A one-stop shop for renewable energy grid integration projects
18 September, 2014The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the Energy Networks Association (ENA) have formed a collaboration which is set to provide a one-stop shop of up-to-date renewable energy grid integration projects and findings.
Grain yields boosted by over 50% without extra water
16 September, 2014With just a few simple changes in farming practice, Australian grain farmers are boosting yield by over 50% without using any extra water.
Australia's plastic is polluting our coastline
16 September, 2014CSIRO scientists have conducted a survey of marine debris along Australia's coastline and concluded that the majority of the rubbish is plastic from Australian sources.
Bridging the gap between distributors and customer
15 September, 2014 by Matt Gleeson, Oracle Utilities Regional Vice President at Oracle APAC | Supplied by: Oracle Corporation Australia
Recent developments in the utilities industry have made one thing very clear: for energy companies, doing business the way they have until now no longer represents a sustainable course of action.
Finalists for the 2014 Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards
12 September, 2014Twenty-seven finalists have been announced for the Premier's Sustainability Awards 2014. Now in their 12th year, the awards recognise and reward leadership in sustainability and celebrate the contribution businesses, institutions, communities and individuals make to a more liveable and sustainable Victoria.
Yarra City Council becomes Australia's first One Planet Council
11 September, 2014Yarra City Council has become the first local government in Australia, and the third in the world, to be officially certified as a One Planet Council by One Planet Living - an internationally recognised benchmark for sustainability.
AWRCE congratulates WateReuse award winners
11 September, 2014The Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence (AWRCE) is proud to be associated with two awards presented by the WateReuse Association at its 2014 symposium in Dallas, Texas.
Win a compost unit at Waste Expo
10 September, 2014Registrants to Waste Expo, taking place from 15-16 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, will go into the draw to win a CLO'ey Compost Unit from Closed Loop Recycling.
WorldGBC helps CRC to close the loop
09 September, 2014The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and the Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL) have signed a memorandum of understanding which will see WorldGBC contribute to CRCLCL's three-year 'Closing the Loop' building project.
Eco Expo Asia introduces 'theme days'
08 September, 2014Eco Expo Asia, the region's international trade exhibition for green business, serves as a trading platform enabling quality buyers from Asia to connect with green enterprises and government officials.
Introductory training course on life cycle assessment
08 September, 2014The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has partnered with Edge Environment to provide specialised training in the area of life cycle assessment (LCA), with the aim of increasing industry's understanding and implementation of the subject.
Record profit for Australian Ethical Investment
05 September, 2014Superannuation and investment fund manager Australian Ethical has announced impressive results for the financial year ending 30 June 2014, including a record profit and record funds under management.
Lighting Council CEO appointed to Global Lighting Association
04 September, 2014The CEO of Lighting Council Australia, Bryan Douglas, has been appointed Secretary General of the Global Lighting Association (GLA). The position is based in Canberra and Douglas will undertake the role for a two-year term.
Aucklanders to use compost as currency this weekend
02 September, 2014This weekend, Aucklanders will be able to exchange a bag of food scraps for goods such as coffee beans, muffins and tee-shirts as part of an initiative by organic waste collection business We Compost.
Four emerging trends in sustainable packaging
02 September, 2014 by Larry Jackson*
It's become clear that retailers and manufacturers across many industries - from food and beverage and pharmaceutical to consumer products - are seeking to innovate while incorporating associated sustainability implications. So what are the four rising trends in sustainable packaging?
