JMW awarded for work with Yarra Valley Water
26 August, 2016JMW has received its third international AMCF Spotlight Award from the Association of Management Consulting Firms — and its second for supporting an Australian water utility.
Energy rating tool for apartments announced
25 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Office of Environment and Heritage NSWThe federal and state governments have announced funding for a new rating tool for apartment buildings that will drive sustainability upgrades, resulting in greenhouse gas reductions and bill savings.
Sydney apartment buildings invited to go green
24 August, 2016The City of Sydney is inviting 20 high-rise apartment buildings to join Smart Green Apartments — a free program that is intended to reduce emissions and slash utility bills.
Mayoral candidate Christine Forster announces plans for a sustainable Sydney
24 August, 2016Liberal councillor Christine Forster, who is running against Clover Moore as mayor of the City of Sydney, has announced a suite of policies to help residents better contribute to a sustainable city.
Virgin Australia introduces mushrooms grown from coffee grounds
22 August, 2016Virgin Australia has partnered with start-up company Fungimental to introduce sustainably produced oyster mushrooms onboard its flights. The mushrooms are grown in used coffee grounds collected from the Virgin Australia Sydney Lounge.
$33 million to improve Victoria's energy efficiency
22 August, 2016The Victorian Government will reboot the Greener Government Buildings Program, which was removed in 2013, with a $33 million investment over the next two years.
'Green corridor' showcases sustainability in the tourism industry
19 August, 2016Hotelier Dr Jerry Schwartz has launched a 'green corridor' between his hotels in NSW and the ACT to highlight the potential of environmental initiatives in the tourism industry.
WA to introduce a container deposit scheme
18 August, 2016 by Lauren DavisThe Western Australian Government has announced its intention to introduce a container deposit scheme (CDS) for drink bottles and cans, expected to commence mid-2018.
Victoria's 6 Star Energy-rated NABERS building
17 August, 2016171 Collins Street has become the first building in Victoria to achieve a 6 Star NABERS Energy rating, featuring best practice sustainability features in an architectural landmark that fuses a heritage facade with modern design.
Microbeads proved to contaminate fish
17 August, 2016 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityAs pressure mounts for a global ban on microbeads, researchers from RMIT University and Hainan University have for the first time shown that these tiny polyethylene particles directly contaminate fish with toxic chemical pollutants.
All-Energy Australia is back for 2016
11 August, 2016All-Energy Australia will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 4–5 October 2016.
Climate change will widen the gap between rural and urban Australia, says report
10 August, 2016Climate change is likely to worsen the systemic disadvantages suffered by rural and regional communities and further widen the gap between rural and urban areas, according to a report by the Climate Council.
KMH Environmental joins pitt&sherry
09 August, 2016 | Supplied by: pitt&sherrypitt&sherry and KMH Environmental are merging operations, in a deal which is anticipated to deliver greater consistency and certainty in outcomes for clients.
Carbon-neutral plasterboards for Barangaroo and beyond
08 August, 2016Carbon-neutral plasterboards are now available for projects in Sydney and Brisbane, thanks to a joint venture between partners on the Barangaroo South project.
Building digital futures at Australian Utility Week
08 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Clarion Events Pte LtdAustralian Utility Week 2016 is a large-scale expo dedicated to the theme 'Building digital futures'.
