New CRC to cut carbon in built environment
14 December, 2012Minimising Australia’s carbon footprint, while saving Australians millions of dollars a year, is the focus of a new $100 million partnership between the Gillard government, researchers and the construction industry.
Green label cred crisis
05 December, 2012In an effort to stem consumer concern prompted by a flood of ‘eco-labels’ and green claims by product manufacturers, the Buying Better project has released its proposals to improve the reliability of ‘green’ credentials.
Australia joins global effort at Doha climate change talks
03 December, 2012Mark Dreyfus, the Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, is leading the Australian delegation at the 18th meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP18) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, taking place in Doha, Qatar, until Friday.
Seven signposts on the road to sustainability
03 December, 2012 by Romilly Madew*The signposts are all pointing in one direction - and that direction is greater sustainability for both individuals and organisations. So, what lies ahead for Australia’s built environment? Where do the opportunities and risks lie?
Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Sites Impacted by Hazardous Ground Gases
27 November, 2012The NSW EPA Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Sites Impacted by Hazardous Ground Gases have been finalised.
AGIC’s Infrastructure Sustainability rating scheme gains momentum
27 November, 2012The Great Eastern Highway Upgrade project (WA) is the latest project to register to pursue an Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) rating through the Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC).
Australian farmers dealing with climate change
27 November, 2012The 2012 Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CCRSPI) Conference is being held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from 27-29 November.
Young Queensland woolgrowers recruited for climate challenges on-farm
22 November, 2012With two young keen wool and sheep growers newly appointed to the Climate Champion program, the town of Longreach is the newest hub for confronting questions about managing climate variability and change on-farm.
Xylem’s first sustainability report issued
20 November, 2012Xylem has launched its first ever sustainability report, ‘A Drop is Everything’, which outlines the company’s sustainability focus areas, best practices from individual businesses and sites, and how it plans to measure its efforts going forward.
International Energy Agency backs Australia’s progressive energy policies
20 November, 2012The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its in-depth review of Australia’s energy policies and has confirmed that we are well placed to meet domestic and regional energy challenges.
Energy assessments find more than $380,000 annual savings for textiles businesses
17 November, 2012An energy-efficiency program could save 10 textiles companies up to $381,000 this year. The companies signed up to the Textiles Sector Energy Efficiency Programme following its launch in July.
NMW 2013: Helping ready manufacturers for ‘rich opportunities’
16 November, 2012National Manufacturing Week (NMW 2013) returns to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 7-10 May 2013, focusing on helping industry leverage what the Prime Minister’s Taskforce calls “critical challenges” and “rich opportunities” ahead.
Grants generate $89 million in clean energy investment
15 November, 2012The Gillard government is providing new grants from the Clean Technology Investment Programs worth a combined $30 million to help 89 Australian manufacturers improve energy efficiency, reduce power bills, improve competitiveness and cut carbon pollution dramatically.
Old and new views bring fresh insights to land care
14 November, 2012A project in regional Victoria is seeking to combine thousands of years of indigenous land management knowledge with modern farm management expertise to better understand and preserve the local landscape.
Remote Kimberley communities to benefit from improved energy efficiency
09 November, 2012The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, has announced that remote Indigenous communities in the Kimberley region will benefit from a $40 million Australian Government program designed to help improve energy efficiency.
