Australians want private-sector service from local governments
08 October, 2019A recent study reveals that local governments should employ digital-driven insights and cloud-enabled services to meet community expectations relating to data security, communication and environmental sustainability.
Property sector aligning with Paris Agreement
08 October, 2019A report reveals that almost half of Australia's largest listed property companies have committed to greenhouse gas emissions reductions in close alignment with the Paris Climate Agreement.
PGT-Reclaimed wins gold at Green World Awards
04 October, 2019The Green Organisation has announced sustainable furniture maker PGT-Reclaimed as the international gold winner of Sustainability at this year's Green World Awards.
The Star shines in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
03 October, 2019The Star Entertainment Group has been listed as sustainability leader for the casino and gaming industry in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
The carbon conversion research inspired by leaves breathing
02 October, 2019Drawing inspiration from plants, researchers are developing a carbon capture method that converts and recycles CO2 into raw materials that can be used to create fuels and chemicals.
Hope for renewable hydrogen ammonia plant
01 October, 2019A feasibility study will investigate the construction and operation of a renewable ammonia plant at Queensland Nitrates' existing facility near Moura in Central Queensland.
Additions to WorldGBC Net Zero Carbon Commitment
30 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaThe Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Monash University, Multiplex and the City of Melbourne are the latest signatories to pledge themselves to the World Green Building Council's Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment.
National Smart Energy Summit announced
30 September, 2019The Smart Energy Council has announced the inaugural National Smart Energy Summit, taking place on 10 December 2019 in Sydney.
7 roads to an electronics circular economy
27 September, 2019 by Savvas Aidonopoulos, Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform (ANZRP) | Supplied by: TechCollectTo build a circular economy for electronics, consider the following building blocks as vital...
AEMC calls for urgent action on national grid
26 September, 2019The AEMC has released a report investigating what needs to happen to get Australia's energy grid future ready.
City-cooling tech wins international award
24 September, 2019UNSW Scientia Professor Matthaios Santamouris has won the WSSET Innovation Award in the Low Carbon Buildings and Future Cities category for his work on heat-mitigating materials and technology.
Schneider announces apps to drive industry and manufacturing innovation
17 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has announced five new EcoStruxure 'Advisor' apps and services integral to the digital transformation of Australian and New Zealand businesses.
Water awards for UQ research
16 September, 2019UQ's Advanced Water Management Centre has won industry research awards for projects on antibiotic resistance and reducing chemicals in urban water systems.
Liquid courage: making beer more sustainable
12 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Ecolab Pty LtdWithout compromising on hygiene, 4 Pines Brewing Company sought to make its beer more sustainable.
Research could save our sand
12 September, 2019University of Queensland PhD candidate Danish Kazmi has developed a sustainable solution to help preserve sand — a natural resource that is facing global shortages due to over exploitation.
