ISO discusses environmental standards revisions
06 June, 2014The ISO conducted a series of meetings from 23-28 May in order to resolve comments and questions submitted during the revision process of ISO 14001 - an international standard for the development of effective environmental management systems.
Draft guidelines for Forest Stewardship Standard
02 June, 2014Forest Stewardship Council Australia has revealed a first draft of its new guidelines for the FSC Australia - Forest Stewardship Standard. The standard is being developed by the Standards Development Group elected by FSC Australia's members in September last year.
City of Sydney counts down to World Environment Day
30 May, 2014The City of Sydney will celebrate World Environment Day on 5 June by acknowledging its recent energy-saving efforts. The City of Sydney is Australia's first carbon-neutral government and has already reduced carbon emissions in its own buildings and operations by 20% since 2006.
GBCA releases new Green Star credits for comment
19 May, 2014The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released the draft credits for the new Green Star - Design & As Built rating tool and is encouraging every part of the industry and community to provide feedback.
Closing the Loop building project announced
02 May, 2014Brookfield Multiplex, Hassell and Aecom have partnered with the Cooperative Research Centre for Low-Carbon Living (CRCLCL) in a three-year project to develop buildings that have a positive impact on people's health, wellbeing and productivity, and improve their environmental performance.
Environment ministers urged to start acting on packaging
01 May, 2014Environment ministers from across Australia met in Canberra on Tuesday to progress key environment issues of national significance, but decided that more time was needed to fully assess the decision on packaging policy options.
Power prices will be lower with RET, says study
30 April, 2014ROAM Consulting has conducted a study on Australia's Renewable Energy Target (RET), said to be the most extensive modelling conducted on the scheme to date. The study was commissioned by the Clean Energy Council to look at the impact of the RET under different scenarios.
International committee appointed to low-carbon-living project
28 April, 2014An international scientific committee of 10 sustainability experts has been appointed to promote, oversee and guide transformational research and future city planning for the Australian Visions and Pathways 2040 project.
National Water Commission under review and under threat
22 April, 2014 by Lauren DavisParliamentary Secretary to the Environment Minister Simon Birmingham has acknowledged that the National Water Commission (NWC) is under review. While he has not confirmed that the independent agency will be abolished, ABC Radio believes this to be likely.
Eco Expo Asia 2014 announced
17 April, 2014Eco Expo Asia, Asia's annual exhibition for green-tech business solutions, will return this year at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong from 29 October-1 November.
Singapore hosts sustainability summits
17 April, 2014Three sustainability events will be jointly held at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Singapore, from 1-5 June 2014 - the World Cities Summit (WCS), Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) and CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESS).
Support for Sydney's green roofs policy
16 April, 2014Business owners and residents have expressed their support for the environmental and social benefits of living greenery in response to the City of Sydney's Green Roofs and Walls Policy.
2014 Composites Conference held in Newcastle
15 April, 2014 by Lauren DavisThe Composites Australia and CRC-ACS 2014 Conference was held last week for composites manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, designers and researchers.
IWES announces 2014 Gold Coast event
10 April, 2014IWES, a provider of short courses for environment professionals, has announced the date of its next event, IWES Gold Coast 2014.
APC launches recyclability tool for packaging suppliers
09 April, 2014The Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) has launched an online tool to help packaging suppliers decide whether their packaging can be classified as recyclable in Australia.
