Oakvale Native Forest Protection Project issued carbon credits
22 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Climate Friendly Pty LtdThe Australian Government has issued the Oakvale Native Forest Protection Project with 98,524 Australian carbon credit units under the Carbon Farming Initiative. Native forest protection projects avoid the deforestation of native forest that had been approved for clearing.
Package to improve water reform outcomes in NSW
22 October, 2014The Australian and NSW governments have announced a $350 million package of new irrigation efficiency projects across NSW. Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment Simon Birmingham said the Australian Government is "contributing an extra $125 million of funding to the revised package, bringing total Australian Government funding for NSW to nearly $1.5 billion".
Philmac Project opens 2014 grant applications
22 October, 2014Regional funding scheme The Philmac Project, established by fitting and valve manufacturer Philmac, has opened up a new round of cash grants for nationwide community groups with water on their minds.
Australia ranks poorly in Global Green Economy Index
21 October, 2014 by Lauren DavisUS consultancy Dual Citizen has released The Global Green Economy Index (GGEI) - a measurement of the green economic performance of 60 countries. The report found that perceptions of Australia's green economic performance dramatically exceed its actual performance.
National framework for remediating contaminated sites
21 October, 2014A new national framework for remediating contaminated sites will help identify the best ways to clean up Australia's polluted land. The framework has been developed by CRC CARE, state and federal governments, environmental authorities and clean-up industries.
Equinix wins green innovation award
21 October, 2014Data centre company Equinix has won Frost & Sullivan's 2014 Asia Pacific Data Centre Green Innovation Leadership Award. The company won the award based on four key criteria: navigational positioning, execution excellence, technological sophistication and total customer experience.
NZ trucking business joins fuel-efficiency program
21 October, 2014New Zealand trucking business HW Richardson has joined the EECA's Heavy Vehicle Fuel Efficiency program, which aims to improve fuel efficiency and decrease carbon dioxide emissions in the heavy vehicle sector.
Tenix sold to Downer for $300 million
20 October, 2014Engineering and infrastructure services provider Downer has acquired all the shares in Tenix for $300 million on a cash and debt-free basis.
Australian Ethical Community Grants open for 2014
15 October, 2014Superannuation and investment company Australian Ethical has announced its 2014 Community Grants program is now open, with $100,000 available to not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises and community projects.
Sustainable hair foiling competition announced
15 October, 2014Start-up company Refoil has partnered with haircare brand De Lorenzo's ASPYA program for the inaugural 'Foilest Challenge' - a competition aimed at reducing foil waste in hair salons.
State of the Water Sector Report 2014 released
15 October, 2014The State of the Water Sector Report 2014 was released today by Deloitte and the Australian Water Association (AWA) at the National Water Policy Summit. AWA Chief Executive Jonathan McKeown said the report is based on a survey of over 1000 professionals working across Australia's water industry, both urban and rural.
Free turf for schools and youth groups
13 October, 2014Ten schools and youth groups across Australia will get a natural turf makeover to help green up their outdoor learning and play areas, as part of the 2014 Perfect Pitch of Green Program. The program was previously known as Perfect Patch of Green and is now in its third year.
What to expect at All-Energy Australia 2014
10 October, 2014 by Lauren DavisAll-Energy Australia is back for another year. To be held from 15-16 October at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, the business-to-business conference will offer more than 120 international and local speakers.
National tour to help increase urban green spaces
10 October, 2014A national tour to tackle Australia's decline in urban green space will begin next week, kicking off in Adelaide on 14 October before heading to other major cities around the country.
Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo kicks off today
09 October, 2014The Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo (AWRE 2014) is running from 9-10 October at Sydney Olympic Park. Now in its fifth year, the expo enables attendees to interact with the latest technology, equipment and solutions from over 100 specialist suppliers.
