Industry News
Australian companies high on ‘green’ but low on energy
Australian companies like to espouse their green credentials, however 53.9% of businesses still do not have a formal energy policy, according to a whitepaper by Proudfoot Consulting.
[ + ]Australian climate change program in classrooms
The online Climate Change Education Program, made in Australia, is being piloted in Britain by the Gould Group and will be released in London at the Environmental Trade Show BETTS.
[ + ]Are there extras in our drinking water?
Are chemicals, such as human hormones and pharmaceuticals, getting into Australian water supplies and creating possible health risks to the public? Researchers from the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Water Quality and Treatment are holding an industry workshop in Melbourne giving an overview of recent studies attempting to provide answers to this question.
[ + ]Property industry uses online social networking to go green
Online social networking technology has been put to use by the commercial property sector, which has launched a $1.5 million online encyclopaedia and networking tool to help create green and profitable commercial buildings.
[ + ]Get involved in recycling programs
As part of National Recycling Week, RENEW NSW (the state-wide organisation that focuses on improving waste management practices in rural and regional NSW) is urging residents to get involved in recycling programs in their local community and to work together to make a difference to the environment.
[ + ]Dedicated workplace safety show for WA in 2008
The surging growth in Western Australia's employment has brought a new, large workplace safety trade show and conference to the state.
[ + ]Low emission invention yields fast growth
Biolytix has been announced as the biggest mover on the ‘Q400 List’ of Queensland’s leading private companies, surging past 95 other businesses.
[ + ]Fleet drives transport into a greener future
The Panasonic World Solar Challenge (PWSC) is back this month (21-28 October) and is celebrating its 20th anniversary with another 3000 km journey straight down Australia’s desert belly, on the Stuart Highway — from Darwin, Northern Territory to Adelaide, South Australia.
[ + ]Strategy sets the path for sustainable, secure energy
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Energy Minister David Parker have launched the New Zealand Energy Strategy, which sets the country firmly on a path towards clean, renewable energy.
[ + ]Biodiesel blueprint comes under industry spotlight
Industry leaders, researchers and farmers will discuss opportunities for Australia’s biodiesel production when they consider a new blueprint for the sector’s future.
[ + ]Forums examine role of standards
Standards Australia will host two major industry and government forums in October to examine the role of internationally consistent standards in Australia’s new carbon emission trading scheme.
[ + ]National Water Commission supports Victorian water trade register
National Water Commissioners met in Canberra to examine progress on some of the major water reform issues facing Australia. At the meeting, Victorian representatives showcased the development of the Victorian State Water Register.
[ + ]Government introduces biofuels legislation
The government will introduce the Biofuels Bill into Parliament, which will bring into force the biofuels sales obligation.
[ + ]Urban water planning below par
There are serious gaps in water supply planning in some parts of Australia that must be addressed if water supplies are to be adequately maintained in the face of uncertainties about future water availability and demand, according to a study by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) which reviewed water supply planning by Australia’s non-metropolitan urban water utilities.
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