New chair appointed to the Clean Energy Regulator
14 June, 2017Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg has announced the appointment of David Parker AM as chair of the Clean Energy Regulator, responsible for administering legislation to reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of clean energy.
Finkel Review gets thumbs up from the sustainability sector
13 June, 2017 by Lauren DavisAustralia's Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel has unveiled his blueprint to optimise the National Electricity Market as a world-class electricity system.
Hassett Park takes home 202020 Vision Green Design Award
13 June, 2017A new urban park in the ACT, Hassett Park, was awarded the 202020 Vision Green Design Award at the Good Design Awards.
Strategic directions for the water industry
13 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Black & VeatchCustomer education, infrastructure modernisation and the use of data analytics will be key tools to overcoming the water industry's perennial challenges posed by ageing infrastructure, according to the '2017 Strategic Directions: Water Industry Report' released in the US.
1970s office block gets an energy-smart transformation
31 May, 2017The 46-year-old Aorangi House in central Wellington, New Zealand, has achieved a 'market leading' NABERSNZ base building rating, demonstrating an energy performance over 50% better than an average New Zealand office.
Partnership to promote low-energy buildings
24 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaThe Green Building Council of Australia, the Passive House Institute and the Australian Passive House Association have agreed to work together to promote ultralow-energy buildings.
Clover Moore to give plenary keynote at Renewable Cities Australia Forum
23 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty LtdThe Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney, Clover Moore, will give the leading plenary keynote at Renewable Cities Australia Forum.
New parkland opens in Melbourne
22 May, 2017 | Supplied by: GHD Pty LtdA historic day in April 2017 was marked along the historic Main Outfall Sewer (MOS) in Williams Landing, Melbourne, with a 100 m section opening as parkland after undergoing a radical transformation.
The importance of sustainability to millennial workers
17 May, 2017One out of every three millennials are so committed to sustainability that they take a company's reputation as a sustainable business into consideration when choosing their next job, according to a study commissioned by Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP).
Waste management at foodpro 2017
16 May, 20172017 is certainly proving an auspicious year for the food manufacturing and processing industry — global changes are affecting the way we work, 'new age' technologies like 3D printing are becoming the norm and the issue of food waste is ever more perennial with each day.
Transport innovation awarded at Smart Cities Hackathon
15 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricTeam MySpot took away the winning prize at Schneider Electric's Smart Cities Hackathon with a solution that harnesses artificial intelligence to help rail users identify carriage occupancy in real time and improve the travel experience.
Energy security a focus in 2017 Budget — but is it enough?
11 May, 2017 by Lauren DavisAustralia's energy sector has been left somewhat underwhelmed following Tuesday night's Budget announcement.
MCI Australia awarded for sustainability and CSR
10 May, 2017 | Supplied by: MCI AustraliaMCI Australia has been presented with Meetings & Events Australia's (MEA) Corporate Social Responsibility Award for taking responsibility for the impact of its activities on clients, suppliers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders, as well as the environment.
Nominations now open for 2017 Green Globe Awards
10 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Office of Environment and Heritage NSWNominations are now open for the NSW Government's 2017 Green Globe Awards — an annual awards program that celebrates exceptional environmental achievements and outstanding sustainability projects throughout the state.
Generating power from polluted air
10 May, 2017Belgian scientists have developed a device that both purifies polluted air and generates power at the same time.
