Are sensors, drones and satellite apps the future for agribusiness?
20 April, 2016Three major issues face agriculture — declining productivity, cost of production and retention of the next generation. An answer to these and a strong focus for the immediate future should come from advances in technology.
Sustainability of our protein supplies — can you stomach it?
18 April, 2016Algae and insects such as mealworm and fly larvae may be needed to feed protein to the world's growing population by 2050. To close the looming protein gap, Bühler and ETH Zurich have entered into a close cooperation to discover new approaches to production and processing for these alternative protein sources in order to overcome the 'yuck factor'.
St George awarded 6 Star Green Star rating for Barangaroo branch
18 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaSt George's Barangaroo branch has become the first bank branch and the first retail fit-out in Australia to achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating — the highest rating possible.
$1 billion to accelerate renewable energy projects
15 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Finance CorporationThe Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Palisade Investment Partners have announced a $1 billion strategy aimed at accelerating the development of Australian renewable energy projects.
Entries now open for Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards 2016
14 April, 2016Victorians who have shown leadership in sustainability and a commitment to improving the environment are encouraged to enter the 2016 Premier's Sustainability Awards.
Extracting value from waste wool
05 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityResearchers have used a non-toxic, biodegradable chemical process to 'dissolve' waste wool and unwanted woollen products. The technique produces a high-value protein called keratin and other by-products with potential applications in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and even animal feed markets.
Seeing green at ARBS 2016
05 April, 2016 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdARBS 2016 offers a focus on innovation and emerging trends in the built environment, with the exhibition and seminar program to host an array of topics and management issues of interest to sustainability industry professionals.
Bags not! Finding the solution for Australia's plastic bags
05 April, 2016 | Supplied by: MRA Consulting GroupIt is pretty clear that there is finally a national appetite to address single-use plastic bags. Whether agreed or not, it is important that we get the transition right.
CEFC and ARENA to manage new Clean Energy Innovation Fund
23 March, 2016 by Lauren DavisThe Clean Energy Finance Corporation and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency will act as the joint managers of the newly established Clean Energy Innovation Fund, a $1 billion initiative to help emerging technologies make the leap from demonstration to commercial deployment.
Enphase expands Christchurch R&D facility
22 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Enphase EnergyEnphase Energy has made a US$4.4 million investment to expand its global research and development (R&D) facility in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Sydney Water committed to sustainable energy projects
21 March, 2016 by Philip Woods, Energy Manager and Peter Anders, Contract Services Manager, Sydney Water | Supplied by: Sydney Water CorporationAlong with the provision of world-class water and wastewater services, protection of the health of our customers and protection of the environment are part of Sydney Water's core values.
Improving the efficiency of CO2 capture
21 March, 2016CSIRO, AGL Energy, Brown Coal Innovation Australia and IHI Corporation are partnering on a two-year research program to improve efficiency of carbon dioxide capture.
Energy Action offers government funding for businesses
21 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Energy ActionEnergy Action is offering government funding opportunities to new and existing eligible business clients in NSW to assist them in achieving significant energy savings and efficiencies.
Fluid solutions for liveable cities
16 March, 2016 by Dr Ryan Signor* | Supplied by: Aecom Australia Pty LtdAround the world, we are seeking ways to deliver cities that are liveable and sustainable. Water is at the heart of this quest.
National Carbon Offset Standard expanded
11 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaMinister for the Environment Greg Hunt has announced the expansion of the National Carbon Offset Standard, which since 2010 has enabled businesses, products and events to be certified as carbon neutral.
