Sustainability

Audit enables effective energy management

23 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Reid Print Technologies

Aware of rising energy costs and its impact on the environment, Reid Industrial decided to engage Assurance Consulting to undertake an energy audit of its Brisbane-based site.


Green solutions for a changing climate

16 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Eco Expo Asia 2016 — International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection will run from 26–29 October 2016 at Hong Kong's AsiaWorld-Expo. This year's theme is: 'Green Solutions for a Changing Climate'.


Electric car batteries boosted by salt baths

14 June, 2016

Scientists have shown that pretreating a battery's lithium metal electrodes with an electrolyte salt solution extends the battery life and increases performance and safety.


Victoria announces zero-emissions target and pledge program

10 June, 2016

The Victorian Government has pledged a long-term emissions reduction target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.


Environmentally friendly wine on tap

09 June, 2016

TAP. Wine has announced a fresh approach to 'wine by the glass' service, preserving varietals in stainless steel wine cylinders before pouring wine from custom-designed towers.


'Breathing Wall' removes toxins from the air

07 June, 2016

UTS researchers have found that a new green wall system is particularly effective at removing the harmful airborne chemicals found in modern workspaces.


Banksia Awards to align with sustainable development goals

06 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Banksia Foundation

This year, the Banksia Sustainability Awards will be closely exploring the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their importance in taking Australia towards a more sustainable future.


Sustainable Brands comes to Sydney

02 June, 2016 | Supplied by: MCI Australia

Sustainable Brands, a global learning, collaboration and commerce community, will be convening in Australia this month for the first time.


LG Chem LG ESS Partner Portal

31 May, 2016 | Supplied by: LG Chem Energy Solution Company

LG Chem has launched the LG ESS Partner Portal, a website dedicated to providing installers and distributors with helpful information about the company's products.


Westpac has priced its first climate bond

27 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Westpac

Westpac Group has priced its first climate bond, raising $500 million to fund renewable energy and low-carbon commercial property in Australia.


Don't cut off ARENA grant funding, solar scientists urge

27 May, 2016

Australia's top solar cell researchers have called on both major political parties not to unintentionally kill solar cell research in Australia by cutting off grant funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.


2016 EECA Awards winners announced

25 May, 2016

The 2016 EECA Awards have honoured winners in 10 categories for a range of projects across business, community and the public sector.


Stantec acquires MWH Global

25 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Stantec

Stantec has announced the acquisition of MWH Global, an engineering, consulting and construction management firm focused on water and natural resources for built infrastructure and the environment.


Energy Storage Roadmap announced

25 May, 2016 by Tanya Denning and Jo Slater | Supplied by: Ashurst formerly Blake Dawson Waldron Law

Standards Australia has announced that it will embark on the process of developing an Energy Storage Roadmap with the support of the COAG Energy Council.


Verdia working with Westpac on energy efficiency financing

24 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Verdia

Energy services company Verdia has been appointed the manager of Westpac's Energy Efficient Financing Program. The agreement combines Verdia expertise in energy efficiency and solar projects and network of energy equipment partners with financial expertise from one of the world's most sustainable banks.


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