Energy costs hit low-income households hardest
25 August, 2015Research has found that over the past two decades (1993–2012), low-income households and those caught in the housing affordability trap felt the brunt of energy costs. Higher income households were meanwhile unaffected, as income rose above inflation and in line with prices.
Managing director of pitt&sherry to retire
21 August, 2015The managing director of infrastructure consultancy pitt&sherry, John Pitt, has announced that he will retire in September.
Sustainability award for Tassie salmon producer
17 August, 2015Tasmanian salmon producer Tassal has received an Australian Business Award for Sustainability. The award recognises organisations demonstrating leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices.
2015 ATRAA Conference program released
17 August, 2015The 2015 ATRAA Conference will take place on the second day of All-Energy Australia (8 October), featuring a range of panel sessions across two streams.
Workplace recyclers recognised by MobileMuster
13 August, 2015The inaugural Workplace Recycling Awards acknowledge the support received from workplaces in helping the mobile phone industry meet its promise of keeping old mobiles out of landfill.
Are you ready for the second ERF auction?
13 August, 2015The second Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction has been announced for 4–5 November 2015. This means that industry and local government have another opportunity to register their new projects under the ERF and to obtain funding for their abatement efforts.
Struvite recovery technology among GreenTec award winners
12 August, 2015The GreenTec Awards were presented this year at a gala and awards ceremony, held at the Tempodrom Berlin, which was attended by around 1000 guests.
Nominations closing soon for Queensland Premier's Sustainability Awards
11 August, 2015Time is running out to enter the 2015 Queensland Premier's Sustainability Awards, with nominations closing on Friday, 14 August.
How will you be spending National Recycling Week?
11 August, 2015In the lead-up to National Recycling Week, Planet Ark is encouraging everyone to join the recycling charge at their home, school or workplace.
Eco Expo Asia celebrates 10 years in October
11 August, 2015Eco Expo Asia will gather together industry experts and internationally renowned brands for the 10th time in October this year.
Business and government leaders to discuss climate action
05 August, 2015 by Anji Kurian, Conference Director, Carbon Abatement ForumThe Carbon Abatement Forum, being held in Sydney from 27–29 October, will bring together some of the business and industry leaders who have led action on GHG abatement with policymakers and other stakeholders to share experience and strategic insights on climate action.
Why existing buildings are the Holy Grail of waste minimisation
03 August, 2015 by Tony Arnel, Global Director of Sustainability, Norman Disney & Young | Supplied by: Norman Disney & YoungIf you're on the hunt for Australia's greenest buildings, start with the ones that already exist — says Tony Arnel, Global Director of Sustainability, Norman Disney & Young.
Clean Energy Finance highlights for 2014–15
03 August, 2015The year to 30 June 2015 saw the Clean Energy Finance Corporation commit new investments of close to $500 million in eight new projects, taking its total commitments to invest over the two years since inception to more than $1.4 billion.
NZ updates Green Star rating tool
31 July, 2015The New Zealand Green Building Council has undertaken a major review of Green Star, working alongside industry to review four key categories of the sustainability rating system: Innovation, Energy, Water and Materials.
Crystal sponges to clean up waste
30 July, 2015A research collaboration led by CSIRO has developed sponge-like crystals that clean up contaminants in industrial waste and soil.
