New cost-estimation tool for construction industry
28 October, 2013The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), launched today, will give the construction industry access to real-time cost data, leading to more precision in the pricing and scoping of major building and infrastructure projects.
Australian Soil Consortium calls for food revolution
28 October, 2013The Australian Soil Consortium (ASC) - a group of farmers, agribusiness companies and scientists who are concerned for the future of one of the nation’s most valuable assets - says Australia needs a nationwide effort to raise soil fertility.
Eco Expo Asia opens next week
25 October, 2013The eighth edition of Eco Expo Asia - Asia’s annual exhibition for green business solutions - opens next week from 28-31 October in Hong Kong. The fair aims to highlight green products and solutions for all parties concerned with reaching a greener future across Asia.
2013 Victorian Premier's Sustainability Award winners announced
24 October, 2013The winners of the 2013 Premier's Sustainability Awards for Victoria have been announced. The Premier's Recognition Award was won by Moonee Valley City Council and Wingate Avenue Community Centre for their project to introduce recycling to a community housing estate.
Toyota New Zealand network gets Enviro-Mark Gold certification
24 October, 2013Toyota New Zealand's entire dealer network has officially been certified Enviro-Mark Gold standard or better. Enviro-Mark is a nationally recognised environmental management program in which organisations progress through five levels and are independently audited at each step.
Professional Engineer of the Year to change public perception
22 October, 2013The 2013 Professional Engineer of the Year is Dr Bronwyn Evans, who is working towards her lifelong mission to change the public’s perception of what it means to be an engineer - especially for women.
City of Sydney calls for reformation of electricity regulations
22 October, 2013The City of Sydney has urged members of the NSW Parliament to reform outdated electricity regulations preventing the installation of low-carbon trigeneration electricity plants.
Air New Zealand launches search for an Antarctic adventurer
22 October, 2013Air New Zealand last week launched a global search for an environmental enthusiast keen to share the wonders of the Antarctic continent with the world.
Cogeneration in food and beverage manufacturing
17 October, 2013 | Supplied by: pitt&sherryIt seems only a few months ago that major industrials were concerned about electricity price rises and saw gas as an easy option. With the emergence of competition for new gas supplies from large export projects, expectations are for a seller's market and we now see predictions of significant gas price rises over the next few years. In this article, pitt&sherry Principal Consultant Dr Steve Edwards discusses cogeneration as an alternative form of energy generation in food and beverage manufacturing.
EPA donates over 200 uniforms to charity
17 October, 2013EPA Victoria has teamed up with Rotary Donations in Kind (DIK), Totally Work Wear (TWW) and Fashion Biz in a partnership that will see more than 200 old EPA uniforms sent overseas to Africa and East Timor.
Public consultation on carbon tax repeal bills
16 October, 2013The Australian Government yesterday released, for public consideration, exposure drafts of the legislation to repeal the carbon tax.
Energy storage technology an innovation winner
16 October, 2013Australian Research Council Future Fellow and an Associate Professor at the Australian National University, Yun Liu is the 2013 Banksia Sustainability Awards winner in the Innovation category.
6 Green Stars for BHP Billiton fit-out
16 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Norman Disney & YoungBHP Billiton was presented with a 6 Star Green Star Interiors rating for its Perth fit-out at Brookfield Place, which represents world leadership in green building outcomes.
Sydney Symposium on Carbon Capture
15 October, 2013The 2nd Sydney Symposium on Carbon Capture (S2C2) will be held at the University of Sydney this week from 16-18 October. Topics of discussion will include cleaner energies, global temperatures and climate change.
Program to help SMEs access building upgrade funding
14 October, 2013A new public engagement program is being designed to clearly and simply communicate the business case for environmental upgrade agreements to small and medium-sized building owners and tenants and help them to finance energy and environmental upgrades to their building.
