Report on the benefits of Green Star buildings
03 June, 2013A report by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) reveals that Green Star-rated buildings emit around a third of the greenhouse gas emissions and use a third of the electricity when compared with the average Australian building.
What makes a liveable city?
03 June, 2013 by Lauren DavisAs part of its research into liveable cities, strategic consulting and engineering firm MWH Global commissioned a study to examine what Australians want from the cities they live in now and into the future.
Air change effectiveness contributes to Green Star
03 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Norman Disney & YoungNDY sustainability consultant Kemal Gungor* (PhD) examines the factors affecting air change effectiveness and outlines solutions to assist in achieving compliance with Green Star requirements.
International water management research centre launched in China
31 May, 2013Water efficiency, food security and environmental sustainability will be the focus of a new joint research centre between Australia and China which has been officially launched in Beijing.
Review of Australia’s international waste-related reporting obligations
29 May, 2013The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities has released the Review of Australia’s international waste-related reporting obligations.
National Food Plan ignores climate change, says BZE
29 May, 2013Australia’s National Food Plan, launched on 25 May, has been described by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Joe Ludwig, as a “road map for Australia’s food future”. But Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) claims the plan still ignores the threat posed to agriculture by climate change.
Regional, sustainable finalists in Engineering Excellence Awards Sydney
29 May, 2013Community- and council-funded irrigation and water projects dominate the roll call of finalists of the Engineers Australia Sydney Division Excellence Awards 2013.
Finalists announced for Green Ribbon environmental awards
29 May, 2013New Zealand Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced the finalists for the annual Green Ribbon Awards, which honour outstanding contributions to protecting the environment.
Winning design makes Chelsea Flower Show greener than ever
28 May, 2013After nine years of presenting show gardens at the Royal Horticultural Society’s famous Chelsea Flower Show in London, Fleming’s Nurseries has become the first Australian team ever to win a Best in Show medal at the awards ceremony held last week in London.
Event management workshops and masterclass
28 May, 2013As part of an upcoming series of event management workshops, Cameron Little of Sustainability Systems and Services will lead a workshop which will provide an overview of the core sustainability principles relevant to the events industry.
Free TV and computer recycling now available nationally
23 May, 2013Australians across the country can recycle their unwanted e-waste for free, as the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme is now available in every state and territory.
Awards for WA waterwise businesses
22 May, 2013WA Water Minister Terry Redman last week recognised businesses across the state for their efforts to save more than 7.9 billion litres of water in 2011-12 - enough to fill more than 3500 Olympic swimming pools.
Schneider Electric welcomes its class of 2013 graduates
22 May, 2013Schneider Electric today announced that 12 engineering graduates from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are preparing themselves to take part in the company’s Energy Generation Graduate Programme Assessment Days, beginning in Sydney and Melbourne during May.
Improved energy standards for computers
21 May, 2013From 1 October 2013, Australia will implement minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for computers and computer monitors, as well as mandatory energy rating labels (ERL) for computer monitors.
Putting clean energy projects on the map
21 May, 2013 by Lauren DavisOn 17 May, the Minister for Climate Change, Industry and Innovation, Greg Combet, launched the Clean Energy Map at a press conference in Canberra. The online, Google-style map provides a visual representation of over 1200 nationwide projects which are cutting greenhouse gas emissions, reducing energy costs and investing in new technologies.
