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Green solutions for a changing climate

16 June, 2016

Eco Expo Asia 2016 — International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection will run from 26–29 October 2016 at Hong Kong's AsiaWorld-Expo. This year's theme is: 'Green Solutions for a Changing Climate'.


Victoria announces zero-emissions target and pledge program

10 June, 2016

The Victorian Government has pledged a long-term emissions reduction target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.


CEFC and Westpac launch $200 million financing program

20 May, 2016

Westpac and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation are working together to provide Australian businesses with an easier way to take control of their energy costs, using low-cost finance to support investment in energy efficiency projects.


Are sensors, drones and satellite apps the future for agribusiness?

20 April, 2016

Three major issues face agriculture — declining productivity, cost of production and retention of the next generation. An answer to these and a strong focus for the immediate future should come from advances in technology.


St George awarded 6 Star Green Star rating for Barangaroo branch

18 April, 2016

St George's Barangaroo branch has become the first bank branch and the first retail fit-out in Australia to achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating — the highest rating possible.


Sustainability of our protein supplies — can you stomach it?

18 April, 2016

Algae and insects such as mealworm and fly larvae may be needed to feed protein to the world's growing population by 2050. To close the looming protein gap, Bühler and ETH Zurich have entered into a close cooperation to discover new approaches to production and processing for these alternative protein sources in order to overcome the 'yuck factor'.


Seeing green at ARBS 2016

05 April, 2016

ARBS 2016 offers a focus on innovation and emerging trends in the built environment, with the exhibition and seminar program to host an array of topics and management issues of interest to sustainability industry professionals.


City of Swan is Thinking Green

21 March, 2016

A local government is using a grassroots approach to engage its residents in sustainability through a 'Thinking Green' series.


Waikato councils commit to energy savings

16 February, 2016

Councils in New Zealand's Waikato region have announced a three-year partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) that will see an improvement in the way they use energy.


CEOs to cook for those in need

15 February, 2016

OzHarvest's CEO CookOff will bring together CEOs, managing directors, senior business leaders, chefs and companies to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people across Australia.


Sugarcane growers to share cutting-edge farming practices

12 February, 2016

Sugarcane farmers attending the 2016 Project Catalyst Forum will share the results from trials which aim to improve water quality, limit water use and reduce agricultural run-off.


Get ready for ARBS 2016

11 February, 2016

ARBS 2016, the annual air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition and seminar program, will be held from 17–19 May at the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre.


Total Facilities seminar program released

11 February, 2016

Total Facilities, the industry exhibition for facilities and workplace professionals, has announced a free education program that will run concurrently over the event's two days.


CEFC encourages energy-efficient community housing

10 February, 2016

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has released a report and a $250 million program to encourage more energy-efficient community housing.


John West tuna is now MSC certified

08 February, 2016

John West Australia, WWF Australia and the Marine Stewardship Council have come together to help end unsustainable fishing methods within Australia's canned tuna industry.


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