2012 Green Globe Award winners announced
22 September, 2012Winners of the 2012 Green Globe Awards were announced at a gala award ceremony hosted by the NSW Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker, on 3 September at NSW Parliament House.
Less waste, more results thanks to new ISO standard for eco-efficiency assessment
21 September, 2012The newly published ISO 14045:2012, ‘Environmental management - Eco-efficiency assessment of product systems - Principles, requirements and guidelines’, describes the principles, requirements and guidelines for eco-efficiency assessment for product systems.
Xylem placed on Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes
21 September, 2012Xylem, a global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, has been placed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index in its first year as a standalone company.
Sustainability conference and exhibition for Australian businesses
21 September, 2012Taking place at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre from 8-9 November 2012, Australian Sustainability combines a diverse exhibition with an interactive multistreamed conference and seminar program.
NZ start-up wins $150,000 in international environmental challenge
20 September, 2012Carbon-refining company CarbonScape became one of three finalists in the international Postcode Lottery Green Challenge in Amsterdam on Monday night, and has already won at least €100,000 (NZ$156,000) to help the company bring its CO2-reducing business plan to market.
Carbon neutral school
20 September, 2012South Fremantle Senior High School has become officially as a certified carbon neutral school.
Gippsland Water Factory wins 2012 WateReuse Award
20 September, 2012CH2M HILL, a global consulting, design, construction and operations firm, has announced that the Gippsland Water Factory in Victoria is one of the winners of the 2012 WateReuse Awards from the WateReuse Association.
Energy efficiency minimum standards a win for consumers
19 September, 2012The availability of low-quality, energy-intensive appliances imported from overseas will be reduced under new legislation passed through the Senate last week, in a move applauded by the Clean Energy Council.
Australia achieves 500 Green Star certified projects
19 September, 2012The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has officially certified 500 Green Star projects.
Renewable energy inquiry heats up
19 September, 2012The government’s $435 million renewable energy grants program will come under scrutiny at a public hearing of parliament’s Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit in Canberra today.
$1.25 million to tackle geothermal challenge
18 September, 2012The University of Adelaide has been awarded $1.25 million to lead research into one of the geothermal industry’s biggest technical challenges.
Green Building Week
18 September, 2012Now in its third year, World Green Building Week (17-21 September) showcases green buildings and communities and the role they play in reducing the global carbon footprint and saving money, while also creating jobs, boosting productivity, health and learning, and improving lives. This year, green building councils in 92 countries, representing more than 30,000 organisations, will participate - hosting events, running campaigns and more.
Australia celebrates sustainability during World Green Building Week 2012
17 September, 2012More than 90 nations around the world will unite this week for World Green Building Week.
Environment award for Australian carpet innovator
12 September, 2012Interface, Australia’s largest manufacturer of commercial modular carpet, has won the NSW Government 2012 Green Globe Award for Excellence in Sustainability. The awards were announced last week by the NSW Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker, at NSW Parliament House.
Choosing a greener mobile phone gets easier
11 September, 2012 | Supplied by: VodafoneVodafone is introducing an Eco Rating scheme for mobile phones to provide its customers with information on the environmental impact and ethical performance involved in the manufacture and life cycle of many mobile phones. The ratings will be displayed alongside the phones participating in the ratings in its stores from 12 September. The scheme was also launched in New Zealand by Vodafone.
