New board members for Citywide
24 June, 2015Citywide has appointed Peter Lamell and Paul Hardy as non-executive directors of the Citywide board. They bring with them more than 45 years' combined expertise in corporate management and governance.
Plant-based wetsuit wins environment award
23 June, 2015
A wetsuit made from 60% plant-based biorubbers has been recognised at the Australian Surf Industry Awards.
Australian Clean Energy Summit coming to Sydney
23 June, 2015As Australia's energy system undergoes a period of rapid change, the senior players driving this transformation will come together in Sydney from 15-16 July at the Australian Clean Energy Summit.
EU needs increased investment in carbon capture and storage to meet climate change targets
17 June, 2015European Union countries need to significantly increase investments in carbon capture and storage and show much greater urgency and determination to develop and deploy the technology, according to a new report launched in Brussels by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Grantham Institute at the Imperial College London.
Ethos Global 2015 Community Project Grants announced
15 June, 2015Pollinate Energy is one of only six recipients of the 2015 Ethos Global Community Project Grants for programs that bring positive societal, environmental and economic benefits while enhancing community wellbeing.
National workshop on nuclear energy
10 June, 2015CRC CARE will host a national workshop exploring the pros and cons of nuclear energy for Australia. To be held in Adelaide on 16 June, 'National Workshop on Nuclear Energy for Australia' will examine the policy and other issues surrounding the peaceful use of nuclear power by Australia.
APP increases availability of PEFC-certified paper products
10 June, 2015Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) can now offer its customers a greater range of Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)-certified products, following the award of Indonesian Forestry Certification Cooperation (IFCC) certification to over 300,000 ha of APP suppliers' plantations.
Parramatta River home to a diverse range of fauna
10 June, 2015The Parramatta River Catchment Group has launched the report 'Our Living Catchment: Fauna and Habitat', providing an insight into the richness and diversity of fauna that exists in natural banks and bushland surrounding the Parramatta River.
Re-use pioneer wins 2015 Stockholm Industry Water Award
10 June, 2015The 2015 Stockholm Industry Water Award has been presented to CH2M, a Colorado-based global service and engineering company, for developing and advancing methods to clean water as well as increasing public acceptance of recycled water.
Green has gone from the margins to the mainstream
09 June, 2015To coincide with World Environment Day last Thursday, Kimberly-Clark, in partnership with WWF-Australia and Banksia Foundation, hosted a leadership forum to discuss the role of NGOs, businesses and brands in inspiring a sustainable future.
Engineers Australia announces line-up for Future Tech Forum - Sydney, 13 August
09 June, 2015 | Supplied by: ACI Connect
The inaugural Engineers Australia Future Tech Forum, part of the ACI Connect conference being held in Sydney in August, will feature a strong line-up of expert speakers covering a range of hot automation, control and instrumentation industry topics.
PET made entirely from plant material
09 June, 2015Last week at the World Expo in Milan, The Coca-Cola Company unveiled a PET plastic bottle made entirely from plant materials.
Preparing for the next Emissions Reduction Fund auction
03 June, 2015Accounting firm RSM Bird Cameron has stated that businesses and industries looking to participate in the next Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction must act now.
Emerson acquires Energy Solutions International
02 June, 2015 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson has announced its acquisition of Energy Solutions International (ESI), a global supplier of decision support software and services that are said to enhance operational efficiency, commercial profitability and safety across the oil and gas pipeline, storage, marketing and distribution functions.
New RET legislation allows burning of native forests
01 June, 2015Environment Minister Greg Hunt last week introduced controversial legislation that would allow the burning of native forests for electricity generation to be included as a source of renewable energy under the amended Renewable Energy Target (RET) - and it looks like some companies are already planning for this eventuality.
