Ripley Town Centre achieves 5 Star Green Star Rating
12 August, 2020The centre has been declared one of Australia's most sustainably designed buildings, achieving a Green Building Council of Australia 5 Star Green Star Rating.
Vinyl Council of Australia updating best practice criteria
10 August, 2020The update will allow the Vinyl Council to consider stakeholder feedback on existing criteria and emerging material aspects of the life cycle of PVC products.
Sydney high-rise scales new heights in energy efficiency
10 August, 2020A project to renovate and futureproof a 54-floor building in Sydney looked to more efficient variable-speed drives to power the chiller systems that service the building.
Schneider's sustainability impact results on target
05 August, 2020Schneider Electric has announced its financial and extra-financial year results for the quarter, revealing it is acting to build a green and inclusive future for all.
The business case for sustainable buildings
29 July, 2020 by Jonas Bengtsson* | Supplied by: Edge Environment Pty LtdWe can no longer ignore the devastating impact that Australia's $360bn construction industry places on the world around us.
Industry heavyweights join carbon-reduction initiative
28 July, 2020Australian industry heavyweights are working together to explore pathways to emissions reduction, establishing the Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative.
Man-made reefs boost fish numbers
23 July, 2020UNSW researchers have found that man-made reefs — in conjunction with the restoration or protection of natural habitat — can increase fish abundance in estuaries.
Environmental impacts of health care revealed
21 July, 2020Environmental change is harming health, but an Australian-led study reveals that current models of health care are harming the environment, too.
CSIRO proposes move to Western Sydney Aerotropolis
16 July, 2020CSIRO is looking to relocate up to 450 of its employees and researchers into a bespoke state-of-the-art facility to be built in Western Sydney.
October: All-Energy Australia returns to Melbourne
15 July, 2020All-Energy Australia is gearing up for its 2020 event this October to support the country's transition to a clean, reliable energy system of the future.
Waste expo supports industry transformation
15 July, 2020Waste Expo Australia provides a platform for navigating opportunities and changes in the waste and recycling sector.
Pandemic records greatest drop in greenhouse gases in history of fossil fuel
15 July, 2020Although the COVID-19 pandemic is causing major disruptions to the trade, tourism, energy and finance sectors, environmental pressures are easing.
Business leaders on the path to sustainable communities
14 July, 2020An expert panel has examined how businesses can take the lead in managing climate risk in the short and long term, supporting local communities to create a better future for all.
One Stop Warehouse first to join FIMER partner program
07 July, 2020The program will enable FIMER to work more closely with its key partners to enable and drive growth.
$190m "bonza" boost to recycling industry
06 July, 2020The Recycling Modernisation Fund is set to generate $600 million of recycling investment from federal, state and industry stakeholders.
