Trigeneration precinct for commercial buildings in Sydney
24 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Origin Energy
In April 2011, two major players in Australia’s corporate landscape switched on a system to generate lower-emissions electricity at Coca-Cola Place in North Sydney and share its benefits with Deutsche Bank Place across the harbour. The NSW Minister for Resources and Energy, Hon Chris Hartcher, MP, officially launched the trigeneration precinct for these two commercial buildings.
Deal to acquire primary carbon credits
24 June, 2011
Westpac has announced the completion of a deal with Perenia whereby the bank will off-take Primary Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) generated by a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) registered hydro-electric project in northern India.
Sustainability required to remain competitive
23 June, 2011
Organisations must embed environmental sustainability as a core strategy to remain competitive and survive the next 20 years, according to global accounting body ACCA.
Clean technologies competition
23 June, 2011
Businesses with great ideas for tackling climate change are being encouraged to enter a national competition that could see Australian innovation become a global success. The Australian Clean Technologies Ideas Competition, linked to the international Cleantech Open Global Ideas Competition, will showcase clean technolgies with economic and environmental benefits.
Woolworths funding for sustainable prawn fishery
22 June, 2011
Funding of $25,000 from Woolworths’ Fresh Food Future program will assist a prawn fishery in northern Australia achieve Marine Stewardship Council certification for sustainable fishing practices.
Councils recognised for tackling e-waste
22 June, 2011
Last week, the Senate unanimously passed the Product Stewardship Bill, a major milestone in the delivery of Australia’s long-term National Waste Policy. With over 90% of a mobile phone and its accessories recyclable, the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association is committed to the development of a long-term, integrated, e-waste collection service that is funded by industry, accepts all types of electronic waste and is free to all Australians. The efforts of over 300 local councils across Australia in tackling mobile phone e-waste were recognised at the MobileMuster Local Government Awards during the National General Assembly for Local Government in Canberra, on 21 June 2011.
New tool for predicting drought
22 June, 2011
A Victoria University researcher has developed a way to predict droughts six months before they begin.
First successful Solar Flagships Program applicants announced
21 June, 2011
Two leading-edge solar technologies from BP Solar and Wind Prospect CWP have become the first successful applicants for the federal government’s $1.5 billion Solar Flagships Program.
Canon environmental grant applications now open
21 June, 2011
Canon is calling for applications for its environmental grants program. The company is looking to source ideas on how its products can be used to benefit environmental and community-based projects.
$4.2m in grants for climate change adaptation
21 June, 2011
Federal grants worth $4.2m have been announced for priority research for assisting Australian communities prepare for climate change.
Photographers called to enter savewater! competition
15 June, 2011
Recognising imagery as an important tool in raising awareness of the need for water conservation, the 2011 savewater! awards are calling for budding photographers to share their photographs.
Australia not alone on climate change action
15 June, 2011
The federal government has released new reports that show Australia is not acting alone or ahead of other countries when it comes to action on climate change.
Premier's Sustainability Awards recognise Victorian business initiatives
15 June, 2011
The Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2011 has recognised several Victorian businesses and organisations for their outstanding achievements in implementing sustainability initiatives.
Need to monitor fungicide risk
09 June, 2011
Australia currently has no organised, long-term way of monitoring levels of commercial fungicides in soil and waterways, leading environmental scientists have cautioned.
Getting smart with energy management
09 June, 2011
Emissions from electricity production are one of the major contributors for global warming, being responsible for up to 40% of the carbon footprint in some developed countries. The demand for electrical energy will continue to grow and the question really becomes, what do we need to do to meet this demand without increasing the carbon footprint?
