Toilet roll-rolling the way to improved environmental performance
26 April, 2012In the UK, Sainsbury's is eliminating 500 trucks from the road each year simply by reducing the inner diameter of its toilet rolls.
East Australian Current on science watch
25 April, 2012CSIRO oceanographers have embarked on a 10-day, $2 million research voyage they believe will generate the most complete profile yet of one of Australia’s most influential environmental features, the East Australian Current.
MobileMuster Local Government Awards nominations now open
24 April, 2012Nominations are now open for three categories of the MobileMuster local government awards - Best Promoter, Working with Schools and National Excellence.
Packaging to help fight global food loss
23 April, 2012The packaging industry wants to fight food loss more effectively. Simple, decentralised packaging machines for emerging markets can improve food security, while the ‘throwaway’ mentality in western industrialised nations can be combated with smart packages.
Compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) market could soar, says GlobalData report
23 April, 2012A new report by GlobalData predicts a steep rise in the market for compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) as energy-efficient lighting becomes increasingly important as an immediate solution to rising electricity consumption and as CFLs become more compatible with existing lighting infrastructures.
Carbon pricing will influence the way Australians do business
23 April, 2012 by Edward Hanna, Executive Director of Sustainability, Energy Action | Supplied by: Energy ActionThe carbon tax will come into effect on 1 July 2012 and the big question is, how will the tax affect confidence and spending, particularly in the first few months of introduction? Businesses will need to start planning and preparing for the anticipated increase in operating costs the tax will bring.
Feds put $3.75 million on table for a greener Green Square
21 April, 2012Lord Mayor Clover Moore, today, welcomed a $3.75 million federal government grant to begin rolling out Australia’s first large-scale trigeneration network that will transform Sydney’s Green Square into a new retail, residential and employment hub.
BlueScope Steel launches sustainability website
21 April, 2012BlueScope Steel has launched a sustainability website for sustainability specialists, industry personnel and the general public that showcases sustainable solutions for building, infrastructure, mining, energy and manufacturing.
Fewer Australians are drinking bottled water says survey
20 April, 2012As efforts to curb the consumption of bottled water, for environmental reasons, continue around Australia and the world, it appears that fewer Australians are drinking bottled water, according to the latest Roy Morgan Research non-alcoholic drinks survey.
What the world needs now: a balanced approach to water issues
17 April, 2012 | Supplied by: StantecWhether the issue at hand is scarcity, abundance, treatment, recycling, disposal or competition, the discussion around water is about securing our future and no issue is more important than the sustainability of our water supplies. Peter Fagan*, Asia Pacific Practice Leader, Sustainability for MWH, provides his opinions on this issue.
Carbon Farming Handbook released
16 April, 2012The recently released Carbon Farming Handbook will provide a wealth of information to landholders, farmers, waste operators and other clean energy businesses wanting to participate in the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI).
VicWater Annual Sustainability Seminar
16 April, 2012VicWater’s Annual Sustainability Seminar, now in its 10th year, is to be held on Thursday 3 May 2012 at Etihad Stadium. This year’s theme ‘Balancing Sustainability Investment’ tackles the key issues around how investment in sustainability can be balanced against other priorities.
Australia and EU to link Emissions Trading Schemes
12 April, 2012The Australian Government and the European Union (EU) have, during bilateral talks in Brussels, confirmed their strong commitment to working towards linking their Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS).
Clean Energy Regulator begins operations
12 April, 2012Australia has moved one step closer to a clean energy future since the Clean Energy Regulator commenced operations on 2 April.
Comments invited on CFI regulations
11 April, 2012Draft regulations to support the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) were released for consultation yesterday by the government.
