Reducing life-cycle impacts of products
14 August, 2012 by Russ Martin, Director, MS2*These are interesting days for product stewardship. The days of strict extended producer responsibility (EPR) being forced by governments upon unsuspecting and entirely unwilling industries have waned. Recycling at end of life is no longer seen as the sole means of demonstrating product stewardship. Broader aspects of sustainability and their roles in reducing the life-cycle impacts of products across supply chains are recognised more than ever before.
Sustainability champion for water
14 August, 2012 by Chris McIntire* | Supplied by: Xylem Water Solutions Australia LtdSustainability can be a hard idea to wrap your head around because it’s so broad. So here are two ways we want to think about it at Xylem: first, we have a global definition - meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs; and second, we have a business definition - generating shareholder value by controlling risks and capitalising on opportunities associated with environmental and socioeconomic issues.
Abrupt increase in CO2 uptake by the land biosphere
14 August, 2012Scientists have discovered an abrupt increase in the uptake of atmospheric carbon dioxide by the land biosphere (which comprises all of the planet’s plant and animal ecosystems) since 1988. Without this natural increase in uptake, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere would probably have increased even more rapidly over the last two decades.
Cardia Bioplastics Compostable Bubble Wrap
11 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Cardia BioplasticsCardia Bioplastics has announced the launch of the Cardia Compostable Bubble Wrap, extending the range of products made from the company’s certified compostable resins.
Federal grant for semiconductor manufacturer to reduce energy use, pollution and expenditure
10 August, 2012Technology company Silanna Semiconductor has been awarded a federal government grant worth nearly a quarter of a million dollars to reduce its energy use and cut its carbon emissions intensity by more than 21%.
Opportunities for efficient buildings in NT
10 August, 2012The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has called on the Northern Territory’s political leaders to strengthen their commitment to more efficient, productive, resource-friendly and sustainable buildings and communities.
New appointment for Black & Veatch’s water business
10 August, 2012Black & Veatch’s global water business has appointed William Yong to lead strategic business growth in South Asia Pacific.
Solaris Paper welcomes Asia Pulp & Paper’s latest SVLK certification
07 August, 2012Australian tissue and paper supplier Solaris Paper and Paper Force has welcomed the latest announcement by its affiliate, Asia Pulp and Paper (APP), of a 4th SVLK certification. It has been awarded to APP’s PT Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper Mill in Serang, Java.
Clean energy crucial for avoiding higher prices and lost investment, says CEC Chief Executive
06 August, 2012Energy prices will be higher and investment will be lost without continued binding targets, policy stability and bipartisan support for clean energy, according to new Clean Energy Council Chief Executive David Green.
Clean technology grants to cut manufacturing emissions
06 August, 2012New grants from the $1 billion Clean Technology Investment Programs will help four Western Australian-based manufacturers become more efficient and reduce their power bills.
Streamlined board to lead GBCA into the next decade
06 August, 2012Having a smaller board that meets more frequently is just one of a number of governance changes made to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) to ensure its ongoing strength and influence.
Getting better at integrating mallees in farms
03 August, 2012Adding nutrients to belts of mallee trees integrated into paddocks with pasture or crops can significantly increase mallee growth, according to the latest research from the Future Farm Industries Cooperative Research Centre’s Woody Crops Program.
Study investigates how river species cope with climate change
03 August, 2012The impact of climate change on the quality of water and the ecosystems that depend on it is the focus of a collaborative research project led by the University of Canberra.
Australian Riverprize finalists announced
03 August, 2012The International RiverFoundation has announced the finalists for the 2012 Australian Riverprize. This year’s finalists represent a diverse group of river restoration and river protection projects from across Australia.
Awards honour excellence in clean energy industry
02 August, 2012Last week, the Clean Energy Council honoured three outstanding contributions to Australia’s clean energy industry at a gala dinner in Sydney. The Clean Energy Council Industry Awards, now in their second year, were awarded in three categories for Business Community Engagement, Innovation and Media.
