RMIT program for sustainable building design and construction
05 September, 2024RMIT has launched a suite of vocational education skill sets to prepare the local building design and construction workforces for the clean economy future.
$8m Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to end plastic waste
04 September, 2024CSIRO and Murdoch University are developing 100% compostable bioplastics which are designed to break down in compost, land or water, without leaving a trace.
Scaling up critical minerals processing to meet green energy demands
04 September, 2024 by Stephen Beamond and Damian Pianta | Supplied by: StantecDemand for critical minerals for green energy is set to quadruple in the next five years — find out how demonstration plants can play a role in scaling up the processing.
GECA releases position statement on making recycled content claims
02 September, 2024 by Kendall Benton-Collins, Strategic Communications Manager – GECA | Supplied by: GECAWhat you exclude on recycled content claims can be just as meaningful (or misleading) as what you include on product labels.
IMARC 2024: the global mining and resources event is back
30 August, 2024Energy transition and decarbonisation will be under discussion at IMARC, which is being held at ICC Sydney from 29–31 October 2024.
Ultragreen high-rise planned for St Kilda
30 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Gamuda LandGamuda Land's multi-residential Fareham development is focused on achieving net zero in operations and a minimum 8-star average NatHERS rating.
Turning CO2 into an eco-friendly resource
26 August, 2024A new research initiative based at The University of Queensland could see carbon dioxide becoming a useful resource in the production of fuels and chemicals.
QV Face packaging wins Silver for sustainability at PIDA
21 August, 2024Ego Pharmaceuticals has won a Silver medal at the 2024 PIDA Awards in the Sustainable Packaging Design category.
Photosynthesis inspires net-zero ammonia research
19 August, 2024Ammonia is essential for producing fertilisers that support global food production. However, traditional methods of making it create significant greenhouse gas emissions.
Master Builders releases sustainability report
15 August, 2024Master Builders Australia has released its first annual report on the progress made so far towards its Building and Construction Industry Sustainability Goals 2050.
Critical materials must go circular for energy transition
14 August, 2024 by Jim Goddin – Head of Circular Economy thinkstep-anz | Supplied by: thinkstep-ANZAs we decarbonise our energy sources, the demand for critical materials grows so a circular economy model becomes crucial.
Cleaning trucks and preventing contamination
12 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaA new fertiliser plant in Western Australia was in need of an effective solution to clean the wheels and chassis of its trucks and other vehicles.
Sustainable vision for LA28 Games
07 August, 2024Software company Autodesk will support the LA Olympics and Paralympics' temporary overlay and construction plan, incorporating sustainable design principles.
Mettler-Toledo achieves carbon neutral status for the 5th year
30 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdMettler-Toledo Product Inspection achieves carbon neutral status for the fifth consecutive year, and is also on track to achieve its goal of sending zero waste to landfill by 2025.
Three things climate reporting will never do
24 July, 2024 by Tess Ariotti, Lead Consultant — Salterbaxter | Supplied by: Salterbaxter AustraliaCorporate reporting is designed to increase transparency and accountability, but the act of reporting alone will not make your business any more resilient to climate change.
