How to create a 21st-century city
09 May, 2017 by James A Moore, Principal, Jacobs | Supplied by: JacobsWhat ideas and approaches are proving successful around the world when creating a 'great 21st-century city' and what can Australia learn? James A Moore, Principal, Jacobs was recently challenged with this thought-provoking question for a presentation at a recent Sydney conference. In this article, he explains what he answered.
AccorHotels celebrates sustainability achievements
09 May, 2017AccorHotels is celebrating the latest achievements of its Planet 21 sustainable development program, comprising a series of goals for 2020 based around four strategic priorities: work with its employees, involve its customers, innovate with its partners and work with local communities.
ISO standard for climate action framework under development
09 May, 2017The ISO is developing a new International Standard, intended to give all organisations involved in climate action a framework for the development of consistent, comparable and improved methodologies in the fight against climate change.
Victorian govt surplus propped up by landfill levy, claims ACOR
08 May, 2017The Australian Council of Recycling has stated its disappointment after learning that a large percentage of the Victorian Government's surplus for 2016–17 will come from the state's landfill levy.
Metals separator developed for very fine materials
08 May, 2017 | Supplied by: STEINERT Australia Pty LtdSorting specialist STEINERT has developed a non-ferrous metals separator for fine materials, which it supplied to metal recycler Galloo.
Recovering minerals from mining waste
08 May, 2017The University of Newcastle has received $1 million in funding to test technology that will boost efficiency across the minerals processing industry by reducing the amount of valuable resources currently being lost in extraction processes.
Renewable Cities Australia Forum: emergent technologies, plans, challenges and achievements
05 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty LtdThe Renewable Cities Australia Forum looks at how to increase clean and renewable energy uptake in Australian cities and towns.
EnviroSuite consulting practice sold to ERM
02 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Envirosuite Operations Pty LtdEnviroSuite has spun off its consulting practice to Environmental Resources Management (ERM), a global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk and social consulting services.
Sustainable soccer stadium built on a budget
02 May, 2017 | Supplied by: k20 ArchitectureBallarat Regional Soccer Facility holds sustainability at the core of its DNA — in fact, sustainable innovation was intrinsically linked to its design.
Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap: final report
02 May, 2017The final report of the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap, compiled by CSIRO and Energy Networks Australia, has been released.
Sustainable manufacturing and more at National Manufacturing Week 2017
01 May, 2017Registrations are now open for National Manufacturing Week (NMW), running from 9–12 May 2017 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
3D printing with solar power and discarded plastics
01 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Deakin UniversityDeakin University is developing technology capable of 3D printing plumbing and sanitation supplies using discarded plastics.
Save Food Packaging Award winners at Interpack 2017
27 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is heading to Interpack 2017, to be held from 4–10 May, where it will showcase the Save Food Packaging Award winners for Australia and New Zealand.
Money can grow on trees
27 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Aecom Australia Pty LtdIncreased leaf canopy cover is linked to a significant increase in property values, according to integrated infrastructure firm AECOM.
ABB power grid technologies at Hannover Fair
26 April, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdPower and automation company ABB is showcasing a range of products, systems, software and services at Hannover Messe, held this week in Germany.
