Sustainable packaging packs a punch at APCO awards
26 November, 2020This year's Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation Annual Awards celebrated sustainable packaging innovation, commitment and ingenuity in the packaging industry.
Vertical urban farm for Sydney's CBD
26 November, 2020Charter Hall Group has partnered with Urban Green Sydney to incorporate a large vertical urban farm that produces mircrogreens at its 1 Shelley Street office tower.
Can new lithium recovery technology meet EV demand?
25 November, 2020A novel and efficient way to recycle lithium from rechargeable batteries has been developed and patented by Finnish energy company Fortum.
Roadmap to transition economy to net zero emissions by 2050
25 November, 2020The Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative has released a roadmap that sets out a bold plan to align Australia's financial system to support a thriving Australian society, a healthy environment, and a strong and prosperous economy.
Environment Victoria welcomes unprecedented energy efficiency investment
18 November, 2020Environment Victoria has welcomed the state government's $797 million package of measures to boost energy efficiency in the state.
NSW Government releases ambitious renewable energy roadmap
10 November, 2020The Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap outlines policy and financial support for renewable energy and battery storage projects in NSW. It has evoked both praise and concern.
Wool waste to oust polystyrene
09 November, 2020 | Supplied by: Planet Protector PackagingPlanet Protector Packaging has won the inaugural 2020 Ocean Impact Pitchfest for its sustainable thermal packaging solution that plans to eliminate polystyrene from supply chains.
Partners develop underground EV charging stations for mines
06 November, 2020 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens and mining services supplier Murray Engineering have developed a high-powered electric vehicle charging station for use at mines — below and above ground.
Registrations open for ARBS Seminar Series Online
04 November, 2020ARBS Exhibitions is launching a series of online seminars featuring leaders, academics, organisations, associations and experts in the HVAC&R and building services industry.
Irrigation study reveals best strategy for SA tomato production
02 November, 2020UniSA researchers tested different water sources on greenhouse-grown tomatoes, finding that recycled wastewater outperformed other contenders.
Hydro Innovations Lampo units
01 November, 2020 | Supplied by: Hydro InnovationsThe units are trailer-mounted, multi-purpose machines designed to speed up and simplify the deployment of emergency response equipment.
FIMER charges ahead with e-mobility portfolio
30 October, 2020A comprehensive portfolio of residential and commercial electrical vehicle chargers has been launched by solar inverter manufacturer FIMER.
Green Star Buildings launches to achieve net zero
29 October, 2020Green Building Council of Australia has launched Green Star Buildings — the first of a new suite of Green Star Future Focus tools.
Applying the circular economy to water
28 October, 2020 by Kirsty Bauer*, Environmental Scientist at SMEC | Supplied by: SMECThe water industry is increasingly adopting an integrated approach that aims to optimise assets, improve catchment health and deliver better value for customers, but what is next?
Sustainability in action
28 October, 2020Peter Tamblyn from Close the Loop discusses circular economy innovation.
