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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Community waste grant winners announced
07 February, 2013Eight community projects to reduce waste will be awarded grants ranging between $4390 and $20,000 from the WA Government’s Community Grants Scheme.
Asia Pulp & Paper halts all natural forest clearance in Indonesia
07 February, 2013Australian tissue and paper suppliers Solaris Paper and Paper Force have welcomed the landmark commitment by their affiliate, Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP), to end the clearing of natural forest across its entire supply chain in Indonesia, with immediate effect.
Property sale highlights the value of green refurbishment
06 February, 2013Local Government Super (LGS) has announced the sale of SKM House in St Leonards to Altis Property Partners Group for $42 million. The property was the recipient of a substantial grant from the Green Building Fund.
