$20.6m in Climate Ready grants to support 324 jobs
11 November, 2009
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has announced $20.6 million in grants to 32 businesses for projects supporting around 324 green jobs under the Rudd government's Climate Ready program.
Heat exchanger design
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Teralba Industries Pty Ltd
The Deep Dimple design of the Dimpleflo heat exchanger range achieves good heat transfer coefficients when processing slurries and viscous products or waste streams.
Demystifying sustainability
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: WSP Australia Pty Limited
“Sustainability in infrastructure is about both art and science. The art is in having the ability to recognise and enunciate what we value. The science is being able to adapt and innovate in our field of expertise,” said Dr James Mantle, Parsons Brinckerhoff’s (PB) Managing Director.
Energy-efficient lighting
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Koda Lighting
The Nimbus LED.next lighting claims to deliver energy savings of up to 70% compared with conventional fluorescent and incandescent lighting and is claimed to be more than twice as energy efficient as low-voltage halogen lighting.
Meeting building codes for lighting systems
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: EELCO - Energy Efficient Lighting Company
Clothing wholesaler Gazal Apparel recently consolidated its warehousing operation to its distribution centre in Banksmeadow, NSW. In order to maximise space at the centre, high-density pallet racking and mezzanine flooring were installed. During the upgrade, consulting engineers Heggies highlighted to Gazal’s management the Building Code Association (BCA) Section J requirement for minimum energy efficiency standards.
Renewable energy at Melbourne’s reservoirs
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Melbourne Water
Melbourne Water has completed the construction of six mini hydro-electricity plants at its various reservoirs.
Collaboration to penetrate high-end packaging market
10 November, 2009
Plantic, a company engaged in the development and commercialisation of biodegradable plastics from naturally occurring high amylose starch, has announced a formal collaboration with German packaging supplier Kesko.
Green manufacturing no pie in the sky for Aussie baking icon
10 November, 2009
In a world where navigating the carbon jungle is often considered as ‘just too hard’, a century-old family firm has been rewarded for getting excited about sustainability.
E-waste solution and action
06 November, 2009
In a national first, a new waste policy and recycling schemes for TVs, computers and tyres was endorsed by environment ministers at the Environment Protection and Heritage Council (EPHC) meeting in Perth on 5 November.
Compressed air solution for production facility
05 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air Power
Australian recreation vehicle manufacturer Jayco optimises production at its new Dandenong production plant, with the aid of a customised energy-efficient compressed air solution from Champion Compressors.
RSTechED 2009 delivers information excellence
05 November, 2009
Rockwell Automation hosted its 10th annual RSTechED educational forum in Sydney and Melbourne during early October, giving attendees information and insight into today’s business information challenges.
Government welcomes revamped standards process
05 November, 2009
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has welcomed a revised business model for Standards Australia, which restores support for the development of standards in the public interest.
Ecotech wins Australia-Latin American Business Excellence Award 2009
04 November, 2009
The Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC) working closely with Austrade and the Australian Export Awards program has selected the winning organisations. The award Australia-Latin American Business Excellence Award recognises excellence in achievement in doing business with Latin America.
Victoria's Western Water wins national 2009 water-saving award
04 November, 2009
Victorian Water Corporation's Western Water was successful at the recent national 2009 savewater! awards, winning the prestigious Government - Water Corporations award for its work in developing a state-of-the-art dual pipe recycled water scheme at the Eynesbury Township.
$16.4m for 37 grants to cut office emissions
04 November, 2009
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has announced 37 green building projects that will cut greenhouse gas emissions by around 38,000 tonnes a year.
