R&D Tax Offset helps sugar cane farmers
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: AusIndustry
Bundaberg sugar cane farmers Graham and Kate Campbell have been recycling sewage waste for use in irrigation and as a soil conditioner for some time. Bundaberg Regional Council pays their company, Camreay Holdings, to take away all of the town’s sewage.
Automated battery switch unveiled
28 May, 2009
Better Place has achieved a milestone in accelerating the mass-market adoption of electric vehicles by demonstrating, what it claims is, the world’s first battery switch technology along with electric car charging spots.
Carbon savings from reduced water use
28 May, 2009
Research study reveals that a significant saving of carbon emissions can by acheived by reducing potable water use.
Concept for dumper bodies
27 May, 2009 | Supplied by: SSAB Swedish Steel
SSAB has developed a new design for a free-hanging dumper body. The body can handle a higher load capacity, but weighs only half as much as its traditional counterpart.
CIJ printer with ink system
27 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty Ltd
The Linx 6900 Solver CIJ printer is claimed to able to reduce solvent usage by as much as 40%. It features a purpose-built ink system and software which adapts to the production requirements and uses solvent only as it is needed.
Lightweight wine bottles
27 May, 2009 | Supplied by: O-I Asia Pacific
The Lean+Green lightweight process is now available for 750 mL claret and burgundy bottles manufactured in French Green from the O-I Adelaide plant. Using modified designs and narrow neck press and blow (NNPB) technology, the bottles will be between 18 and 28% lighter than current offerings.
Finalists of 'Next Big Thing Award' announced
25 May, 2009
A paper water bottle, a musical robot, a biodegradable fishing sinker, a palm-sized ultrasound device which acts like a visual stethoscope, a movable power point, a secure online file management and storage mechanism, and a fingerprint lock are just some of the original innovations to make the 25 finalists of INNOVIC’s International Next Big Thing Award 2009.
Entries for water sustainability awards closing
22 May, 2009
Entries for the national 2009 savewater! awards close 1 June.
Global business poised to push governments on climate deal
21 May, 2009
Global business poised to push governments on climate deal, says Oxfam.
The future of CO2 comes out of the lab
21 May, 2009
Carbon dioxide is now being captured by researchers in an Australian pre-combustion carbon capture project.
Grants to help industry tackle climate change
21 May, 2009
Reducing reliance on town water through effective water recycling and harnessing the benefits of solar power are two of the initiatives among the 23 successful projects to be awarded over $3 million in Re-tooling for Climate Change grants. New guidelines for the next round of grants have now been released, broadening the eligibility criteria.
Sustainable buildings in New Zealand honoured
19 May, 2009
Sustainable buildings among outstanding projects honoured in NZIA 2009 New Zealand Architecture Awards.
Partnership with US research organisations
19 May, 2009
The Australian urban water industry has entered a partnership with US drinking water and wastewater research bodies to cooperatively fund water-related research projects and share knowledge and outcomes.
Legacy Emissions removed from landfill
19 May, 2009
SITA welcomes the announcement that the federal government has removed Legacy Emissions caused by waste landfills from the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).
Councils seek help in preparing for climate change
18 May, 2009
The state government needs to provide more funding and guidance to councils to help them prepare for the impacts of climate change, according to the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW.
