Sustainability

The best of the HVAC&R industry announced

15 December, 2015

The winners of the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Airconditioning and Heating (AIRAH) Awards 2015 have been announced.


Food donation program expands for Christmas

15 December, 2015

In the lead-up to Christmas, Tasty Fresh Food Co and the St Vincent de Paul Society are expanding their 20-year partnership with a major giving initiative.


Register now for the Australian Summer Study on Energy Productivity 2016

15 December, 2015

The third Australian Summer Study on Energy Productivity will take place from 24–26 February 2016 at the Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific.


Your guide to sustainable seafood this Christmas

14 December, 2015

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is calling on seafood-loving Australians to shop sustainably this festive season.


Design software to empower environmental entrepreneurs

10 December, 2015

The Autodesk Entrepreneur Impact Program enables start-up companies who innovate for positive environmental or social impact to apply for free access to Autodesk software so they can get to market faster.


Melbourne models climate risks for infrastructure planning

08 December, 2015

The City of Melbourne has developed an innovative tool that will allow the city to predict the impact of extreme climate events and prepare for the city through investments in smart infrastructure.


Reduce Your Juice trial a success for energy savings

04 December, 2015

Brisbane's new energy-saving program, 'Reduce Your Juice', has successfully concluded initial trials, with participants in the trials reporting power bill savings of more than 18%.


Toyota dealers drive energy-saving efforts

04 December, 2015

Since 2008, Toyota dealers around New Zealand have been taking part in a nationwide drive to improve resource efficiency and save on business costs.


The inaugural Renewable Cities Forum is coming in 2016

03 December, 2015

Exhibition and Trade Fairs has announced the inaugural Renewable Cities Forum 2016 — a two-day forum for local government and industry to showcase and share the plans, achievements and challenges of Australian cities moving to renewable and innovative energy systems for electricity and public transport.


Carbon nitrites for CO2 capture and conversion

03 December, 2015

Professor Ajayan Vinu will lead UniSA's Future Industries Institute in a project that aims to remove carbon dioxide gases from the atmosphere and convert them into green energy.


Energy in education

02 December, 2015

CSR Bradford has launched the 'Energy in Education Program' — an initiative to help Australian schools save on their energy bills and teach students about smarter energy management.


CDP issues 2015 Climate Change Report

02 December, 2015

CDP has issued its annual Climate Change Report, revealing the extent to which corporations have shifted their strategies over the past five years to become part of the solution to the climate challenge.


Microbeads and the need for a national ban

01 December, 2015 by Mike Ritchie, Director, MRA Consulting Group

Small bits of plastic like microbeads, found in common cosmetics such as face washes, exfoliants and toothpastes, have been wreaking havoc on waterways and soil systems across the world.


Energy efficiency education for engineers

30 November, 2015

A national tertiary team has created a web-based package of learning resources for engineering lecturers and their students, focusing on energy efficiency education.


The Greens' plan for 90% renewables by 2030

26 November, 2015

The Australian Greens have released their plan to ensure that, by 2030, Australia's energy generation is at least 90% renewable and twice as efficient as today.


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