Mine site camps could lower carbon footprints
31 March, 2014Researchers from Murdoch University have found that the carbon footprint of mine site villages can be significantly improved without affecting the bottom line.
Increase in building information modelling forecast for A/NZ
31 March, 2014In partnership with software provider Autodesk, McGraw Hill Construction has released the SmartMarket report 'The Business Value of BIM [building information modelling] in Australia and New Zealand'.
CitySwitch reaches 500 members
31 March, 2014Energy-efficiency program CitySwitch has recruited its 500th member. The service is a partnership between business, state and local government across Australia, supporting commercial office tenants to improve their energy efficiency.
Australian Ethical appoints head of ethics
28 March, 2014Investment manager Australian Ethical has announced the appointment of Dr Stewart Palmer as its new head of ethics. Dr Palmer has recently championed business consulting, leadership and educational programs at the St James Ethics Centre, advising companies on the implementation of ethical frameworks within their business practices.
Stormwater overflow system wins IPENZ award
28 March, 2014A student from the Wellington Institute of Technology has won the Ray Meyer medal for Excellence in Student Design from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ). Anthony Muir designed a water attenuation system that manages peak stormwater flows from extreme rain events.
RMIT launches Sustainable Urban Precincts Project
25 March, 2014RMIT University has announced the Sustainable Urban Precincts Project (SUPP) - a $98 million plan to slash energy and water use in 90 buildings across three campuses.
Auckland War Memorial Museum cuts carbon emissions by 50%
25 March, 2014Auckland War Memorial Museum has announced that the organisation has reduced its carbon emissions by 50%, or nearly 1000 tonnes per annum, since it began monitoring its footprint three years ago.
Australia's Litter Action Plan launched
24 March, 2014The National Packaging Covenant Industry Association (NPCIA) has partnered with Keep Australia Beautiful to launch Australia's Litter Action Plan. The $50 million, 10-year program aims to reduce the overall litter rate volume across the country by 20% by 2025.
Water-free process for biodiesel production
21 March, 2014Portuguese researchers are developing methods for purifying biofuels without the use of water.
Spaghetti-like membranes capture carbon dioxide
19 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Cooperative Research CentreCO2CRC researchers at the University of New South Wales have installed a custom-built rig at Delta Electricity's Carbon Capture Research Facility at Vales Point Power Station to trial new hollow-fibre membranes for capturing carbon dioxide from power stations.
EECCA calls on Victorian Energy Minister to support VEET
19 March, 2014The Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, Russell Northe, was this week sworn into his new portfolio. One of his first tasks will be the consideration of the government’s review of the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme.
Solar engineer wins Advance Global Australian of the Year Award
18 March, 2014Engineer Andrew Tanner has been awarded the 2014 Advance Global Australian of the Year Award for Clean Technology.
Bioreactor helps bridge the gap for algae-based biofuels
18 March, 2014 by Lauren DavisResearchers at Michigan State University have invented the environmental photobioreactor (ePBR) - a system to grow and test algae for potential use as biofuel.
Bürkert Academy releases 2014 training calendar
18 March, 2014The Bürkert Academy, which operates as a separate department of Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, has expanded its range of process industry courses and released its training calendar for 2014.
Emissions Reduction Fund faces challenges, says pitt&sherry
18 March, 2014Carbon and energy specialist pitt&sherry has submitted its comments on the proposed Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The consultancy claims the fund faces significant design challenges, and to fail these would risk budget outcomes, national emission targets and Australia's standing in international climate change negotiations.
