Sustainable development in communities — new ISO standard tested
02 November, 2016The Chinese city of Hangzhou has become one of the first to test ISO 37101:2016, 'Sustainable development in communities'.
Sustainability in Infrastructure Awards announced
01 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Infrastructure Sustainability CouncilThe 2016 Sustainability in Infrastructure Awards were presented by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) last week in Sydney.
Primary students take out Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards
31 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Sustainability VictoriaThe winners of the 2016 Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards were announced at an event earlier this month, recognising sustainability efforts across business, government, health, education and the community.
Eight features for greener and healthier offices
31 October, 2016The World Green Building Council has revealed its business case for healthy buildings, identifying eight factors and showcasing 15 case studies for creating healthier and greener offices which can impact on the bottom line.
2016 Green Globe Awards winners announced
31 October, 2016A company that aims to reduce waste to landfill, upcycle goods and help to provide affordable goods to disadvantaged communities has won the NSW Premier's Award for Environmental Excellence at the 2016 Green Globe Awards.
Renewably sourced soap with reduced chemical usage
28 October, 2016A team of researchers, led by the University of Minnesota, has invented a new soap molecule made from renewable sources that could reduce the number of chemicals in cleaning products and their impact on the environment.
Female scientists awarded for pollution and water research
28 October, 2016Women scientists in Australia and New Zealand received recognition across two different sets of awards this week.
Australian Geographic Society awards adventure and conservation
28 October, 2016The Australian Geographic Society (AGS) last night held its annual awards ceremony — an event which acknowledged 2016's most remarkable Australians in the fields of adventure and conservation.
An enzyme to break down plastic
27 October, 2016Researchers from the University of Auckland are looking to synthesise and secrete a plastic-degrading enzyme that will ultimately improve recycling.
EECCA website showcases Australia's energy efficiency schemes
25 October, 2016The Energy Efficiency Certificate Creators Association has launched its new website, providing an entry point for the latest information on all market-based energy efficiency schemes operating in Australia.
Urban resilience is the key to stronger communities
25 October, 2016The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council has released a set of fact sheets on urban resilience: the capacity of individuals, communities, institutions, businesses and systems within a city to survive, adapt and grow no matter what kind of stresses and shocks they may experience.
Agricultural robot kills weeds and saves farms
21 October, 2016 | Supplied by: QUTQUT has unveiled Agbot II — a fully autonomous agricultural robot that could reduce the costs of weeding in Australia's farm sector by $1.3 billion a year.
How busy is your city? The temperature will tell you
18 October, 2016 | Supplied by: University of MelbourneMelbourne's busiest day is Thursday, Sydneysiders are hardest at it on a Friday and Sunday commonly appears to be a day of rest, according to research led by the University of Melbourne.
Urban designers awarded
18 October, 2016The recipients of the 2016 Australian Urban Design Awards, presented by the Planning Institute of Australia, were announced last week.
Building smarter cities
18 October, 2016Many facets of our cities, from transportation and water management to building design and public safety, are ripe for reinvention.
