Seeing green at ARBS 2016
05 April, 2016ARBS 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, 2016A 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, 2016Councils 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, 2016OzHarvest'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, 2016Sugarcane 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.
Total Facilities seminar program released
11 February, 2016Total 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.
Get ready for ARBS 2016
11 February, 2016ARBS 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.
CEFC encourages energy-efficient community housing
10 February, 2016The 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, 2016John West Australia, WWF Australia and the Marine Stewardship Council have come together to help end unsustainable fishing methods within Australia's canned tuna industry.
Ceres Organics gains 5 Green Star rating
03 February, 2016A warehouse complex owned by Ceres Organics has received a 5 Green Star rating from the New Zealand Building Council.
Funding to reduce food waste
29 January, 2016Ten organisations have been awarded a share of over $320,000 to help reduce the huge amount of food that is wasted every year — about one million tonnes in NSW alone, according to Environment Minister Mark Speakman.
Greener, cooler cities
21 January, 2016The CRC for Water Sensitive Cities has welcomed the federal government's plan to make Australia's cities greener and cooler.
Brightgreen achieves B Corp certification
20 January, 2016LED lighting company Brightgreen has become one of only 75 Australian companies to receive B Corporation certification.
$7.8 million to support Australian entrepreneurs
20 January, 2016The Australian Government's Entrepreneurs' Programme has announced $7.8 million in funding to support companies in the mining, information technology, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing industry sectors.
Register now for the Australian Summer Study on Energy Productivity 2016
15 December, 2015The third Australian Summer Study on Energy Productivity will take place from 24–26 February 2016 at the Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific.
