Industry News
Companies team up to form next-generation carbon sink business
Patersons Capital Partners (PCP) plans to examine the potential to establish one of the world’s largest new-generation carbon sequestration and bioenergy businesses.
[ + ]New requirement approved in NZ
A new requirement aimed at boosting the sustainable management of New Zealand's freshwater resources through the use of measurement devices has been approved by the government, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard and Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton announced today.
[ + ]Clearer picture of the Murray-Darling's future
The latest issue of ECOS reports on a massive research effort to accurately map the Murray-Darling Basin's surface water and groundwater resources.
[ + ]E-waste collection service off to a flying start
The free E-waste Collection Service trial started last 23 February has been a success according to Sydney recycler WSN Environmental Solutions and Bankstown City Council.
[ + ]Wood campaign to support growth
Identifying consumer attitudes to timber and wood products will be the first step in a new promotional campaign being developed by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA).
[ + ]Next Big Thing Award 2008
Clever innovators, inventors and creative small businesses can win over $50,000 in cash and prizes by entering Innovic’s Next Big Thing Award 2008 before applications close on 14 March 2008.
[ + ]Environmental champions honoured
Nominations are now open for the 2008 Green Ribbon Awards, which honour New Zealand’s environmental heroes, according to Environment Minister Trevor Mallard.
[ + ]Water trading could help Australia adapt to climate change
Water trading is one of the tools the water resource sector will use to adapt to the effects of climate change.
[ + ]Decision to double beverage levy questioned
The food and beverage industry has questioned the objectives of the South Australian government in light of its decision to double the container deposit levy on beverage containers from five to 10 cents.
[ + ]Australian-based environmental technology goes worldwide
Garry Baker, CEO of Australian-based environmental technology developer Ozmotech, has announced the finalisation of a new corporate structure to manage the international operations of the ThermoFuel plastics-to-diesel system.
[ + ]Sydney hosts international workshop on soil sensing and mapping technologies
New soil-sensing technologies to save land managers billions of dollars and help manage Australian soil landscapes were discussed by the world’s leading scientists and specialists in Sydney.
[ + ]Joint forces fund climate collaboration
Two of New Zealand’s philanthropic organisations have joined forces to fund the creation of a foundation to stimulate practical solutions to the challenges of climate change.
[ + ]South Australia continues to lead nation on recycling
Environment groups today congratulated the South Australian government on its decision to stand up to the beverage industry and increase its deposit on drink containers from 5¢ to 10¢.
[ + ]Major water interception report released
The National Water Commission has released a report on the challenges facing governments in managing water interception activities.
[ + ]Creating ‘new’ water
Representatives of the water and wastewater and coal seam gas industries will meet on the Gold Coast on 28 February to discuss whether the water generated during the production of coal seam gas can be harnessed and commercialised as new water.
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