Industry News
Innovative Product of the Year 2007 announced
The WaterGuard system produced by NSW company Watersave Australia Pty Ltd has been declared the winner of the 2007 Innovative Product of the Year at the national GreenPlumbers Awards - an industry showcase of environmentally conscious products and services for the plumbing industry.
[ + ]Reasons to switch to solar
The Australian Greenhouse Office is offering households a $1000 rebate to reduce the cost of a solar hot water system.
[ + ]NZ leads research into greenhouse gas emissions
New Zealand will lead an international network to research greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, according to Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton and Climate Change Minister David Parker.
[ + ]Standard encourages sustainability in building construction
An ISO standard will help to ensure that urbanisation, which is a global trend, develops in an environmentally friendly manner.
[ + ]Grant to deliver sustainable project
EcoNova has been awarded a grant by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and implement sustainable projects that contribute to Australia’s diminishing water supply.
[ + ]Insurer goes green
The distinctive shade of AAMI red could soon take on a green hue as the insurer unveils its environmental management practices, in the company’s Corporate Transparency Report.
[ + ]Companies merge to form new business
Contamination Control has merged with Davey Pumps in New Zealand to form a new business now known as Davey Water Products Ltd.
[ + ]Big wheels keep on turning
Thiess Pty Ltd is turning the wheels on tyre wastage by increasing the average tyre life of its Off Highway Truck (OHT) tyres in the 240 tonne truck class.
[ + ]Smarter energy storage
Development of the first hybrid battery suitable for storing electricity from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind is now a step closer, according to CSIRO and Cleantech Ventures.
[ + ]Potential growth for Australian biofuels and bioproducts
A range of biologically-based products — from speciality chemicals to biodegradable plastics and packaging materials produced from plants instead of petroleum — offers new opportunities for Australian farmers.
[ + ]Businesses urged to Clean Up Australia
If an office halved its waste from two wheelie bins to one each week, it would save more than four tonnes or 2100 wheelie bins of greenhouse gas emissions. Clean Up Australia is urging businesses to take up the challenge on 26 February.
[ + ]Radical approach benefits slime control technology
Two Australian research centres are joining their forces in a radical approach to biofilm control.
[ + ]24-hour solar power
Solar Systems and the Australian Government will jointly fund commercialisation of Solar Systems’ baseload solar power technology, according to Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources Ian Macfarlane.
[ + ]The case for healthy buildings
The Sustainable Built Environments 2007 conference will explore the latest theories on green buildings and sustainability, and how they are being put into practice.
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