Wine companies awarded for water management
14 October, 2013The South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA) has awarded its 2013 Environmental Excellence Awards to Treasury Wine Estates and Byrne Vineyards. The theme of this year's awards was Water.
Hunt outlines Coalition's plans for the environment
10 October, 2013Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt yesterday opened the Australian Sustainability Conference, held in Melbourne, in his first public address to the Australian business community since the election.
Clean-up scientist wins Banksia Award
10 October, 2013Professor Ravi Naidu - the CEO and managing director of the Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE) - has won this year's Richard Pratt Banksia CEO Award.
2013 Australian Cleantech Competition winners announced
04 October, 2013The winners of this year's Australian Cleantech Competition were announced at a gala event held this week in Sydney. The competition is a business development initiative of the Australian Government's Supplier Advocate Program and supported by principal sponsor Autodesk.
RIB Software iTWOcx iPhone and iPad app
03 October, 2013 | Supplied by: RIB SoftwareRIB Software, a provider of 5D end-to-end solutions for the construction and project-centric industries, has announced the availability of its iTWO Collaboration Exchange (iTWOcx) solution as an app for the iPhone and iPad.
Sustainable water management in the mining industry
01 October, 2013 by Dr Paul Slatter*Water shortages, vast distances and increasing water costs have mining companies, particularly in Australia, seeking cost-efficient and environmentally friendly ways to manage water supply on-site.
Renewable energy e-learning course for developing countries
30 September, 2013The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, has created an e-learning course which intends to take renewable energy to developing countries across the world.
'Sensing City' project launched in Christchurch
27 September, 2013 | Supplied by: ArupThe Sensing City project will see sensors installed in Christchurch to collect real-time information about how a city actually works.
Software to revalue assets based on climate science
27 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Climate Risk Pty LtdAustralian company Climate Risk has registered international patents for climate change adaptation software for property and infrastructure assets.
Carbon farming should consider more than carbon
26 September, 2013Research led by CSIRO has shown that carbon farming schemes, which pay landholders for planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide, should consider other benefits such as the reversal of land clearing and the restoration of ecosystem services, including pest control, pollination and soil and water conservation.
ClimateWatch mobile phone app reaches finals in Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards
25 September, 2013Earthwatch Institute Australia has been named as a finalist in the Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards for the ClimateWatch mobile phone app. The app has been added to the company's existing web-based program.
Corporate sustainability: the big picture
25 September, 2013 by Dr Chet Chaffee* | Supplied by: FirstCarbon SolutionsMany leading global companies - including those in Australia and New Zealand - are seriously embracing sustainability practices. Their leaders understand that this approach is not simply a reporting exercise, but that full and transparent disclosure to all stakeholders is crucial for success in today’s competitive market.
Building control for energy efficiency
23 September, 2013A single advanced building control now in development could slash 18% - tens of thousands of dollars - off the overall annual energy bill of the average large office building, with no loss of comfort, according to a report by researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
North South Interconnection System Project wins project management award
23 September, 2013At the AIPM South Australian awards night, SA Water and the Waterlink Joint Venture won the Construction/Engineering Projects >$100,000,000 category for their delivery of the North South Interconnection System Project (NSISP).
Innovative engineers awarded with top honours
23 September, 2013The winners of the highly coveted 2013 Engineering Excellence Awards Sydney were announced on Friday night (20 September 2013), highlighting the industry’s capacity for creativity and innovation through the achievement of groundbreaking accomplishments.
