Industry News
New research in clean energy storage
New research in clean energy storage could light the way to energy from the sun, even after dark.
[ + ]‘Smart’ water-quality sensor network wins iAward
A smart sensor network that is monitoring the quality of drinking water in south-east Queensland has earned CSIRO one of the Australian ICT industry’s highest accolades.
[ + ]Water Industry Operators Association Victorian conference
Grundfos will be exhibiting at the upcoming Water Industry Operators Association (WIOA) Victorian conference, being held at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre from 1-2 September 2010.
[ + ]Lend Lease launches solar business
Lend Lease has announced the launch of Lend Lease Solar, a dedicated renewable energy business that will seek to establish market leadership in the delivery of high-quality solar solutions.
[ + ]DuPont launches 2010/2011 DuPont Australia and New Zealand Innovation Awards
DuPont Australia has launched its 2010/2011 DuPont Australia and New Zealand Innovation Awards, a biennial event designed to recognise the commercialisation of outstanding science and technology in Australia and New Zealand.
[ + ]Visy recognised with 2010 Australian Business Award for Environmental Sustainability
Visy has received the 2010 Australian Business Award for Environmental Sustainability for the extension and upgrade of its pulp and recycled paper mill at Tumut.
[ + ]Brisbane's Willawong bus depot wins top gong
Brisbane City Council’s Willawong bus depot has taken out the state's highest sustainable architecture award at this year’s Australian Institute of Architecture Queensland Awards.
[ + ]Widespread consumer support for more infrastructure to ensure nation’s water security
Australians are gravely concerned about the nation’s water supply and, though they are committed to reducing household water usage, there is widespread preference for more infrastructure to ensure adequate water supply in the future, according to research commissioned by MWH Australia.
[ + ]Get the green facts on Australian red meat
Meat and Livestock Australia has launched a new website on the red meat industry’s environmental impact. The website details the facts and figures across the key indicators of water, land, biodiversity and emissions for the red meat industry.
[ + ]Minister Garrett launches biohazard waste industry code of practice
The 6th edition of the Biohazard Waste Industry’s Code of Practice has been launched at Enviro 2010, Australia’s premier sustainability conference.
[ + ]New national initiative for environmental education
A new national initiative to improve the delivery of environmental education programs was launched at the Enviro10 Conference in Melbourne last week.
[ + ]Victoria set to lead the nation in reducing greenhouse pollution
Environment Victoria has strongly welcomed the Brumby Government’s Climate Change White Paper released today, saying that the new greenhouse targets and policy package positioned Victoria as the leading state on climate change nationally.
[ + ]Cardia Bioplastics and Sulo collaborate in household food waste recycling
Cardia Bioplastics will provide Sulo MGB (Australia), supplier of waste containment products, with certified compostable bags, enabling Sulo to offer fully integrated organic waste diversion services to local governments.
[ + ]Advancing sustainability in infrastructure
The Gillard Labor Government has approved $100,000 in funding for the Australian Green Infrastructure Council’s (AGIC) development of a Sustainability Rating Scheme.
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