Grundfos Pumps to sponsor National Water Week 2009
25 August, 2009Grundfos Pumps Australia has confirmed it has come on board as a sponsor of National Water Week being held 18-24 October 2009.
AGIC appoints five new board directors
24 August, 2009The Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC) has announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors.
NSW government hosts sustainable retail round table
18 August, 2009The NSW government will host a major business round table today to help develop the state’s sustainable retail market.
Australian government support for four energy innovations
04 August, 2009A small wind turbine that can be used to generate energy in urban locations and a low-cost, water-borne solar-power generator feature among four bright ideas in the energy sector to benefit from Australian government support to bring them to market.
Funding boost to market enviro innovations
03 August, 2009Eleven bright ideas in the environment sector will be brought to the market with the support of the Australian government.
Conference to establish a NSW and national Industrial Ecology Network
24 July, 2009Participants in the Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) Sustainability Advantage program have forged a partnership with the Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) to host the inaugural Australasian Industrial Ecology Conference with a goal to establish a NSW and national Industrial Ecology Network.
Call for comment on the draft National Waste Policy Framework
09 July, 2009Environment Minister Peter Garrett has invited comment on the draft National Waste Policy Framework — Less Waste More Resources.
Rating tool helps to clear the air
07 July, 2009A new tool which rates the environmental features of multi-unit residential buildings will help reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions while delivering health benefits and financial savings for building occupants.
Grundfos announces first global GreenPlumbers partnership
02 July, 2009Grundfos Pumps has joined with GreenPlumbers to help guide and support improved water and energy conservation practices.
IT students first in green revolution
30 June, 2009Box Hill Institute’s new ‘Green IT’ students will be the first in Australia fully prepared to manage the government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme when it comes into effect in the near future. The Vocational Graduate Certificate in ICT Sustainability, teaching IT graduates how to implement sustainable IT initiatives, will be launched at Box Hill Institute on 25 August.
Industry alliance announced
29 June, 2009IBM in the US has announced an industry alliance with key leaders in metering, monitoring, automation, data communications, software and analytics to provide smart solutions for energy, water, waste and greenhouse gas management.
Biodiesel boost
23 June, 2009A grants program for biodiesel production will kickstart the biodiesel industry in New Zealand, according to Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee.
Assessment framework for certifications schemes
22 June, 2009The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released its new Assessment Framework for Forest Management Certification Schemes, as part of its ongoing review of the Green Star environmental rating tools for buildings.
Insulation installer register now open
12 June, 2009Environment Minister Peter Garrett has invited eligible businesses from around the country to register for the Australian government’s ceiling insulation program Installer Provider Register.
Car-sharing service focuses on sustainable driving
09 June, 2009Honda Australia is providing two Honda Civic Hybrids to car-sharing service Flexicar as a contribution to sustainable driving.
