Rethinking cities: China-Australia Centre to explore urban solutions for Asia-Pacific
25 January, 2012 by Steffen Lehmann*The University of South Australia has teamed up with China’s Tianjin University in developing the new China-Australia Research Centre for Sustainable Urban Development (CAC_SUD) to address the challenges and opportunities surrounding urban growth in the 21st century.
Schools to save on electricity and water
24 January, 2012The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, today announced the latest schools to receive grants as part of the Gillard Government’s National Solar Schools Program.
Steel Stewardship Forum website launch
20 January, 2012The Steel Stewardship Forum has been established to bring together all of the participants in the Australian steel supply chain with a view to achieving sustainability improvements across the whole chain. The launch of the Forum’s website has been seen as an important step in communicating information on the Forum and the progress it is making.
New AGIC Chair appointed
09 December, 2011Arup Global Planning Leader David Singleton has been appointed the new Chairman of the Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC).
New industry definitions for low-energy and zero-carbon homes
16 November, 2011New industry definitions will deliver a common language for low-energy and zero-carbon homes.
Shipping industry addresses sustainability
03 November, 2011A wide-ranging vision for the future sustainability of international shipping has been presented by a coalition of global companies and NGOs.
Online Energy University aids energy-efficiency skills
18 October, 2011The energy management company Schneider Electric is encouraging Australians to sign up to its free, e-learning online Energy University to learn about the latest energy-efficient solutions and energy-management practices to help save money, reduce emissions and increase business efficiency.
Transforming a thirsty, power-hungry business
12 October, 2011In an industry known for its voracious use of water and power, Edstein Creative Stone is showing how eco-friendly manufacturing practices respect our environment and save money.
Australian industry voices to be heard on clean technology programs
26 September, 2011Australian business and industry have been asked to have their say on the Australian Government's Clean Technology programs.
New resource showcases Australia's green building expertise
26 September, 2011A resource has been launched to promote Australia's green building capabilities.
Green collar skills to be boosted by new agreement
06 September, 2011The Green Building Council of Australia and Australian Institute of Architects have signed a memorandum of understanding that will boost the construction industry’s green collar skills.
NABERS environmental ratings for buildings extended to six stars
23 August, 2011Australian buildings are becoming so much more efficient that the NABERS rating scale is being extended from 5 to 6 stars.
Environmental sustainability boost for Victorian dairy industry
11 August, 2011An agreement signed between EPA Victoria and Fonterra, an international dairy company, will seek to drive better environmental outcomes for the Victorian dairy industry.
Grundfos Pumps’ commercial building services web portal
10 August, 2011Grundfos Pumps’ Grundfos Thinking Building Universe centralised portal has been launched for commercial building services professionals to access a range of information.
Carbon-neutral home to be built
08 August, 2011The SA State Government’s Land Management Corporation (LMC) and its partner in the ‘Zero Carbon Challenge’ competition, the Integrated Design Commission (IDC), have issued an expression of interest that invites professional teams with expertise in architecture, structural engineering, construction costing, building services, water-sensitive urban design, sustainability and industrial design to register their interest in building a carbon-neutral home.
