Sustainability

Queensland's new waste strategy brings back landfill levy

21 March, 2018

The 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, 2018

ARBS, 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 University

Monash 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, 2018

Oslo 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 Davis

Twenty-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.


Major Victorian meat processor undertakes energy audit

07 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Deakin University

With rising energy bills an issue for all businesses, one of south-west Victoria's biggest employers is taking steps towards reducing its energy costs.


Senator Kim Carr among more than 30 speakers at PVC AUS 2018

05 March, 2018

The two-day vinyl conference will bring together Australasia's vinyl value chain from 14–15 March at the Amora Hotel Jamison, Sydney.


The Green Light Tour is Australia's urban greening roadshow

02 March, 2018

The 202020 Vision — an initiative to increase and improve urban green space by 20% by 2020 — is back on the road for its third urban forestry roadshow since 2014.


Melbourne's laneways go green

02 March, 2018

Four laneways in Melbourne's CBD have undergone a green makeover as part of the $1.8 million Green Your Laneway pilot program.


AMMA calls for modernisation of energy industry workplaces

26 February, 2018 | Supplied by: AMMA (Australian Mines & Metals Association)

Greater efforts to modernise the nation's workplace relations system are critical to supporting the future of work in the resources and energy industry, according to the AMMA.


Change in ownership for Melbourne energy retailer Flow Power

21 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Flow Power

Melbourne-based energy retailer Flow Power has announced a change of ownership, with Canadian pension fund OPTrust acquiring a 51% stake in the company.


Encouraging Australians to embrace electric vehicles

20 February, 2018

Evenergi's Charge Together program will involve a social media and marketing campaign to identify prospective EV buyers and undertake consumer research to help understand the barriers for uptake.


Togo charity wins Kyoto World Water Grand Prize

20 February, 2018

The award-winning CCPD has been recognised for empowering individuals and community groups to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation.


Get a glimpse of the ARBS 2018 Speaker Series

19 February, 2018 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty Ltd

The ARBS 2018 Speaker Series will host an array of topics and management issues focusing on innovative technologies and emerging trends in the built environment.


Australia's energy efforts broadly commended by IEA

16 February, 2018

The International Energy Agency has commended Australia's commitment to affordable, secure and clean energy, though it suggests the government could ramp up its ambitions.


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