Industry News
Parsons Brinckerhoff releases sustainability report
Infrastructure consultancy Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) has released its first sustainability report.
[ + ]Grundfos announces first global GreenPlumbers partnership
Grundfos Pumps has joined with GreenPlumbers to help guide and support improved water and energy conservation practices.
[ + ]Mobile phone recycling awards
Moonee Valley City Council and Eurobodalla Shire Council were joint winners of the prestigious ‘National Excellence Award’ for mobile phone recycling at the 2009 MobileMuster Local Government Awards.
[ + ]Australia's energy use has increased
Australia's total energy use has increased by 15% over the last six years, according to a report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
[ + ]Permafrost melt poses major climate change threat
New research shows that carbon stored in high-altitude frozen soils is double that of previous estimates.
[ + ]Vote on Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme delayed
The vote on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) legislation has been delayed by the Senate till 13 August.
[ + ]Watersave Australia nominated finalist in national environmental awards
Sydney-based sustainable-solutions provider, Watersave Australia, has been nominated as a finalist in two categories of the 2009 Banksia Environmental Foundation National Awards.
[ + ]IT students first in green revolution
Box Hill Institute’s new ‘Green IT’ students will be the first in Australia fully prepared to manage the government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme when it comes into effect in the near future. The Vocational Graduate Certificate in ICT Sustainability, teaching IT graduates how to implement sustainable IT initiatives, will be launched at Box Hill Institute on 25 August.
[ + ]Industry alliance announced
IBM in the US has announced an industry alliance with key leaders in metering, monitoring, automation, data communications, software and analytics to provide smart solutions for energy, water, waste and greenhouse gas management.
[ + ]Water Market Rules and Water Charge Rules commence
The Water Market Rules 2009 and Water Charge (Termination Fees) Rules 2009 have come into effect after being registered by the Minister for Climate Change and Water in accordance with the Water Act 2007.
[ + ]Water treatment facility earns two APWA awards
The Black & Veatch-designed Geneva Water Treatment Facility was named a 2009 Project of the Year Award winner and a Public Works Project Excellence Award winner by the Chicago Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA).
[ + ]Biodiesel boost
A grants program for biodiesel production will kickstart the biodiesel industry in New Zealand, according to Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee.
[ + ]Assessment framework for certifications schemes
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released its new Assessment Framework for Forest Management Certification Schemes, as part of its ongoing review of the Green Star environmental rating tools for buildings.
[ + ]Collaboration to deliver carbon accounting solution
EDS and SAP Australia and New Zealand have announced an initiative that will provide a new carbon accounting solution to make it easier for Australian companies to comply with new federal government emissions guidelines.
[ + ]Recycling made easier in major Lend Lease shopping centres
Shoppers and shopping centre staff will now be able to recycle efficiently and effectively while away from home thanks to a new industry-funded initiative between the Packaging Stewardship Forum (PSF) of the Australian Food and Grocery Council and Lend Lease Retail.
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