Botanic Garden set to dazzle Sydney and the world with Biome Project
04 March, 2013Environment Minister Robyn Parker today announced that Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden will be home to a spectacular new environmental attraction, the Biome Project (Biome), which aims to significantly boost visitor experiences for thousands of local families and international tourists.
International sustainable schools advocate in Sydney for Green Cities 2013
04 March, 2013A more sustainable future relies on the education and engagement of students, says international green schools advocate Rachel Gutter, who will be in Sydney for Green Cities from 6-7 March.
Consultation sought on proposed end-of-life tyre scheme
04 March, 2013New Zealand’s Tyrewise Working Group has released Scoping Report 4: What might a future programme look like?, which outlines the industry-preferred option for a national product stewardship scheme for end-of-life tyres (ELTs).
Tetra Pak and Foodbank provide long-life milk for people in need
04 March, 2013Tetra Pak has entered into an agreement with hunger relief organisation Foodbank to supply long-life milk to people in need as announced at a recent launch event in Sydney.
How you can influence next edition of ISO 14001
28 February, 2013Users of the ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS) standard are being encouraged to provide input through an online survey to the experts developing the next edition of the standard, which is expected to be published in 2015.
Trade show triple treat in October 2013
26 February, 2013The All-Energy Australia Exhibition & Conference and Australian Sustainability Conference & Exhibition will co-locate with Waste Expo in 2013.
Vanuatu coconuts go organic
25 February, 2013Four hundred hectares of coconuts, farmed by 216 growers from Sanma Community Coconuts on Espiritu Santo Island, Vanuatu, are converting to organic.
Water recycling fellowship deadline extended
22 February, 2013The Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence has extended its deadline for water professionals interested in applying for a water recycling industry-academic fellowship.
General Mills and Häagen-Dazs announce sustainable vanilla sourcing program
21 February, 2013General Mills and its ice-cream brand Häagen-Dazs have announced an initiative designed to foster greater economic vitality for smallholder vanilla farmers in Madagascar and ensure the availability of high-quality vanilla for future generations.
Public asked to take sustainability ideas to online forum
21 February, 2013Amid Melbourne’s season of sustainability, with the Transitions Film Festival and Sustainable Living Festival all running in the city’s CBD, members of the public are now being asked to take their sustainability ideas online.
Westpac to invest over $8 billion in five-year sustainability strategy
19 February, 2013The Westpac Group has launched its 2017 sustainability strategy aimed at addressing the most pressing issues in society and the environment today.
Nestlé Australia chocolates now all sourced from 100% sustainable cocoa
19 February, 2013Nestlé Australia announced today that every chocolate it sells is now independently certified to ensure the cocoa is sourced and produced sustainably on farms with safe working conditions.
Carbon price helps food processer cut emissions and energy costs
19 February, 2013A $1.17 million Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program grant, funded from carbon-price revenue, will help Primo Smallgoods to reduce emissions and slash energy costs.
Launch of NABERS rating system for data centres
12 February, 2013Australia is assisting business to gauge energy consumption with the launch of an energy-efficiency rating system for data centres.
Health groups to discuss harm to health from coal, CSG
12 February, 2013Australia’s massive expansion of coal exports and surge in exploration for coal seam gas will be the topic of discussion at a roundtable for healthcare leaders today in Canberra.
