New report shows greener building sector can make real difference to climate change mitigation
16 June, 2010
The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has today released its Second Plank Update Report 2010 - hailed as a clarion call to government on the significant potential of additional energy-efficiency measures in the building sector.
Sustainability award finalists' innovation recognised
15 June, 2010
Organisers of this year’s Enviro Conference and Exhibition have announced the finalists for a national competition to find Australia’s most cutting-edge sustainable innovation. The winner will be announced at the event, which is taking place from 21 to 23 July in Melbourne.
Schneider Electric acquires SCADAgroup
10 June, 2010
Schneider Electric has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire SCADAgroup, an Australian-based leading provider of telemetry products and solutions for the water and wastewater, oil and gas and electric power end-market segments.
Schneider Electric submits response to federal government’s energy-efficiency issues paper
10 June, 2010
Schneider Electric has submitted a response to the energy-efficiency issues paper released by the Australian government-established Task Group on Energy Efficiency.
Environmentally sustainable design in interiors
09 June, 2010
CSR's new HQ achieves a 5 Star Green Star - Office Interiors v1.1 rating for the fit-out of the Triniti III building in the Stockland Triniti campus at North Ryde.
Concrete reinforcing product wins sustainable design award
09 June, 2010
A construction system used for reinforcing concrete in buildings has won the 2010 Award for Excellence in Sustainable Design in the Australian International Design Awards.
Aldi first to join Carbon Reduction Label Program in Australia
09 June, 2010
Planet Ark has announced that Aldi is the first company to join the Carbon Reduction Label program in Australia - by the end of this year Aldi’s everyday olive oil range will feature the Carbon Reduction Label.
EnergyAustralia - Smart Grid, Smart City bid winner
09 June, 2010
The Energy Networks Association Chief Executive, Andrew Blyth, has congratulated one of ENA’s member companies, EnergyAustralia, which was announced as the successful bidder for the government’s $100 million Smart Grid, Smart City demonstration project.
Mineral carbonation project for NSW
09 June, 2010
A CO2 mineral carbonation plant is set to be built in NSW, in a joint venture between GreenMag Group and the University of Newcastle, thanks to $3 million seed funding announced by the NSW Minister for Mineral Resources for a pilot project.
Nitrogen management on the farm
09 June, 2010
NIWA scientists put better nitrogen management on the farm to the test, assessing techniques for the mitigation of pastoral greenhouse gas emissions.
Will the Southern Ocean's carbon sink hold its breath?
01 June, 2010
Ice core records show there was a sharp rise in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere - a nearly 50% increase - at the end of the last ice age. Scientists have long puzzled over the origin of all the extra CO2 that appeared as the great ice sheets melted.
Ark development with sustainable benefits
01 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Investa Property Group
North Sydney’s skyline has a new iconic landmark addition following the practical completion of Investa’s Ark development. The development, with an estimated end value of $240 million, began on the site of the old North Sydney Telephone Exchange in 2006, and was designed by Rice Daubney Architects.
Zero-emissions home constructed
01 June, 2010
Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation and Industry The Honourable Richard Marles MP launched a zero-emissions demonstration home called AusZEH in Melbourne in April. The home at Laurimar in Melbourne’s north-east plans to set a precedent for sustainable living in Australia and is expected to use up to 70% less energy than a traditional home of similar size.
Bringing mining into the water reform fold
31 May, 2010
The National Water Commission has called for mining activities to be incorporated into water access and planning frameworks that are compliant with the National Water Initiative.
Hippo to share in $2 million for innovative water projects
28 May, 2010
A Melbourne Zoo research project, to test a water treatment process to better manage bacteria levels in the Pygmy Hippopotamus pool, has secured funding through round seven of the Smart Water Fund.
