Industry News
Smokers kick the littering habit
Seven cities are creating a Butt Free Australia by reducing cigarette butt littering in their CBDs by an average of almost 18%.
[ + ]Coal versus nuclear: the necessary debate
Should Australia have a nuclear industry? According to Prime Minister John Howard, this is a debate we must have. Cabinet has now signed off on his proposal to investigate the economic, environmental and health and safety aspects of an expanded nuclear industry. The report is due back to Howard by the end of the year.
[ + ]Australian environmental research to benefit from $6.9 million hub
Some of the world's best-known conservation biologists are joining forces to establish a $6.9 million research centre to address Australia's environmental challenges.
[ + ]Open minds, open opportunities
The 2006 Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA) Conference will be conducted in Launceston, Northern Tasmania from 28-30 August 2006.
[ + ]Solar power breakthrough- flexible panels
Less than four months after signing a $2 million, 2 year contract to demonstrate flexile solar panels based on Dye Solar Cell technology to provide portable and sustainable energy, the project team has met the first major contract milestone.
[ + ]Membrane disk brochure
Sanitaire a global wastewater treatment company has released a brochure for their Membrane Disc Diffusers.
[ + ]Addressing the realities of climate change
The impacts of climate change will be felt globally over the next century, according to the August 2003 issue of Austral Ecology – for the Ecological Society of Australia, published by Blackwell Publishing.
[ + ]HaulMaster acquired by Lyco
HaulMaster Equipment, Melbourne based manufacturers of Hook Lift and Mini Skip Bin Systems has been purchased by Lyco Innovations and will trade as HaulMaster by Lyco.
[ + ]$24m energy research centre launches in Manchester
The Joule Centre for Energy Research will be launched at Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry, it is the Northwest’s first centre for the development of sustainable energy technologies.
[ + ]Aussie sports stars help keep Australia beautiful
Australian cricket player, Glenn McGrath, is helping Keep Australia Beautiful launch its national awards program around the country this week, to recognise community initiatives that reduce plastic bag use.
[ + ]Water-purification method promises radical improvement
Delft University of Technology research has discovered a method that could drastically change the way we purify water within a few years. Delft, in partnership with DHV engineering bureau, has developed a compact and environmentally-friendly purification method, in which aerobic bacteria form granules that sink quickly.
[ + ]Applications open for community greenhouse action
The Australian Government plans to help local communities, businesses and councils take action to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions with the availability of grants totalling almost $2.2 million.
[ + ]Alternative fuel proves to be more cost effective than fossil fuels
Biodieselathome.net, a company aimed at spreading information about alternative fuels has introduced instructions for making inexpensive alternative fuels at home.
[ + ]Campaign urges Victorians to save energy
Victorians have been encouraged to reduce their energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a new campaign unveiled by the Victorian Government.
[ + ]Ground water sampling seminars
Enviroequip is hosting a series of ground water seminars in August to be presented by David Kaminski, international expert in ground water sampling methods.
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