Brightgreen wins sustainability award
03 October, 2012Melbourne-based LED lighting company Brightgreen took out the top honour - the Premier’s Recognition Award - at the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2012 on Tuesday night. The lighting design company was recognised for developing the DR700 LED replacement light bulb, which is claimed to reduce power costs by up to 80%.
Western Australia at the forefront of international carbon research
03 October, 2012A new national research and development facility launched in Perth last week will play a critical role in reducing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by answering the key questions surrounding the storage of commercial-scale carbon dioxide (CO2).
China’s carbon trading pilot schemes will cover 2000 businesses
03 October, 2012The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, last week met China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Vice Chairman, Xie Zhenhua, to discuss action on climate change.
$1 million in funding released for innovative water projects
02 October, 2012The Smart Water Fund has announced that it will make available $1 million in funding to support innovative urban water projects. This will be the fund’s 10th round of funding, with applications opening in mid-October.
Sustainability education guidebook released
02 October, 2012A guidebook on school and community learning partnerships for sustainability, Conversations on School - Community Learning Partnerships for Sustainability (A Guidebook), was launched in Melbourne this morning.
ABB Australia finalist in 2012 Banksia Environmental Awards
28 September, 2012Power and automation technology group ABB has been selected as one of the finalists in the 2012 Banksia Environmental Awards in the Clean Technology - Harnessing Opportunities category for its sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas recycling technology.
Tapex recognised by plastics industry for environmental leadership
28 September, 2012At the PlastixANZ Plastic Industry Awards in Melbourne on 12 September, Tapex was recognised by the industry for its environmental leadership with the Plasback program, winning the Steinert 2012 Environment Achievement Award.
CRC aims to boost clever water use
27 September, 2012A new Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) will work with more than 70 research, industry and government partners to find new and better ways to use and re-use Australia’s scarce water resources.
Logan Water Alliance recognised at Queensland Engineering Excellence Awards
27 September, 2012The Logan Water Alliance has been honoured by industry peers at the 2012 Queensland Engineering Excellence Awards, taking out the Reports, Procedures and Systems awards.
Landmark energy program findings set to be revealed
27 September, 2012The results of Australia’s groundbreaking Solar Cities projects are set to be revealed as each of the project leaders prepares to meet and share their learnings with industry leaders at the Solar Cities 2012 conference.
Partnership for smarter flying
26 September, 2012The University of Sydney and Qantas have entered into a four-year partnership to develop a flight planning system that will help the airline fly optimised routes, reduce fuel consumption and improve operational effectiveness.
UniQuest start-up secures first Southern Cross Renewable Energy investment
26 September, 2012A novel Australian solar technology with the potential to significantly increase the efficiency of solar panels will be the first investment by the Southern Cross Renewable Energy Fund under the Australian Government’s Renewable Energy Venture Capital Fund.
ANZRP forms board of directors to tackle e-waste
25 September, 2012Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform (ANZRP) has announced the appointment of its board of directors. The nine-member board comprises seven industry members and two independent directors: Mark Mackay, Chairman, ANZRP; and Martin Stokie, Partner, PwC Australia.
Preliminary talks on EU carbon price reform hit home in Australia
25 September, 2012Preliminary talks held in Europe to reform the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) will flow through to Australian carbon prices, with the timing and size of any reform crucial for the Australian carbon price and for Australian companies, according to carbon analytics firm RepuTex.
Queensland irrigators’ costs reduced by new funding
25 September, 2012The Newman government has demonstrated a commitment to improving water use efficiencies in agriculture by announcing $2.75 million in funding for statewide water programs.
