Sustainability

ExpandOS protective void fill packaging

14 June, 2022 | Supplied by: The Ribbon Supply Co.

ExpandOS is a protective void fill that is fully certified biodegradable, compostable and also holds SFI certification in the US.


Uber makes $26 million investment in electric vehicles

09 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Uber

The ride-sharing company is encouraging its drivers to use electric vehicles as part of its commitment for all its vehicles to be net zero by 2040.


Australian exports could face fees if climate tax not enacted

07 June, 2022

Australian exports may be at risk of substantial fees if the country does not implement a carbon trading scheme, suggests a new paper.


ARBS 2022 seminar program opens for registration

07 June, 2022 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty Ltd

The seminars will feature experts from across the air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services sector covering a range of topics.


Leading ISC design rating for sustainability outcomes on Pacific Motorway (M1) project

06 June, 2022 | Supplied by: SMEC

Integration of sustainable design and construction methodologies has achieved the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads' (TMR) first 'Leading' IS Design Rating for a road project.


MMF VM25 handheld vibration meter

01 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd

The VM25 portable handheld vibration meter from MMF measures acceleration, velocity and displacement.


NSW opens EV destination charging grants program

27 May, 2022

Businesses can apply to have the NSW Government fund up to 75% of the cost of electric vehicle charging stations.


Vic widens EV charging infrastructure grants scheme

26 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Victorian Government

A Victorian scheme to build electric vehicle charging infrastructure for business use has extended its criteria to encourage applications.


Flushability standard to help war against 'fatbergs'

24 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Urban Utilities

Urban Utilities has welcomed the release of a new Australian standard for what can and can't be flushed down the loo.


Sustainable construction: Webuild at Forrestfield-Airport Link

16 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Webuild

How Webuild's building practices have made Perth's newest rail line a sustainable construction site.


Aurecon appoints new lead for its climate transition advisory unit

13 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Aurecon Pty Ltd

Aurecon has appointed Dr Belinda Wade as Principal, Sustainability & Climate Change to lead the company's climate transition risk consulting across Australia and New Zealand.


APCO announces recycled materials pledge

13 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation

The pledge will see companies state the levels of recycled materials they will use in their packaging, which will give an understanding of its market demand.


UNSW to lead decarbonisation hub

10 May, 2022 | Supplied by: University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales will play host to a hub where government, industry and science will converge to reduce NSW's carbon emissions.


Urban Utilities commits to net zero by 2032

09 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Urban Utilities

The water and wastewater services provider is aiming to reduce its net carbon emissions to zero in time for the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.


'Organic' rechargeable battery on the horizon

29 April, 2022 | Supplied by: Flinders University

Scientists are a step closer to developing more sustainable batteries that could help to reduce reliance on lithium and cobalt.


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