Sustainability

Conference on climate-resilient primary industries

16 July, 2015

The Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CCRSPI) will be holding its flagship conference from 18–19 November at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf, Sydney.


Commonwealth Bank Place adds 6 Star Green Star - Performance rating

14 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Lendlease

Commonwealth Bank Place has received a 6 Star Green Star - Performance rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), adding to its 6 Star Design, As-Built and Interiors certifications.


Industrial applications for safflower oil

13 July, 2015

GO Resources has licensed CSIRO to commercialise its technology for the production of super-high oleic safflower oil (SHOSO) — a plant-sourced alternative to petroleum-based raw materials and traditional sources of oleic acid (an industrially significant fatty acid).


A Tram Tracker and free bikes at Riverside residential development

13 July, 2015

Riverside Group has introduced 'Tram Tracker' information to the ground floor lobbies of its Jaques residential development in Richmond, as well as a free bicycle with every apartment.


Cheaper, greener biodegradable plastic

10 July, 2015

Researchers have developed a way to produce the bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) in a simpler and more waste-free way.


NABERSNZ renewed until 2020

09 July, 2015

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority in New Zealand has renewed the licence for the NABERS environmental program until 2020.


Water Challenge winners creating a climate-resilient Australia

09 July, 2015

The third annual Australia-Netherlands Water Challenge was held earlier this year — the result of a knowledge exchange partnership initiated between Australia and the Netherlands following the Queensland floods in 2011.


SUEZ environnement's new management team

08 July, 2015

Utility company SUEZ environnement has announced several management changes, with Mark Venhoek set to commence as the company's chief executive officer in Australia as of 1 September 2015.


Electricity emissions and demand are both increasing

07 July, 2015

pitt&sherry's latest Carbon Emissions Index (CEDEX) Update reveals a return to increasing demand for electricity in Australia for the first time in five years.


World Resources Forum calls for a more competitive Australia

07 July, 2015

The World Resources Forum Asia Pacific, held in Sydney during June, concluded that Australia needs to make some changes if it is to remain globally competitive and prosperous post-boom.


All-Energy Australia 2015 program released

07 July, 2015

All-Energy Australia's 2015 program will focus on the themes of technology and innovation, featuring experts and leading exhibitors from across the global clean energy sector.


Wine industry's environmental program under new management

06 July, 2015

New arrangements for the wine industry's national environmental assurance program have been announced, with management of the program transferring from the Winemakers' Federation of Australia to the Australian Wine Research Institute.


Water sources web portal now open

01 July, 2015

The Bureau of Meteorology has launched Climate Resilient Water Sources — an interactive website providing comprehensive mapping and information of desalinated and recycled water sources for over 350 sites across Australia.


Materials manufacturing with micro-explosions

30 June, 2015

Laser-induced micro-explosions in silicon have been used to create exotic new materials — a technique which could lead to the simple creation and manufacture of superconductors or high-efficiency solar cells and light sensors.


Three more chances to win a 2015 Banksia Sustainability Award

29 June, 2015

Entrants in the Banksia Sustainability Awards now have even more chances to win, with the 2015 award featuring three new categories.


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