CSIRO goes for gold — the environmentally friendly way
19 June, 2019Austalia's national science agency, CSIRO, has developed a sustainable, environmentally friendly process technology for recovering gold.
Sydney trials concrete made from industrial waste
18 June, 2019The City of Sydney is trialling concrete made from industrial waste, replacing a 30 m section of road along an inner-city street in Alexandria.
NSW EPA boosts circular economy with $7 million in grants
17 June, 2019The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has pledged over $7 million in grants to boost NSW recycling rates and encourage innovation in the waste industry.
New green building CEO prioritises zero carbon
13 June, 2019The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has a new CEO — Davina Rooney — whose top priority is decarbonisation.
Energy, emissions and Clover Moore at Renewable Cities 2019
11 June, 2019Renewable Cities Australia 2019 will showcase strategies to help organisations cost-effectively move towards net-zero energy, as well as explore developments in zero-emission transport.
WA's City of Cockburn trials recycled asphalt
11 June, 2019A new property development in WA is sealing roads with a material made from plastic bags, toner cartridges, crumb rubber from car tyres and recycled asphalt pavement.
PFAS sorbent tackles contaminated water
07 June, 2019Researchers from Flinders University and UniSA have developed an absorbent polymer that can safely and cost-effectively remove toxic PFAS from contaminated water.
UNSW Sydney will operate as a sustainable 'city'
07 June, 2019UNSW Sydney has launched a three-year strategy to deepen its commitment to environmental sustainability.
Prepare for an energy revolution, Australia
04 June, 2019Australia's energy mix is expected to undergo radical change. This will be explored at the 2019 Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition.
Danish e-mobility network charges ahead
04 June, 2019Emissions-free transport in Scandinavia has received a boost following the opening of a flagship ultra-fast electric vehicle charging station in Fredericia, Denmark.
Construction industry must get sustainable, or pay the price
01 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Arcadis Pty LtdWith a growing world population, increased urbanisation and the effects of climate change being felt throughout the world, the demand for sustainable buildings is gaining momentum.
Who's responsible for environment in ScoMo's new ministry?
29 May, 2019Following the 2019 federal election, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has appointed his new ministry.
On a mission for green space
27 May, 2019202020 Vision is touring Australia to foster collaboration between councils and communities in a bid to achieve more green spaces in our cities.
NZ waste company acheives emissions-reduction certification
24 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Waste Management NZ LimitedWaste Management in NZ has achieved CEMARS certification for managing and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Six Green Stars for Sydney's Green Square
23 May, 2019Sydney's Green Square has been awarded the highest possible Green Star community rating for the sustainable planning, design and construction of the project.
