Net zero by 2029, says La Trobe
20 August, 2019Victoria's La Trobe University has set an ambitious target of net zero emissions by 2029, launching a $75 million initiative involving 20 projects.
GRI launches podcast on waste
06 August, 2019GRI has launched a podcast on the work it is doing to help businesses and governments realise their impact on critical sustainability issues.
Japan recovers metal to make Tokyo 2020 medals
06 August, 2019Tokyo 2020 Olympic champions will be awarded medals made from the precious metals recovered from unwanted electrical devices.
Central Coast event set on circular economy
02 August, 2019NSW Circular and the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre are hosting an event on 7 August to help Central Coast and Hunter businesses develop more sustainable operations.
ISO appoints committee to propel global circular economy
15 July, 2019 by Jane AllmanA newly appointed ISO technical committee aims to make the global circular economy a reality by steering projects relating to the circular economy towards a sustainable agreed global standard.
Sydney Demoday to feature food and agtech start-ups
08 July, 2019SParkLabs Cultiv8 is hosting its annual Demoday in Sydney, featuring leading food and agtech start-ups to share insights and the latest global tech trends.
Success in wastewater sustainability
26 June, 2019A Sydney Water infrastructure project has received an excellent design rating from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia.
NSW EPA boosts circular economy with $7 million in grants
17 June, 2019The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has pledged over $7 million in grants to boost NSW recycling rates and encourage innovation in the waste industry.
New green building CEO prioritises zero carbon
13 June, 2019The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has a new CEO — Davina Rooney — whose top priority is decarbonisation.
Energy, emissions and Clover Moore at Renewable Cities 2019
11 June, 2019Renewable Cities Australia 2019 will showcase strategies to help organisations cost-effectively move towards net-zero energy, as well as explore developments in zero-emission transport.
On a mission for green space
27 May, 2019202020 Vision is touring Australia to foster collaboration between councils and communities in a bid to achieve more green spaces in our cities.
Six Green Stars for Sydney's Green Square
23 May, 2019Sydney's Green Square has been awarded the highest possible Green Star community rating for the sustainable planning, design and construction of the project.
Woolworths green bond gets $30m injection
01 May, 2019The Woolworths Group green bond has received an injection of $30 million courtesy of Clean Energy Finance Corp. The $400 million green bond will help fund the Woolworths 2020 sustainability strategy.
Going green to achieve lean
17 April, 2019 by Brad JeavonsLean and Green techniques can be combined to achieve dramatic improvement both economically and environmentally for manufacturers in the circular economy.
Green innovators summoned to business ideas competition
08 April, 2019The 2019 edition of green business ideas competition ClimateLaunchpad has opened to Australian applicants in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.