatta and Auburn City Councils are encouraging businesses in one of Sydney’s most significant industrial hubs to take part in a new waste exchange program designed to reduce landfill and enhance inter-business community relationships.

Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has welcomed a revised business model for Standards Australia, which restores support for the development of standards in the public interest.

Rockwell Automation hosted its 10th annual RSTechED educational forum in Sydney and Melbourne during early October, giving attendees information and insight into today’s business information challenges.

According to a new study, Australians are looking for more container recycling facilities, especially when they are away from home.

Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has announced 37 green building projects that will cut greenhouse gas emissions by around 38,000 tonnes a year.

The equivalent of half a million champagne bottles is expected to be recycled at this week’s Spring Racing Carnival at Flemington.

The Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC) working closely with Austrade and the Australian Export Awards program has selected the winning organisations. The award Australia-Latin American Business Excellence Award recognises excellence in achievement in doing business with Latin America.

Victorian Water Corporation's Western Water was successful at the recent national 2009 savewater! awards, winning the prestigious Government - Water Corporations award for its work in developing a state-of-the-art dual pipe recycled water scheme at the Eynesbury Township.

In an independent study conducted by the environmental sustainability group EcoForm, Tennant’s ec-H2O technology has been shown to significantly reduce environmental footprints when compared to traditional cleaning with chemicals.

Acciona Agua has announced the appointment of Brian Nicholas as Director - Business Development in Australia.