Applications open for energy security fund cash assistance
01 December, 2011
The Australian Government is now accepting applications from eligible electricity generators for cash assistance under the Energy Security Fund.
New Zealand’s most sustainable businesses
01 December, 2011
Beca and Soar Printing have been named as New Zealand’s most sustainable businesses at the Sustainable 60 Awards, run by Fairfax Media Business Group and PwC, in Auckland on 30 November.
Act now to manage carbon tax costs
22 November, 2011
With the carbon tax legislation kicking in next July, businesses wanting to pass on carbon costs are being urged to review their contractual rights and obligations now to ensure they are not left carrying an unacceptable share of the cost burden.
Research finds demand for heat exchanger technologies
18 November, 2011
Frost & Sullivan’s 'Trends in Heat Exchanger Technologies' research finds that offering enhanced thermodynamic properties will help manufacturers sustain in this marketplace.
Gippsland Water earns three environmental awards
17 November, 2011
Australia’s Gippsland Water has won three 2011 Banksia Environmental Awards, including the Origin Gold Banksia Award.
April 2012 start date for Clean Energy Regulator
16 November, 2011
The Clean Energy Regulator, the new administrative body responsible for the carbon-pricing mechanism, will begin operation from 2 April 2012.
New industry definitions for low-energy and zero-carbon homes
16 November, 2011
New industry definitions will deliver a common language for low-energy and zero-carbon homes.
Macroeconomic report looks at NZ green growth opportunities
16 November, 2011
The executive summary of a significant macroeconomic report on green growth opportunities for New Zealand has been released.
New Chair for the WSAA Board
15 November, 2011
Sue Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of the Water Corporation of Western Australia, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Water Services Association of Australia Board.
Australian scientists revolutionise processing of starch
10 November, 2011
Australian scientists have developed an analyser that will monitor the behaviour of starches as they are cooked, revolutionising food manufacturing processes.
Carbon tax legislation passed by the Senate
08 November, 2011
The Gillard Labor Government will provide support for jobs, competitiveness and innovation in Australian manufacturing as it moves to the low-carbon global economy of the future, as well as extra tax relief for small business.
Fujitsu wins ‘Banksia’ leadership award
08 November, 2011
The ‘Banksia Environmental Award for Leading in Sustainability - Setting the Standard for Large Organisations’ award, which acknowledges commitment to sustainability and measurable achievements, has been awarded to Fujitsu.
Green polymer chemistry
07 November, 2011
The term ‘green polymer chemistry’ is being used here to describe the production of established thermoplastics and elastomers from renewable sources, including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyamide (PA), epoxy resin and polyurethane.
Trigeneration precinct for commercial buildings
04 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Origin Energy
In April 2011, Investa Property Group and Cogent, a subsidiary of Origin, established a trigeneration facility that reduces the carbon footprints of two commercial buildings in Sydney.
Shipping industry addresses sustainability
03 November, 2011
A wide-ranging vision for the future sustainability of international shipping has been presented by a coalition of global companies and NGOs.
