Industry News
Wood climate change credentials endorsed
A report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights the necessity of reducing emissions and provides strong endorsement of wood’s environmental credentials.
[ + ]Cooperation on greenhouse gas accounting and verification
Three organisations have announced that they will work together to promote their greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and reporting standards.
[ + ]Industry guide to help curb carbon emissions
RMIT University’s Global Sustainability Institute and EPA Victoria have found the number of carbon offset providers in Australia has doubled over the past six months.
[ + ]Call for action on computer recycling
Sydney recycler WSN Environmental Solutions has called on computer makers and governments to fund the cleanup of unwanted computers stored in households around the nation.
[ + ]Zoo achieves highest environmental accreditation
Auckland Zoo has been awarded the highest international accreditation standard in environmental management — the International Standards Organisation’s ISO 14001.
[ + ]Sustainable games
London 2012 (www.london2012.com) chairman, Sebastian Coe has outlined a plan — Towards A One Planet 2012 — to make the London Games the most sustainable in the event’s history.
[ + ]Australian carbon sequestration technology on display in Bali
Best Energies will have its technology on display at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali.
[ + ]Rating system makes development green
Sydney will benefit from an environmental rating system for new residential and commercial development. It hopes to achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, water use and waste going to land fill.
[ + ]Funding to boost solar uptake
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has a website that claims to make choosing solar water heating easier by providing independent information and tailored finance schemes.
[ + ]Asia-Pacific facing the brunt of climate change
Global warming is set to reverse decades of social and economic progress across Asia and the Pacific, home to more than four billion people or 60% of the world's population, according to a multi-agency report called Up in Smoke: Asia and the Pacific.
[ + ]A fresh FACE for climate research
Scientists will have access to the latest in climate change technology to investigate future atmospheric conditions and their impact on plant crops, after the official opening in November of a $3.7 million climate change research facility in Horsham, Victoria.
[ + ]Biodiesel could reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Using pure biodiesel or blending biodiesel with standard fuel could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector, according to a CSIRO report.
[ + ]Recycling filtration plant wins water-saving award
Worth Recycling's water filtration plant, built to serve Illawarra Coal's Appin Mine, has been named as Sydney's best water saver at Sydney Water's annual awards ceremony.
[ + ]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.
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