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AWA Queensland Water Awards winners announced

25 September, 2015

The 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, 2015

NSW 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, 2015

Margaret 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, 2015

The 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, 2015

Tasmanian 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, 2015

The 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, 2015

The 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, 2015

Time 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, 2015

Participants 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, 2015

The 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, 2015

Entrants 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, 2015

A wetsuit made from 60% plant-based biorubbers has been recognised at the Australian Surf Industry Awards.


Re-use pioneer wins 2015 Stockholm Industry Water Award

10 June, 2015

The 2015 Stockholm Industry Water Award has been presented to CH2M, a Colorado-based global service and engineering company, for developing and advancing methods to clean water as well as increasing public acceptance of recycled water.


Australian Technologies Competition closing soon

13 May, 2015

The Australian Technologies Competition is continuing its search for Australia's best technology companies. The competition aims to assess, mentor, profile and promote innovative and emerging technologies that have the potential to enhance industry efficiency, resource use and competitiveness.


Community Project Grants closing soon

07 May, 2015

Applications for the 2015 Community Project Grants, provided by Darwin-based charity the Ethos Global Foundation (EGF), will close on 15 May.


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