Microbeads successfully phased out of over 90% of products
27 April, 2018The results of an independent assessment found that of approximately 4400 relevant supermarket and pharmacy products inspected, only 6% were found to contain microbeads.
ARBS 2018 is almost upon us
26 April, 2018 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdARBS 2018 will open its doors at the ICC Sydney from 8–10 May, featuring over 300 exhibitors offering access to the latest in HVAC&R in the Southern Hemisphere.
Optimising infrastructure using edge computing
23 April, 2018 | Supplied by: Vertiv Australia Pty LtdVertiv has released a research-based analysis that identifies key applications for edge computing, including smart cities.
2018 Green Globe Awards nominations now open
18 April, 2018The annual awards celebrate the people and projects making real progress towards sustainability in NSW.
New appointments to ARENA board
18 April, 2018 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)Samantha Hogg, Dougal McOmish and Stephanie Unwin have been appointed to the board of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Green roof opens at Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability
11 April, 2018The Coal Loader project saw the transformation of a former industrial site at Waverton into a learning hub for sustainable living.
Starting the clock on the 30-minute city
10 April, 2018 by Stephen Taylor, City Executive – Sydney, Arcadis Global Cities Program | Supplied by: Arcadis Pty LtdThe '30-minute city' concept — the idea that we can engineer our cities so that home, work and play are all accessible within 30 minutes — is gaining currency around the world.
Cbus closes renewable energy deal
10 April, 2018 | Supplied by: Cbus (Construction & Building Industry Super)Cbus Super has announced an investment in renewable energy that is expected to deliver long-term returns to members and sustainable power to Western Australia.
Visit Tesla's 'Big Battery' and other energy projects
03 April, 2018The 2018 Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition is giving attendees the chance to see some of South Australia's major energy projects up close.
Resilience in a changing world
01 April, 2018 by Will Symons* | Supplied by: Aecom Australia Pty LtdResilience is about more than simply the avoidance of risk; rather, it is about using smart strategies to help prevent risks from unfolding and about how we can aim to optimise infrastructure to help make cities more successful.
Queensland's new waste strategy brings back landfill levy
21 March, 2018The strategy follows an investigation into the transfer of interstate waste into Queensland, and the release of a final report based on this investigation.
ARBS 2018 industry awards finalists announced
16 March, 2018ARBS, Australia's international air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition, has announced its industry awards finalists for 2018.
Energy expert appointed to Monash University
13 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityMonash University has announced the appointment of Chloe Munro AO to the position of Professorial Fellow at the university.
Oslo Airport City to be powered by renewable energy
12 March, 2018Oslo Airport City aims to be the world's first energy-positive airport city, powered entirely by renewable energy and with the capacity to sell surplus energy to surrounding buildings, communities and cities.
Scientists' second warning to humanity goes viral
08 March, 2018 by Lauren DavisTwenty-five years after the publication of 'World Scientists' Warning to Humanity', a follow-up piece has become one of the most talked about papers in the world.
