Federal opposition unveils ‘blueprint’ for climate change
05 May, 2006
Federal Opposition Leader Kim Beazley unveiled in March the Labor Party’s new blueprint for tackling climate change, including a commitment to reduce emissions by 60% by 2050.
Results of the 2006 National Pollution Inventory
04 May, 2006
The 2006 National Pollution Inventory (NPI) has shown that the majority of measured contaminants and emissions being discharged into Australia’s environment is decreasing, particularly in relation to mining operations and water management.
Rules to open up Sydney’s wastewater
03 May, 2006
The NSW government has accepted recommendations from the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal to reform the Sydney water industry.
NSW government continues fight on climate change
28 April, 2006
Retailers will have to offer an optional 10% Green Power component on new residential customer accounts under an ambitious greenhouse action plan that was unveiled by the NSW Premier, the Hon Morris Iemma, recently.
HK Eco Expo Asia
27 April, 2006
Eco Expo Asia will be held from the 27-30 October at the recently opened Asia-World Expo venue, in Hong Kong.
Innovative approach to water saving
18 April, 2006
Like many Australians, millions of Britons are reeling from water restrictions.
Saving water sweetens bottom line
03 April, 2006 | Supplied by: Busch Australia Pty Ltd
Snow Confectionery is implementing a world first in vacuum pump technology - designed to reduce water consumption by 50% and save seven million litres of water every year
More companies reporting on sustainability
30 March, 2006
More Australian companies are reporting annually on sustainability, the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Senator Ian Campbell said recently.
Climate change partnership proving fruitful
24 March, 2006
The Australia-China Climate Change Partnership is achieving practical outcomes, according to a report released by the Australian Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Senator Ian Campbell recently.
Sneak peek at G3 guidelines
21 February, 2006
The G3 Guidelines are set to change the face of sustainability reporting. Now is the perfect time to take action and have a say in their development. The draft G3 Guidelines will be released for a 90-day public comment period between 2 January 2006 and 31 March 2006. Get involved and be prepared!
Seminar to highlight water-saving alternatives
07 February, 2006
Water recycling and sustainable housing will be hot topics at a Central Queensland University hosted water seminar to be held in Rockhampton, Central Queensland, on Friday February 17.
Injection of clean energy technologies
03 February, 2006
The Australian Wind Energy Association (Auswind) has welcomed an announcement from the Howard government declaring that the debate over climate change is over.
New look McDonald's uses less water
03 February, 2006
Arterra, the landscape company responsible for creating a new exterior for a McDonald's Restaurant, has installed water saving features in almost every part of the landscape
New environmental grants book for 2006 released
25 January, 2006
Environmental consultancy, Molino Stewart, has put together a resource for the community and industry that will help get more environmental projects off the ground.
Energy and water saving in NSW
19 December, 2005
One of the NSW government's water and energy savings initiatives is for certain categories of high water and energy users (as well as state agencies and local councils) to be required to prepare Savings Action Plans setting out measures to save water and energy. This approach is designed to improve water and energy efficiency in New South Wales and encourage cost-effective investments.
