AWT joins Mott MacDonald Group
02 April, 2014Technology and consulting company AWT has joined Mott MacDonald Group, a global management, engineering and sustainable development consultancy.
Conference to discuss the best options for end-of-life plastics
01 April, 2014The End of Life Plastics 2014 conference will be held from 16-18 June in Düsseldorf, Germany. The event will provide a forum to debate the optimum environmental solutions for managing end-of-life polymer materials and the market reality and economics of each option.
Burbank builds 99% waste-free home
01 April, 2014Burbank Homes is building what is expected to be the first zero-waste home in Victoria. The project is part of a feasibility study funded through the Victorian Government's Beyond Waste Fund, in conjunction with partners RMIT University and the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
Defence Housing Australia development receives green tick of approval
01 April, 2014Defence Housing Australia (DHA) has received the EnviroDevelopment green tick of approval from the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) for its new residential development located in Largs North, South Australia.
Emerson opens Melbourne manufacturing and repair facility
31 March, 2014Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business, has opened a manufacturing and service facility in Melbourne to serve the process industry in Australia and New Zealand.
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.
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.
