Paler pavement to cool our cities?
17 June, 2014The City of Sydney is conducting a trial to explore the potential for light-coloured pavement to reduce temperatures in surrounding areas.
UTS raises the roof for sustainability
16 June, 2014The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) unveiled its new Faculty of Engineering and IT (FEIT) building on 12 June. The 44,000 m2 facility is the university's first building to offset its energy usage from renewables.
Yingli Solar to be a carbon neutral World Cup sponsor
12 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdYingli Green Energy, the vertically integrated photovoltaic module manufacturer known as Yingli Solar, plans to become the first ever carbon neutral sponsor of the FIFA World Cup.
Registration for Waste Expo now open
12 June, 2014Waste Expo is a business-to-business event showcasing the latest technologies, service and solutions across all areas of waste management, recycling and sustainability. The 2014 expo will take place from 15-16 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Green paper on Developing Northern Australia
11 June, 2014Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss has released the green paper on Developing Northern Australia. The development of the region is a priority for the Australian Government, the minister said.
Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme launches in July
11 June, 2014The Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme, announced by the federal government in January this year, will officially begin on 1 July. The national program aims to address the growing challenge posed by the disposal of the millions of old tyres dumped every year.
Schneider Electric Integrated Planning and Optimisation Solution
11 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has launched the Integrated Planning and Optimisation Solution, designed to provide mining companies with an integrated software solution that manages their entire mining operation from resource to market.
Singapore International Water Week wraps up
10 June, 2014Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2014, held from 1-5 June, attracted more than 20,000 participants from 118 countries and regions spanning government, international organisations, industry and academia.
Report on sustainability and the supply chain
10 June, 2014Sustainability at Work has launched the report 'The Sustainability and Supply Chain Divide: Insights into the gaps, challenges and opportunities for Australian companies'.
Carbon capture at the source
06 June, 2014Scientists from Rice University have created a simple and inexpensive way to separate carbon dioxide from natural gas at wellheads.
ISO discusses environmental standards revisions
06 June, 2014The ISO conducted a series of meetings from 23-28 May in order to resolve comments and questions submitted during the revision process of ISO 14001 - an international standard for the development of effective environmental management systems.
Evoqua enjoys Singapore International Water Week
06 June, 2014Evoqua Water Technologies attended Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) this week. As well as exhibiting its electrochemical desalination technology and other water treatment technologies for municipal, industrial and marine applications, the company partook in several activities.
2014 Banksia Awards now open for entry
04 June, 2014The 2014 Banksia Awards are now open for entry. The long-running sustainability awards program recognises Australia's innovative examples of sustainable research, practices and services.
LEDs set to improve sustainability of Australia's street lighting
02 June, 2014 by Bryan Douglas, CEO, Lighting Council AustraliaBecause of their longevity, controllability and above all efficiency, LEDs are now an attractive substitute for conventional mercury vapour, high-pressure sodium, metal halide and linear and compact fluorescent technologies used in minor roads and other public spaces. A further major environmental advantage is that LEDs do not contain the toxic substance mercury.
Murray-Darling Water Recovery Strategy released
02 June, 2014The Australian Government has released the Water Recovery Strategy - its proposal to deliver on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan on time and in full, with priority given to water-saving infrastructure investments.
