Sustainability

Total Facilities seminar program released

11 February, 2016

Total Facilities, the industry exhibition for facilities and workplace professionals, has announced a free education program that will run concurrently over the event's two days.


Get ready for ARBS 2016

11 February, 2016

ARBS 2016, the annual air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition and seminar program, will be held from 17–19 May at the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre.


CEFC encourages energy-efficient community housing

10 February, 2016

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has released a report and a $250 million program to encourage more energy-efficient community housing.


Cleaning oil spills with paper waste

10 February, 2016

Researchers have converted paper waste into green cellulose aerogels that are non-toxic, ultralight, flexible, strong and water repellent. The material is suitable for oil spill cleaning, heat insulation, packaging, drug delivery and more.


Companies encouraged to use greener chemicals in consumer products

09 February, 2016

Manufacturers and regulators can use the new ASTM standard E3027 to determine whether the most sustainable chemicals are being used for a wide range of consumer products.


The water-energy-food nexus

09 February, 2016

Increasing output while reducing consumption of water is challenging the beverage and brewing industries.


John West tuna is now MSC certified

08 February, 2016

John West Australia, WWF Australia and the Marine Stewardship Council have come together to help end unsustainable fishing methods within Australia's canned tuna industry.


World Energy Council partners with Arup

08 February, 2016

The 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, 2016

Up 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, 2016

A 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 Partner

Gareth O'Reilly, zone president, Schneider Electric, Australia & New Zealand, discusses growth opportunities and emerging technology trends for the energy sector in 2016.


Consumers attracted to greener retail stores, report says

01 February, 2016

A 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.


Entries now open for 2016 World Environment Day Awards

01 February, 2016

Businesses, local governments, community organisations, individuals, schools and the media are invited to enter the 2016 UNAA World Environment Day Awards.


Funding to reduce food waste

29 January, 2016

Ten 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, 2016

The Australian Energy Storage Database provides free, up-to-date information on energy storage projects.


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