New Zealand celebrates innovations in sustainability
22 October, 2015The winners of the New Zealand Innovators Awards 2015 were announced on 21 October, showcasing a large array of New Zealand organisations demonstrating world-class innovation.
Over 50 finalists in the 2015 Banksia Sustainability Awards
12 October, 2015The Banksia Foundation would like to congratulate all entrants in the 2015 Banksia Sustainability Awards — especially the 57 award finalists selected across 14 different categories.
The Star Sydney among Green Globe Awards finalists
29 September, 2015Echo Entertainment Group has been selected as one of 43 finalists in the NSW Government Green Globe Awards — an annual celebration of innovative environmental achievements and resource-saving measures from businesses, government and community groups across NSW.
AWA Queensland Water Awards winners announced
25 September, 2015The Australian Water Association's Queensland branch last week held its annual water awards, recognising outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in the Queensland water sector.
Finalists announced for 2015 Green Globe Awards
14 September, 2015NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman has announced the finalists for this year's Green Globe Awards — an environmental recognition program which celebrates excellence, leadership and innovation in sustainability.
Margaret Court Arena aces LEED Gold certification
04 September, 2015Margaret Court Arena has become the first sport and entertainment arena in Australia to receive a LEED Gold certification, following its recent redevelopment.
Eureka Prize winners melt salt to store solar power
28 August, 2015The developers of a new phase-change system, which provides energy storage at a tenth of the cost of batteries, have won the 2015 ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology.
Sustainability award for Tassie salmon producer
17 August, 2015Tasmanian salmon producer Tassal has received an Australian Business Award for Sustainability. The award recognises organisations demonstrating leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices.
Workplace recyclers recognised by MobileMuster
13 August, 2015The inaugural Workplace Recycling Awards acknowledge the support received from workplaces in helping the mobile phone industry meet its promise of keeping old mobiles out of landfill.
Struvite recovery technology among GreenTec award winners
12 August, 2015The GreenTec Awards were presented this year at a gala and awards ceremony, held at the Tempodrom Berlin, which was attended by around 1000 guests.
Nominations closing soon for Queensland Premier's Sustainability Awards
11 August, 2015Time is running out to enter the 2015 Queensland Premier's Sustainability Awards, with nominations closing on Friday, 14 August.
Engineers challenged to build vertical gardens
30 July, 2015Participants in the Vertical Farming design challenge will build indoor vertical gardens using IoT technologies and methods that have the potential to change how food is produced around the world.
Water Challenge winners creating a climate-resilient Australia
09 July, 2015The third annual Australia-Netherlands Water Challenge was held earlier this year — the result of a knowledge exchange partnership initiated between Australia and the Netherlands following the Queensland floods in 2011.
Three more chances to win a 2015 Banksia Sustainability Award
29 June, 2015Entrants in the Banksia Sustainability Awards now have even more chances to win, with the 2015 award featuring three new categories.
Plant-based wetsuit wins environment award
23 June, 2015A wetsuit made from 60% plant-based biorubbers has been recognised at the Australian Surf Industry Awards.
