APC funds 26 waste-diversion projects
26 November, 2014The latest round of Australian Packaging Covenant Projects Funding will see $4.5 million invested in 26 projects across Australia. The covenant provides funding to projects which contribute towards the achievement of goals, sustainable packaging outcomes and increase the recovery and recycling of packaging waste in Australia.
Recycling mattresses and training the unemployed
19 November, 2014Western Sydney councils are supporting Mission Australia's Soft Landing Mattress Recycling initiative. The aim of the program is to salvage materials from used mattresses while also offering employment and training opportunities to people who have experienced barriers to gaining lasting employment.
Industry asked to lead the way to a low-carbon future
19 November, 2014At the CRC for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL) Participants Annual Forum, held last week at the Australian Maritime Museum, Professor Dennis Else called for industry to lead the way in making a low-carbon, energy-efficient future for the built environment.
Engineers call for practical solutions to climate change
18 November, 2014Engineers, scientists and policy makers will meet in Melbourne next week to discuss the latest findings from the recent IPCC report and the innovation needed to combat ongoing climate change.
Total Facilities 2015: Managing sustainability in our facilities
18 November, 2014Next March, facility management professionals are invited to attend Total Facilities in Sydney, which presents a prime opportunity to enhance their knowledge of sustainable technologies and developments in the industry.
ACA reveals how to prevent corrosion
12 November, 2014At the Australasian Corrosion Association's 2014 Corrosion and Prevention Conference, industry experts, academics and representatives of commercial organisations were brought together to explore best practice in corrosion management, environmental protection, public safety and economics.
ARENA to fund regional renewables initiative
11 November, 2014The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced $305,000 funding for a $743,000 partnership to strengthen the South East Region of Renewable Energy Excellence (SERREE) initiative.
Walk this way
03 November, 2014 by Romilly Madew, Chief Executive, Green Building Council of AustraliaThe Green Building Council of Australia has launched a new Green Star rating tool. The 'Transport' category has just one credit: 'Sustainable Transport'.
NSW Labor supports renewable energy in the Hunter
23 October, 2014The NSW Labor Party has announced its vision of the Hunter region as a national hub for solar and renewable energy. The commitment has been welcomed by the Australian Solar Council.
Kimberly-Clark celebrates sustainability investments
23 October, 2014Kimberly-Clark Australia held an event today at the company's manufacturing facility in Millicent, South Australia, to celebrate recent sustainability achievements and additional investment into South Australian manufacturing.
Philmac Project opens 2014 grant applications
22 October, 2014Regional funding scheme The Philmac Project, established by fitting and valve manufacturer Philmac, has opened up a new round of cash grants for nationwide community groups with water on their minds.
Oakvale Native Forest Protection Project issued carbon credits
22 October, 2014The Australian Government has issued the Oakvale Native Forest Protection Project with 98,524 Australian carbon credit units under the Carbon Farming Initiative. Native forest protection projects avoid the deforestation of native forest that had been approved for clearing.
NZ trucking business joins fuel-efficiency program
21 October, 2014New Zealand trucking business HW Richardson has joined the EECA's Heavy Vehicle Fuel Efficiency program, which aims to improve fuel efficiency and decrease carbon dioxide emissions in the heavy vehicle sector.
Australian Ethical Community Grants open for 2014
15 October, 2014Superannuation and investment company Australian Ethical has announced its 2014 Community Grants program is now open, with $100,000 available to not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises and community projects.
Free turf for schools and youth groups
13 October, 2014Ten schools and youth groups across Australia will get a natural turf makeover to help green up their outdoor learning and play areas, as part of the 2014 Perfect Pitch of Green Program. The program was previously known as Perfect Patch of Green and is now in its third year.
