Government encouraged to crack down on greenwashing
08 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian GreensThe Greens have welcomed the ACCC's announcement to investigate businesses for greenwashing, but have called for the government to go further in this area.
$4.8m to help Victorian businesses design out waste
06 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Sustainability VictoriaSustainability Victoria has called on organisations supporting the circular economy to apply for $4.8 million in funding through the Victorian Government.
UN Global Compact Network names Australian board
06 March, 2023 | Supplied by: UN Global Compact Network AustraliaThe UNGCNA has named ESG leaders as new appointees to the board to lead actions towards a more sustainable future.
This morning's coffee cup could become tomorrow's road
06 March, 2023A Penrith suburban road is claimed to be the first in Australia to include recycled coffee cups in its construction.
UNSW Cities Institute appoints director
20 February, 2023 | Supplied by: University of New South WalesThe Central City District Commissioner for the Greater Cities Commission, Peter Poulet, has been appointed Director of the UNSW Cities Institute.
Stephen Dunne appointed Chair of Greening Australia
16 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Greening AustraliaDunne has significant experience in financial services and is also a farm owner with an investment in livestock breeding, farmland conservation and restoration.
AECOM appoints climate resilience lead
13 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Aecom Australia Pty LtdAECOM has announced the appointment of Kaya Wilson as climate resilience lead.
Plastic waste could be upcycled to clean up waste
08 February, 2023 | Supplied by: King Abdullah University of Science and TechnologyPlastic waste could actually be used to improve environmental sustainability by upcycling it into high-performance porous membranes for the chemical industry.
Green paradise for Australasia
01 February, 2023 by Ben Nicholson, Co-Founder, Australasian Green Infrastructure Network* | Supplied by: Australasian Green Infrastructure NetworkThe co-founder of new peak body AGIN shares his thoughts about the uptake of green urban infrastructure and creating synergies for excellence in design.
Which country produces the most e-waste?
30 January, 2023 | Supplied by: UswitchA study by Uswitch analysed data from the Global E-waste monitor 2020 and revealed the countries that produce the most e-waste, with Australia ranking fifth.
Hatch integrates economic team for projects across Australia
27 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Hatch Associates Pty LimitedHatch has further strengthened its Australian capabilities and services by welcoming industry leaders and economists to its Urban Solutions team.
Thought Leader 2023: Justin Ellis, Emerson Automation Solutions
16 January, 2023 | Supplied by: EmersonEllis said three of the challenges facing industry in 2023 include managing climate change, flexible workplaces and inclusivity. Find out more...
CAC GAS TO standards for VOC monitoring
01 January, 2023 | Supplied by: CAC Gas & InstrumentationTO 14, 15, 17 standards for volatile organic compound (VOC) monitoring and soil sampling are available from CAC GAS in all configurations 39, 41, 62 or subset component gas mixtures.
Recycling initiative launched for dairy farmers
16 December, 2022 | Supplied by: ZoetisAnimal health business Zoetis has launched a recycling initiative for dairy farmers, with the aim of keeping plastic waste out of landfill.
SA trialling advanced soft plastics recycling scheme
12 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Food & Grocery CouncilLed by AFGC in partnership with CAWRA and three local councils, the kerbside recycling trial aims to close the loop on soft plastic packaging.
