2014 MobileMuster Local Government Awards
13 March, 2014MobileMuster, the Australian mobile phone industry's official product stewardship program, is calling on local councils who have helped promote and collect mobile phones for recycling over the last year to nominate for the 2014 MobileMuster Local Government Awards.
Schneider Electric selects top 100 for Go Green in the City 2014
13 March, 2014Energy management specialist Schneider Electric has unveiled the top 100 teams that qualified for the semifinals of Go Green in the City 2014 - a global student challenge focused on developing innovative energy solutions for cities.
Entries open for 2014 Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards
06 March, 2014Victorians who have demonstrated leadership in sustainability are invited to enter the Premier's Sustainability Awards 2014.
UNAA Environment Day Awards call for nominations
03 March, 2014Each year, in support of United Nations World Environment Day (5 June), the United Nations Association of Australia recognises innovative and outstanding environmental programs and initiatives from across Australia and the important work of Australian environmental leaders through its World Environment Day Awards.
Sydney Markets wins recycling award at World CSR Congress
27 February, 2014Sydney Markets has received a 'Best Renewable Resources: Recycling' award at the Global Sustainability Leadership Conference and Awards, a part of the World Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Congress. The company was shortlisted as the winner from over 2500 international entries.
Finalists announced for 2014 property development awards
10 February, 2014The 2014 Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards celebrate innovation and leading practice within Australia's property development and investment industries.
Rank Prize for Australian plant scientists
29 January, 2014The 2014 Rank Prize in human and animal nutrition and crop husbandry, based in the UK, will be awarded to two Australian scientists who have known each other since high school.
Silicon solar cell developer wins £300,000
22 January, 2014The prestigious Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) this week awarded the AF Harvey Engineering Research Prize, worth £300,000 ($560,000), to a silicon solar cell engineer from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), the world record holder in silicon solar cell efficiency.
Nominations open for 2014 Queensland Premier's Sustainability Awards
21 January, 2014The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) is calling on Queensland businesses to nominate for the 2014 Premier's Sustainability Awards and be part of an event showcasing the state’s high achievers in sustainable business practices.
Schneider Electric launches ‘Go Green in the City’ in Australia
16 January, 2014Energy management specialist Schneider Electric has launched Go Green in the City 2014, a global business competition focused on developing innovative energy solutions for cities.
Two applicants chosen for Antarctic trip
19 December, 2013The winners of 'Antarctica: No Ordinary Place, No Ordinary Assignment' - an initiative which will take environmental enthusiasts to Antarctica to assist National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards - have been announced.
USC waste management system wins council award
10 December, 2013The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), which has begun rolling out a new waste management system, has won its category of the Sunshine Coast Council's inaugural Good Recycler awards, held recently at the council’s launch of a recycle market at the Buderim Resource Recovery Centre.
Western Desert wins inaugural Ethical Enterprise Award
30 November, 2013Holistic community health enterprise Western Desert has been announced winner of the inaugural Ethical Enterprise Award 2013. The national awards program was launched in July to celebrate the achievements of Australia's most inspirational enterprise.
Sustainable Buildings Research Centre wins second Master Builders' award
27 November, 2013The University of Wollongong's (UOW) Sustainable Buildings Research Centre has been recognised in Master Builders Australia's national awards program.
Winners announced for 2013 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards
22 November, 2013Kiwibank and Nga Tangata Microfinance Trust have been named the overall winner of the 2013 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards for addressing the critical issue of breaking the poverty cycle.
