NSW opens EV destination charging grants program
27 May, 2022Businesses 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 GovernmentA 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 UtilitiesUrban 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: WebuildHow 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 LtdAurecon 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 OrganisationThe 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 WalesThe 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 UtilitiesThe 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 UniversityScientists are a step closer to developing more sustainable batteries that could help to reduce reliance on lithium and cobalt.
Total Facilities speaker program released
22 April, 2022 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaThe list of speakers for the Total Facilities event has been released online and includes talks about sustainable building and carbon management.
2022 Young Global Leaders announced by WEF
21 April, 2022Sophia Hamblin Wang is one of two from the Australasia and Oceania region to be selected to join the international program, which recognises young people who develop solutions for worldwide change.
Swedish–Australian sustainability committee launches
13 April, 2022Fourteen companies have joined the committee to advocate an active approach to a net zero economy.
Banksia National Sustainability winners announced
12 April, 2022Organisations, businesses and people boosting sustainability, circular economies and recycling have been recognised by the Banksia Foundation.
Achieving net zero with sustainable e-waste solutions
11 April, 2022 by Robert Vinokurov, General Manager, Client Solutions Group, Dell Technologies Australia & New Zealand | Supplied by: Dell TechnologiesDell Technologies has recovered more than 1.1 billion kg of used electronics since 2007 through its global Asset Recovery Services.
Latest IPCC report sees anxious responses
07 April, 2022The release of the most recent IPCC climate change report has drawn responses from climate groups worldwide who say that more needs to be done, and urgently.