World Energy Council partners with Arup
08 February, 2016The World Energy Council has formed a new partnership with Arup, which recently signed an agreement to be a project supporter for the World Energy Scenarios flagship study.
Climate research gets the chop
05 February, 2016Up to 350 positions at Australia's CSIRO will be made redundant, with its climate research divisions to bear the brunt of the job losses.
Ceres Organics gains 5 Green Star rating
03 February, 2016A warehouse complex owned by Ceres Organics has received a 5 Green Star rating from the New Zealand Building Council.
CEO Insights: Gareth O'Reilly
02 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric Clipsal PartnerGareth O'Reilly, zone president, Schneider Electric, Australia & New Zealand, discusses growth opportunities and emerging technology trends for the energy sector in 2016.
Entries now open for 2016 World Environment Day Awards
01 February, 2016Businesses, local governments, community organisations, individuals, schools and the media are invited to enter the 2016 UNAA World Environment Day Awards.
Consumers attracted to greener retail stores, report says
01 February, 2016A new report from the World Green Building Council claims that retailers can improve the shopping experience for their customers and potentially increase their profits by providing greener, healthier stores.
Funding to reduce food waste
29 January, 2016Ten organisations have been awarded a share of over $320,000 to help reduce the huge amount of food that is wasted every year — about one million tonnes in NSW alone, according to Environment Minister Mark Speakman.
Online energy storage database launched
29 January, 2016The Australian Energy Storage Database provides free, up-to-date information on energy storage projects.
CEO Insights: Mike Ritchie, MRA Consulting Group
26 January, 2016 | Supplied by: MRA Consulting Group
Mike Ritchie, the Director of MRA Consulting Group, talks about how business and government can improve recycling rates, improve waste practices and reduce business costs in the year ahead.
The most sustainable corporations for 2016
25 January, 2016Research firm Corporate Knights has released its Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Index for 2016.
Nanostructures enable smart windows
22 January, 2016Researchers have created a new type of smart window that could cut window-cleaning costs, reduce heating bills and boost worker productivity.
Food waste prevention better than biogas production
22 January, 2016Norwegian researchers have been weighing up the benefits of recycling food waste versus preventing it, concluding that the latter is a more effective strategy for cutting emissions.
Greener, cooler cities
21 January, 2016The CRC for Water Sensitive Cities has welcomed the federal government's plan to make Australia's cities greener and cooler.
$7.8 million to support Australian entrepreneurs
20 January, 2016The Australian Government's Entrepreneurs' Programme has announced $7.8 million in funding to support companies in the mining, information technology, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing industry sectors.
Brightgreen achieves B Corp certification
20 January, 2016LED lighting company Brightgreen has become one of only 75 Australian companies to receive B Corporation certification.
