CEFC encourages energy-efficient community housing
10 February, 2016The 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, 2016Researchers 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, 2016Manufacturers 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, 2016Increasing output while reducing consumption of water is challenging the beverage and brewing industries.
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.
John West tuna is now MSC certified
08 February, 2016John West Australia, WWF Australia and the Marine Stewardship Council have come together to help end unsustainable fishing methods within Australia's canned tuna industry.
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.
