Australasian Bioplastics Association and DIN CERTCO cooperate in certification
07 May, 2015The Australasian Bioplastics Association has announced DIN CERTCO of Germany as the technical auditing partner for the certification of conformance to the Australian Standard AS 4736-2006 under the ABA verification program, covering biodegradable plastics suitable for industrial composting.
Community Project Grants closing soon
07 May, 2015Applications for the 2015 Community Project Grants, provided by Darwin-based charity the Ethos Global Foundation (EGF), will close on 15 May.
Curtin and China collaborate on sustainable cities
06 May, 2015Curtin University and Chongqing University (CQU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlining their intention to collaborate in the field of sustainable and smart cities of the future.
Tool for transporting cattle more efficiently
06 May, 2015CSIRO has developed a tool that identifies ways to reduce the time and distance it takes to transport cattle around Australia, thus cutting the fuel costs, wear and tear and stress involved in the journey of this valuable commodity.
Emissions cuts will protect the environment and the people, says academy
05 May, 2015The Australian Academy of Science has responded to the government's consultation on Australia's post-2020 carbon emissions target, recommending that Australia should aim to reduce its carbon emissions significantly over the next 15 years.
8 Chifley named Australia's best development
04 May, 2015At the 2015 Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards, held in Sydney on 1 May, Australia's best developments, projects and professionals were acknowledged and celebrated for their achievements.
Carbon Trade Exchange sponsors Sustainable Innovation Forum
04 May, 2015Carbon Trade Exchange has announced its platinum sponsorship of the Sustainable Innovation Forum 2015 - the largest business-focused side event to be held during the annual Conference of Parties.
Entries open for Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards 2015
04 May, 2015Victorians who have demonstrated leadership in environmental sustainability are encouraged to share their work in the Premier's Sustainability Awards, which are now open for entries for 2015.
Piccolo futureproofs luxury apartment building
04 May, 2015Piccolo Developments, the designer of the luxury apartment building Elwood House, has incorporated green initiatives into the new building to ensure future residents are able to move with technology as it evolves.
Flour power: sustainable development at former industrial site
30 April, 2015 | Supplied by: HASSELLInternational design practice HASSELL is overseeing architecture, interior design, urban design and landscape architecture for a $120 million development at a disused flour mill.
JUST certification for sustainable property consultancy
29 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Viridis Australasia Pty LtdSustainability-focused property consultancy Viridis Australasia has become the first organisation in Australia - and the 13th worldwide - to be awarded JUST certification.
UTS opens 6 Star science and health building
28 April, 2015
The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) last night opened its new Faculty of Science and Graduate School of Health Building - the second university building in NSW to achieve a 6 Star Green Star Design rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
Scratch-resistant glass is good for the environment (and your phone)
24 April, 2015University of Queensland start-up company TenasiTech has received more than $3 million in investor support for the development of scratch-resistant and environmentally sustainable acrylic glass, suitable for use in the computer, electronics and automotive industries.
Concrete plant provides an education in environmental management
20 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Hanson Construction MaterialsBuilding materials supplier Hanson recently hosted a site tour at its Lytton concrete plant for students from Queensland University of Technology (QUT). There, the students witnessed a combination of complex production processes and sound environmental management in practice.
Registration now open for the Australian Clean Energy Summit
17 April, 2015The Australian Clean Energy Summit 2015, organised by the Clean Energy Council, will be held at the Hilton Sydney from 15 to 16 July.
