Industry News
Schemes that cut greenhouse gas emissions receive public support
Australian householders overwhelmingly support government schemes that cut greenhouse gas emissions by helping save on energy and water use, a Newspoll survey in NSW and ACT has found.
[ + ]Biodiesel production plans for Australia
Australia’s diesel shortage can be solved by substituting and blending biodiesel, according to an Australian energy company.
[ + ]Broadening the horizon for biofuels
New Zealand needs to explore novel sources for producing biofuels if it is to play a greater role in meeting our energy needs, according to researchers at the University of Auckland.
[ + ]Solar energy pays
"Solar energy businesses can increase in value even faster than oil wells," said Australian entrepreneur and scientist Dr Zhengrong Shi.
[ + ]2006 Australian Water Recycling & Infrastructure Summit
Water recycling remains a provocative topic for businesses and political organisations alike. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear the latest in case studies and presentations from water industry leaders at the 2006 Australian Water Recycling & Infrastructure Summit.
[ + ]Global restructure for GL&V
Liquid/solid separation technology specialist GL&V has restructured it’s worldwide business groups to align its operations more closely with target market segments.
[ + ]How dirty is the bottom of Sydney Harbour?
We know the condition of the water in Sydney Harbour and other estuaries, bays and rivers. What about the mud at the bottom? Until now, there have not been consistent ways to measure these sediments which are essential to aquatic life.
[ + ]Groundwater technology win for young scientist
Sam Buchanan is the winner of the 2006 young water scientist award for his pioneering research to develop a cheap and effective method that accurately predicts groundwater depth.
[ + ]Elders and Landcare join forces to secure Australia's farming future
Elders Ltd has entered into a partnership with Landcare Australia in a bid to secure a viable future for Australia’s agricultural sector.
[ + ]Water research in good hands
Research that is helping to improve the management of Australia’s rivers, estuaries, harbours and coastlines has been awarded the Land & Water Australia Eureka Prize for Water Research.
[ + ]Economists help design ‘biodiversity auction’
Central Queensland University (CQU) economists Dr Jill Windle (Centre for Environmental Management) and Associate Professor John Rolfe (Faculty of Business and Informatics) have helped design a biodiversity auction which marks a new approach to land management.
[ + ]Recycled water and wastewater treatment plants to be built
Gold Coast City Council has moved a step closer to developing Australia’s largest water sustainable community with the appointment of a contractor to construct an $80 million waste and recycled water treatment plant at Pimpama.
[ + ]Don't waste your e-waste
Residents of Port Phillip are now able to recycle their unwanted electronic goods at the transfer station in South Melbourne.
[ + ]2006 Energy and Water Green Globe Awards
Has your organisation set a new benchmark in energy or water efficiency? Do you have a sustainable approach to water and energy use? Do you know someone who has tirelessly championed the cause?
[ + ]Keep Australia Beautiful Week begins
Australians will learn how to become more sustainable and save hundreds of dollars a year, as Keep Australia Beautiful Week launches nationally 28 August with the theme ‘Save the World. Start at Home’.
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