Historic shed salvage builds circular economy
26 March, 2021Heritage retention works are an excellent example of how we can create a circular economy with our older buildings.
Melbourne train station achieves 'Australian Excellence' for sustainability
23 March, 2021Reservoir Station in Melbourne's north has been awarded a Five Star Green Star Design & As Built rating by the Green Building Council of Australia.
Study to assess local advanced recycling industry
19 March, 2021A joint feasibility study will determine the technical, economic and environmental benefits of a local advanced recycling industry.
Schneider Electric recognised for renewable energy leadership in Asia
18 March, 2021Schneider Electric has been recognised by the Center for Resource Solutions for its leadership in building renewable energy markets and green power procurement in Asia.
Moyne Shire Council's glass recycling: one year on, going strong
17 March, 2021One year on, glass-only bins are now an entrenched part of Moyne Shire Council's four-bin waste collection system.
Paper-based single-use tableware more sustainable than reusable, says report
12 March, 2021The energy and water required to wash reusable tableware gives paper-based single-use products an advantage when it comes to environmental impact.
8-star townhouse development in Melbourne
12 March, 2021 | Supplied by: ClarkeHopkinsClarke ArchitectsA disused bus repair shed has been transformed into medium-density 8-star townhouses at scale with a holistic take on not just social and environmental sustainability but post-pandemic living.
Green port plans for WA coast
09 March, 2021Plans to build Australia's first 'green' port near Exmouth are underway, with Gascoyne Gateway progressing with the company's next round of community reference groups.
National Plastics Plan tackles problematic plastic
05 March, 2021The Australian Government has released its National Plastics Plan 2021, proposing a wide range of APCO-led initiatives to fight plastic waste.
Awards recognise Sunshine Coast sustainability strategy
02 March, 2021Plans for protecting the environment and delivering a livable Sunshine Coast have made Sunshine Coast Council a Banksia Government Awards finalist.
Protect-Air EcoReg preset fluid regulator
01 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdThe EcoReg preset fluid regulator is made of Grivory GV-5 FWA and stainless steel, making it suitable for use in areas such as drinking water and the food industry.
MyTown Microgrid: establishing a community model for sustainable energy
26 February, 2021A microgrid feasibility project in Victoria is combining smart technologies with intensive local engagement to design a more sustainable and equitable local energy model.
Net zero, carbon neutral, carbon negative... what do they mean exactly?
26 February, 2021 | Supplied by: Ecosave Pty LtdWhen it comes to sustainability terms and climate change, there are numerous 'buzzwords' but what do they mean exactly?
Circular economy hackathon delivers innovative goods
24 February, 2021Teams of Australia and India's students and innovative start-ups turned their minds to solving global challenges at the inaugural India Australia Circular Economy Hackathon.
Saving retired renewables from waste streams
23 February, 2021It is estimated that more than 100,000 tonnes of solar panels will enter Australia's waste stream by 2035.
