Caterpillar customers honoured by EPA for LFG projects
04 March, 2013Four Caterpillar customers were among the eight landfill gas (LFG) energy development groups honoured at the Landfill Methane Outreach Program’s (LMOP) 16th Annual Conference and Project Expo, sponsored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Tetra Pak and Foodbank provide long-life milk for people in need
04 March, 2013Tetra Pak has entered into an agreement with hunger relief organisation Foodbank to supply long-life milk to people in need as announced at a recent launch event in Sydney.
Consultation sought on proposed end-of-life tyre scheme
04 March, 2013New Zealand’s Tyrewise Working Group has released Scoping Report 4: What might a future programme look like?, which outlines the industry-preferred option for a national product stewardship scheme for end-of-life tyres (ELTs).
International sustainable schools advocate in Sydney for Green Cities 2013
04 March, 2013A more sustainable future relies on the education and engagement of students, says international green schools advocate Rachel Gutter, who will be in Sydney for Green Cities from 6-7 March.
Soil carbon study to test nitrogen gas risk
01 March, 2013A study led by The University of Western Australia (UWA) is investigating whether increasing soil carbon in grain production to offset greenhouse gas emissions may also increase nitrous oxide emissions, which are nearly 300 times more damaging than carbon dioxide.
How you can influence next edition of ISO 14001
28 February, 2013Users of the ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS) standard are being encouraged to provide input through an online survey to the experts developing the next edition of the standard, which is expected to be published in 2015.
Trade show triple treat in October 2013
26 February, 2013The All-Energy Australia Exhibition & Conference and Australian Sustainability Conference & Exhibition will co-locate with Waste Expo in 2013.
Commercial categories now recognised in prestigious international design award
26 February, 2013The Australian International Design Awards (AIDA) has announced the launch of additional categories, including the awarding of the most innovative and sophisticated designs in ‘Commercial and Industrial’, and ‘Hardware and Building’.
Vanuatu coconuts go organic
25 February, 2013Four hundred hectares of coconuts, farmed by 216 growers from Sanma Community Coconuts on Espiritu Santo Island, Vanuatu, are converting to organic.
New workforce development service will help SMEs improve their competitive edge
25 February, 2013A Manufacturing Workforce Development Service (MWDS) has been formed to specifically work with manufacturing SMEs to support and help them access the Australian government’s National Workforce Development Fund (NWDF).
Water recycling fellowship deadline extended
22 February, 2013The Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence has extended its deadline for water professionals interested in applying for a water recycling industry-academic fellowship.
How green is green? ISO standards can help
22 February, 2013A new ISO brochure will help both manufacturers and consumer representatives understand how a simple set of rules and guidelines provided by ISO standards can ensure that environmental claims made on products or labels can be trusted.
Micro CT scanner to further carbon capture research
21 February, 2013A new micro CT Scanner installed at Curtin University will enable advanced research into geosequestration, long recognised as a viable method for safely disposing CO2 underground.
Steering Australia to sustainability: 2050 and beyond
21 February, 2013Governor-General Quentin Bryce AC CVO today launched a new book from the Australian Academy of Science, designed to guide Australia’s approaches to long-term economic, social and environmental sustainability.
General Mills and Häagen-Dazs announce sustainable vanilla sourcing program
21 February, 2013General Mills and its ice-cream brand Häagen-Dazs have announced an initiative designed to foster greater economic vitality for smallholder vanilla farmers in Madagascar and ensure the availability of high-quality vanilla for future generations.
