Event management workshops and masterclass
28 May, 2013As part of an upcoming series of event management workshops, Cameron Little of Sustainability Systems and Services will lead a workshop which will provide an overview of the core sustainability principles relevant to the events industry.
Free TV and computer recycling now available nationally
23 May, 2013Australians across the country can recycle their unwanted e-waste for free, as the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme is now available in every state and territory.
Putting clean energy projects on the map
21 May, 2013 by Lauren DavisOn 17 May, the Minister for Climate Change, Industry and Innovation, Greg Combet, launched the Clean Energy Map at a press conference in Canberra. The online, Google-style map provides a visual representation of over 1200 nationwide projects which are cutting greenhouse gas emissions, reducing energy costs and investing in new technologies.
Aiming to increase mattress recycling
21 May, 2013The WA state government is aiming to boost recycling of the 150,000 mattresses thrown away in the Perth and Peel regions every year.
How to succeed with ‘green’ changes at facilities
20 May, 2013There are many operational and behavioural changes that can be made to reduce the carbon footprint of facilities at a minimal cost, according to Dan Hoffman, one of the international keynote speakers at the upcoming Total Facilities expo.
Will the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games deliver a lasting legacy?
16 May, 2013The design and construction of the 2018 Commonwealth Games Village is Australia’s opportunity to build on past triumphs and ensure a lasting legacy for the Gold Coast community, says the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
Budget invests in clean technology
15 May, 2013The Gillard government will bring forward $160 million in Clean Technology Investment Program funding to 2014-15 to increase manufacturing investment and boost productivity and competitiveness.
Kimberly-Clark’s 2012 sustainability achievements nothing to sniff about
13 May, 2013A 24% reduction in carbon emissions over 12 months is just one of the many achievements highlighted in the first fully online sustainability report for Kimberly-Clark Australia and New Zealand (KCANZ).
RMIT launches Master of Design
10 May, 2013In the face of rapid urban change, RMIT University has launched a Master of Urban Design to help address the critical issues facing cities locally and globally.
Salute the Reuser at Melbourne International Coffee Expo
07 May, 2013The Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) will take place from 23-26 May 2013 at the Melbourne Showgrounds. It is estimated that 30,000 disposable cups will be used over the four-day event.
Big savings through Energy Efficiency Opportunities program
06 May, 2013An independent review has found the Australian Government’s Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program is saving participants millions of dollars in energy costs each year.
Eco Expo Asia continues to offer green business potential
01 May, 2013Green-tech exhibition Eco Expo Asia will take place once again at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong from 28-31 October.
Carbon price revenue helps ice energy costs
26 April, 2013Revenue from the carbon price will help Adelaide’s largest ice manufacturer, Adelaide Ice Service, to reduce energy costs by up to $20,000 a year.
Farm and energy coexistence move will help boost investment and jobs, says GE
26 April, 2013GE has welcomed the recommendation to the Australian Government decision to preserve farmers’ access to assistance and income as hosts of resource and energy projects, such as wind farms.
Landholders to earn carbon credits by planting mallee
23 April, 2013Landholders will be able to generate carbon credits from establishing mallee plantings on their properties under a new carbon farming initiative (CFI) methodology approved by the Australian Government today.
