Salmon oil makes sustainable plastic
08 April, 2021Researchers are investigating ways to develop safe, biodegradable plastic alternatives to polyurethanes, derived from fish waste including heads, bones, skin and guts.
First Peoples and scientists gather to tackle changing climate
06 April, 2021Traditional Owners and scientists across Australia are meeting to empower and enhance a First People's-led response to climate change.
Food waste's sustainability solution for farmed fish
06 April, 2021A more sustainable global fish economy could be created by using food scraps to make high-quality food for farmed fish, according to a team of researchers at UWA.
BOC–Toyota partnership delivers hydrogen refuelling station
01 April, 2021Toyota has opened a new $7.4 million Hydrogen Centre in Altona, Victoria, reported to be the state's first hydrogen refuelling station.
Is it time to refocus the industrial energy auditing process?
31 March, 2021 by Nathan Rogers, Sustainability Leader at Lycopodium Process Industries | Supplied by: Lycopodium Process Industries Pty LtdFinding a consultancy able to incorporate process industry technical know-how with energy management industry experience can be challenging.
Dairy Australia commits to climate
29 March, 2021Dairy Australia has launched a climate change strategy, detailing its climate commitment, investment intent and priorities across research, development and extension.
Historic shed salvage builds circular economy
26 March, 2021Heritage retention works are an excellent example of how we can create a circular economy with our older buildings.
Melbourne train station achieves 'Australian Excellence' for sustainability
23 March, 2021Reservoir Station in Melbourne's north has been awarded a Five Star Green Star Design & As Built rating by the Green Building Council of Australia.
Study to assess local advanced recycling industry
19 March, 2021A joint feasibility study will determine the technical, economic and environmental benefits of a local advanced recycling industry.
Schneider Electric recognised for renewable energy leadership in Asia
18 March, 2021Schneider Electric has been recognised by the Center for Resource Solutions for its leadership in building renewable energy markets and green power procurement in Asia.
Moyne Shire Council's glass recycling: one year on, going strong
17 March, 2021One year on, glass-only bins are now an entrenched part of Moyne Shire Council's four-bin waste collection system.
8-star townhouse development in Melbourne
12 March, 2021 | Supplied by: ClarkeHopkinsClarke ArchitectsA disused bus repair shed has been transformed into medium-density 8-star townhouses at scale with a holistic take on not just social and environmental sustainability but post-pandemic living.
Paper-based single-use tableware more sustainable than reusable, says report
12 March, 2021The energy and water required to wash reusable tableware gives paper-based single-use products an advantage when it comes to environmental impact.
Green port plans for WA coast
09 March, 2021Plans to build Australia's first 'green' port near Exmouth are underway, with Gascoyne Gateway progressing with the company's next round of community reference groups.
National Plastics Plan tackles problematic plastic
05 March, 2021The Australian Government has released its National Plastics Plan 2021, proposing a wide range of APCO-led initiatives to fight plastic waste.
