$1 million in funding released for innovative water projects
02 October, 2012The Smart Water Fund has announced that it will make available $1 million in funding to support innovative urban water projects. This will be the fund’s 10th round of funding, with applications opening in mid-October.
Sustainability education guidebook released
02 October, 2012A guidebook on school and community learning partnerships for sustainability, Conversations on School - Community Learning Partnerships for Sustainability (A Guidebook), was launched in Melbourne this morning.
Landmark energy program findings set to be revealed
27 September, 2012The results of Australia’s groundbreaking Solar Cities projects are set to be revealed as each of the project leaders prepares to meet and share their learnings with industry leaders at the Solar Cities 2012 conference.
UniQuest start-up secures first Southern Cross Renewable Energy investment
26 September, 2012A novel Australian solar technology with the potential to significantly increase the efficiency of solar panels will be the first investment by the Southern Cross Renewable Energy Fund under the Australian Government’s Renewable Energy Venture Capital Fund.
US to lead clean energy and climate talks at Major Economies Forum
24 September, 2012Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Mark Dreyfus will represent Australia this week at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) in the United States.
Green praise for Blue Ridge
24 September, 2012An innovative residential development at Blackwater has been recognised by an independent green rating tool for its outstanding achievement in delivering environmentally sustainable design.
Xylem placed on Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes
21 September, 2012Xylem, a global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, has been placed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index in its first year as a standalone company.
Sustainability conference and exhibition for Australian businesses
21 September, 2012Taking place at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre from 8-9 November 2012, Australian Sustainability combines a diverse exhibition with an interactive multistreamed conference and seminar program.
Australia achieves 500 Green Star certified projects
19 September, 2012The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has officially certified 500 Green Star projects.
Renewable energy inquiry heats up
19 September, 2012The government’s $435 million renewable energy grants program will come under scrutiny at a public hearing of parliament’s Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit in Canberra today.
Green Building Week
18 September, 2012Now in its third year, World Green Building Week (17-21 September) showcases green buildings and communities and the role they play in reducing the global carbon footprint and saving money, while also creating jobs, boosting productivity, health and learning, and improving lives. This year, green building councils in 92 countries, representing more than 30,000 organisations, will participate - hosting events, running campaigns and more.
Australia celebrates sustainability during World Green Building Week 2012
17 September, 2012More than 90 nations around the world will unite this week for World Green Building Week.
Choosing a greener mobile phone gets easier
11 September, 2012Vodafone is introducing an Eco Rating scheme for mobile phones to provide its customers with information on the environmental impact and ethical performance involved in the manufacture and life cycle of many mobile phones. The ratings will be displayed alongside the phones participating in the ratings in its stores from 12 September. The scheme was also launched in New Zealand by Vodafone.
Infrastructure Sustainability rating scheme unveiled in SA
06 September, 2012The Hon Patrick Conlon MP, South Australian Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, and Minister for Housing and Urban Development, unveiled Australia’s first Infrastructure Sustainability rating scheme, known as the IS scheme, at its South Australian launch at Parliament House in Adelaide yesterday.
Student residences go green
05 September, 2012A student residential development at Monash University is the first multiunit residential project in Australia to achieve a Green Star rating for sustainable construction.
