Award-winning warehouse reduces energy use by over 50%
14 December, 2017Toll Group has been recognised at the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2017, taking out the award for Best Industrial Energy Efficiency Project for its recently upgraded Toll–Nike facility.
Plug and play on the way for renewable connections
14 December, 2017Energy Networks Australia is developing a new suite of guidelines with a focus on a more consumer-friendly approach to connect renewables to the grid.
Energy-tracking blockchain projects win Future Cities Hackathon
11 December, 2017The second annual Future Cities Hackathon has been won by two teams, both of whom have utilised blockchain technology to reward energy efficiency among Australian households and businesses.
France tops Food Sustainability Index yet again
08 December, 2017The Food Sustainability Index (FSI) 2017 has been released, ranking 34 countries according to their food system sustainability.
ICC in the spotlight at ARBS 2018
06 December, 2017The future of the built environment will be on show at ARBS 2018, Australia's international air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition.
Water technology could combat Western Sydney heatwaves
04 December, 2017Could a fountain save a life? New research has found that installing more water features — including public fountains, ponds and mist — in Western Sydney could reduce the mortality rate during heatwaves by almost 50%.
Wilmar links loan to sustainability performance
01 December, 2017Palm oil producer Wilmar International has partnered with ING to convert a portion of its existing revolving credit facility of US$150 million with the bank into a sustainability performance-linked loan.
NZ Post takes the crown at NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards
01 December, 2017The winners of the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards 2017 have been announced, after the judges had the difficult task of narrowing down the highest number of entries ever received in the competition's 15-year history.
Winners announced for WWF-New Zealand 2017 Conservation Innovation Awards
30 November, 2017The winners of WWF-New Zealand's 2017 Conservation Innovation Awards have been announced, with three innovative ideas eventually selected out of a record-breaking 47 entries and 35 finalists.
Sustainability researchers among 2017 CSIRO Awards recipients
29 November, 2017 by Lauren DavisAustralian sustainability researchers are among the winners of the 2017 CSIRO Awards, presented at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.
Dairy Tomorrow — NZ dairy sector launches new strategic vision
27 November, 2017New Zealand's dairy sector has launched its 'Dairy Tomorrow' strategy, which is intended to lead to a longer term conversation about what New Zealand's future farm and food systems could look like.
Urban SOS 2017 finalists redefine the 'hour city'
21 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Aecom Australia Pty LtdUrban SOS 2017: hOUR City is a global student ideas competition that challenged multidisciplinary teams to connect more people in regions around the world to the opportunities found in contemporary cities.
First round of Smart Cities and Suburbs grants allocated
17 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling and Lauren DavisAssistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation Angus Taylor has announced the recipients of the first grants under the federal Smart Cities and Suburbs program, awarding $28.5 million to 52 projects across Australia.
Australian Energy Storage Conference heads to Adelaide
17 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty LtdThe Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition is heading to Adelaide in 2018.
Circular economy conference kicks off this week
15 November, 2017A conference focused on the circular economy is being held in Adelaide's Tonsley Innovation District, bringing together business, government and academia to collectively work towards a more sustainable and circular economy for South Australia and the country more broadly.
