Discount finance program encourages Australians to switch to EVs
06 September, 2017The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is supporting a $100 million asset finance program to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles.
Queensland passes plastic bag ban, cash for containers scheme
06 September, 2017 by Lauren DavisQueensland's parliament has officially passed the Waste Reduction and Recycling Amendment Bill 2017, which introduces both a container refund scheme and a ban on single-use plastic bags.
Green building innovator advocates for sustainable hospital design
05 September, 2017Green building innovator Gail Vittori is visiting Australia, spreading her message of how sustainable design can boost efficiencies in hospitals while actively contributing to better patient outcomes.
Green manufacturing leader among inaugural PLuS Alliance Prize winners
05 September, 2017The PLuS Alliance has announced the winners of the inaugural PLuS Alliance Prize, which recognises innovation in both research and education.
Mineral carbonation plant opens at University of Newcastle
31 August, 2017 | Supplied by: The University of NewcastleMineral Carbonation International (MCi) has unveiled a semicontinuous research pilot plant at the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources, showcasing cutting-edge technology that could see CO2 emissions used as a valuable resource that can be transformed into building products.
Australian businesses awarded for sustainable packaging
31 August, 2017The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) held its 2017 awards last week, celebrating 21 businesses from several different industries for their achievements in sustainable packaging.
New Energy Solar wins Australian Business Award for Eco Innovation
24 August, 2017Sustainable investment fund New Energy Solar has been recognised as an ABA100 Winner for Eco Innovation in The Australian Business Awards 2017.
Registrations open for the National Energy Efficiency Conference 2017
24 August, 2017Registrations are now open for this year's National Energy Efficiency Conference, which will take place from 20–21 November at Pullman and Mercure Melbourne Albert Park.
City of Swan residents are keen to think green
22 August, 2017 | Supplied by: City of SwanThe City of Swan's Thinking Green sustainability living workshops have had another successful year, with Mayor Mick Wainwright reporting high attendance levels for 2017.
Eco Expo Asia 2017 attracts international pavilions
15 August, 2017The 12th edition of Eco Expo Asia will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, from 26–29 October 2017.
SUEZ Community Grants program awards $175,000 in funding
11 August, 2017 | Supplied by: SUEZThe 2017 SUEZ Community Grants program saw 19 lucky community groups, schools and organisations from across Australia receive more than $175,000 to help improve their local communities and the environment.
Education kit teaches culturally diverse Victorians about recycling
10 August, 2017The Victorian government has released an education kit to help councils better communicate with their residents from culturally diverse backgrounds about waste, recycling and litter.
COAG Energy Council establishes Energy Security Board
09 August, 2017The COAG Energy Council has followed through on its commitment to set up an Energy Security Board to oversee the health, security and reliability of the National Energy Market (NEM).
Is workplace health and safety important to you?
08 August, 2017If the answer is yes, you and your colleagues are encouraged to attend the inaugural SAFETYconnect event. Over 400 professionals have already signed up to attend this world-class conference and expo, to be held from 16–17 August at Rosehill Gardens, Sydney.
The timeframe of value: rethinking ROI leads to investment in efficiency
04 August, 2017 by Preeti Bajaj, VP of Strategy and Commercial Operations, Schneider ElectricToday we live in an incredibly important time to be discussing Australia's sustainable energy future.
