Livable Housing Australia provides pathway to Green Star certification
23 September, 2013Buildings which receive a Platinum rating from Livable Housing Australia (LHA) will now also receive automatic Green Star points under the Green Building Council of Australia's (GBCA) rating system for buildings.
Sell your unwanted building materials and help the environment
20 September, 2013 | Supplied by: BuildBITSWestern Sydney builder Neil Turrell has created an online marketplace that is changing the way in which Australians purchase, sell and dispose of unwanted building products. The BuildBITS app and online market allows people to sell excess building products that would typically be thrown in skip bins and contribute to landfill.
Community grants for non-toxic weed removal
20 September, 2013Weedtechnics has developed a non-toxic method of weed removal. The company will subsidise up to 30% off a Steamwand SW series to groups across Australia.
Xylem named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices once again
19 September, 2013Global water technology company Xylem has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the second year in a row, in recognition of its ongoing sustainability initiatives.
All-Energy Australia speakers share their plans for clean energy
19 September, 2013Two of this year’s All-Energy Australia speakers are John Hofmeister, the US-based former president of Shell Oil Company, and Brian Rourke, managing director of Tidal Energy Australia. Hofmeister and Rourke have spoken on the subject matter of their keynote speeches.
Climate Commission abolished by Abbott
19 September, 2013 by Lauren DavisThe Abbott government has shut down the Climate Commission, with the now former Chief Commissioner Professor Tim Flannery receiving the news this morning from Environment Minister Greg Hunt.
Human waste is no waste at all
19 September, 2013 | Supplied by: crcCAREHuman waste could be used to combat climate change, helping to lock up our carbon emissions and build more fertile soils. This is according to Professor Nanthi Bolan of CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE) and University of South Australia.
Better Buildings Partnership celebrates members' $25 million saving
18 September, 2013The Better Buildings Partnership (BBP), established by the City of Sydney, has announced that it is saving its members over $25 million a year on their electricity bills thanks to more energy-efficient buildings.
Water researchers reach finals of KuDos Awards
18 September, 2013This year, the two finalists in the Waikato Regional Council Environmental Science Award category of the KuDos Hamilton Science Excellence Awards are Drs Chris Tanner and Carolyn Lundquist, both from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA).
Abbott has "taken Australia back decades", says Greens party
18 September, 2013Senator Richard Di Natale, lead spokesperson of the Australian Greens, has indicated that the first acts of the Abbott government have “taken Australia back decades and made us an international embarrassment”.
What industrial customers want from the waste management industry
17 September, 2013Business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan has completed the study 'Voice of Customer' on the Australian industrial waste management industry. Its findings are based on in-depth interviews with a sample of environmental managers and directors, as well as operations managers at industrial companies across the country.
Grants initiative to fund regional water projects
17 September, 2013Entries opened yesterday for The Philmac Project - a funding initiative which provides cash grants to local organisations wanting to carry out water-related projects that benefit rural and regional communities. Grants of up to $5000 are available for each project - $25,000 in total.
EnviroDevelopment certification for sustainable retirement community
17 September, 2013Retirement community developer Halcyon has achieved EnviroDevelopment certification from the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) for its Halcyon Landing community at Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast. This makes it the first over 50s developer in Australia to do so.
Virtual race showcases buildings’ daily energy usage
16 September, 2013As part of the City of Sydney's annual Art & About Sydney festival, a special video installation will represent the energy usage of local offices through a race with virtual athletes.
Businesses find value in e-waste recycling program partnership
16 September, 2013 | Supplied by: MobileMusterOne option for businesses tackling the e-waste challenge is to partner with an existing program that can deliver environmental benefits, staff engagement, reportable results and show how the program might also benefit the wider community outside of the business. Such a program is MobileMuster, the Australian mobile phone industry's official product stewardship program.
