Untapped opportunities for Australia's mid-tier buildings
14 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaAustralia's cities are built on untapped opportunities — specifically, up to 80,000 untapped opportunities that need government support to meet their potential — if a new report is to be believed.
GHD awarded for pump station upgrade, sanitary survey improvement
10 November, 2017 | Supplied by: GHD Pty LtdProfessional services company GHD has been the recipient of two different awards in recent weeks, which were presented at opposite ends of Australia.
Green infrastructure needed to futureproof Sydney, students claim
09 November, 2017Students at UNSW are urging regulators to properly consider green infrastructure — such as natural drainage, tree canopies and green walls — when setting charges for new property developments.
Virtual greening app helps Australians style their homes with plants
08 November, 2017Horticultural Innovation Australia has launched the Plant Life Balance campaign, which is designed to get Australians excited about styling their homes with plants by promoting the health and wellbeing benefits they bring.
How algorithms can improve our responses to environmental incidents
08 November, 2017 by Robin Ormerod, Managing Director, Envirosuite | Supplied by: Envirosuite Operations Pty LtdWhen an environmental incident occurs, acting quickly and effectively is the aim of every regulatory agency and industry involved. In many cases, however, achieving the goal of speed and effectiveness can be difficult.
Winners announced for 2017 Green Gown Awards Australasia
07 November, 2017Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) has announced the winners of the 2017 Green Gown Awards Australasia — an awards scheme dedicated to recognising excellence in sustainability within the tertiary education sector in Australasia.
The new home of Woodside achieves 6 Star Green Star rating
06 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Norman Disney & YoungTower 1 Capital Square, the former site of Emu Brewery and new global headquarters for Woodside Petroleum, has received a 6 Star Green Star Office Design v3 rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) — an outcome that represents world leadership in building design.
War on Waste takes out the Gold Banksia award
03 November, 2017 by Lauren DavisThe 2017 Banksia Sustainability Awards have been presented in Sydney, celebrating some of the most innovative, effective and outstanding contributions to improving Australia's sustainability.
Winners announced for 2017 Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards
02 November, 2017The Victorian Government and Sustainability Victoria have announced the 10 winners of the 2017 Premier's Sustainability Awards, recognising and celebrating Victorians who are leading the way to a sustainable future.
Consulting firms report progress addressing gender equality issues
01 November, 2017Flexible work arrangements, sexual harassment policies and non-gendered parental leave are amongst the key policies identified in a progress report published by a group of executives from some of Australia's largest consulting firms seeking to address systemic gender equality issues.
Australians waste over $9 billion worth of food every year
30 October, 2017A new report from RaboDirect finds that Australians waste an average of 14% of their weekly grocery buy, equating to over $1050 per household per year — or a collective $9.6 billion.
Universities installing greenwalls to improve wellbeing of students
27 October, 2017 | Supplied by: The Greenwall CompanyThe Greenwall Company has been working with a number of universities across Australia to design and install greenwall technology, as part of an attempt to increase concentration levels and the wellbeing of campus communities.
Lean and green thinking helps farmers do more with less
26 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Griffith UniversityQueensland's farmers have been doing it tough over the past 10 years, but now researchers from QUT and Griffith University have unearthed a potential antidote to the problem.
Major waste-to-energy project reaches finals in US biogas awards
26 October, 2017 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsA major waste-to-energy project incorporating Global Water Engineering's (GWE) RAPTOR anaerobic digestion technology has been honoured as a finalist in this year's American Biogas Council Industry Awards.
2020 sustainablity goals on target at Brambles
18 October, 2017 | Supplied by: CHEP AustraliaAs a result of its circular business model and supply chain expertise, Brambles has reported it is progressing closer to its 2020 sustainability goals.
