Design software to empower environmental entrepreneurs
10 December, 2015The Autodesk Entrepreneur Impact Program enables start-up companies who innovate for positive environmental or social impact to apply for free access to Autodesk software so they can get to market faster.
Melbourne models climate risks for infrastructure planning
08 December, 2015The City of Melbourne has developed an innovative tool that will allow the city to predict the impact of extreme climate events and prepare for the city through investments in smart infrastructure.
Toyota dealers drive energy-saving efforts
04 December, 2015Since 2008, Toyota dealers around New Zealand have been taking part in a nationwide drive to improve resource efficiency and save on business costs.
Reduce Your Juice trial a success for energy savings
04 December, 2015Brisbane's new energy-saving program, 'Reduce Your Juice', has successfully concluded initial trials, with participants in the trials reporting power bill savings of more than 18%.
The inaugural Renewable Cities Forum is coming in 2016
03 December, 2015Exhibition and Trade Fairs has announced the inaugural Renewable Cities Forum 2016 — a two-day forum for local government and industry to showcase and share the plans, achievements and challenges of Australian cities moving to renewable and innovative energy systems for electricity and public transport.
Carbon nitrites for CO2 capture and conversion
03 December, 2015Professor Ajayan Vinu will lead UniSA's Future Industries Institute in a project that aims to remove carbon dioxide gases from the atmosphere and convert them into green energy.
CDP issues 2015 Climate Change Report
02 December, 2015CDP has issued its annual Climate Change Report, revealing the extent to which corporations have shifted their strategies over the past five years to become part of the solution to the climate challenge.
Energy in education
02 December, 2015CSR Bradford has launched the 'Energy in Education Program' — an initiative to help Australian schools save on their energy bills and teach students about smarter energy management.
Microbeads and the need for a national ban
01 December, 2015 by Mike Ritchie, Director, MRA Consulting GroupSmall bits of plastic like microbeads, found in common cosmetics such as face washes, exfoliants and toothpastes, have been wreaking havoc on waterways and soil systems across the world.
Energy efficiency education for engineers
30 November, 2015A national tertiary team has created a web-based package of learning resources for engineering lecturers and their students, focusing on energy efficiency education.
The Greens' plan for 90% renewables by 2030
26 November, 2015The Australian Greens have released their plan to ensure that, by 2030, Australia's energy generation is at least 90% renewable and twice as efficient as today.
GBCA CEO wins International Leadership Award
25 November, 2015Romilly Madew, the CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), has been honoured with an International Leadership Award.
Plants-to-fuel project wins IChemE design prize
23 November, 2015Engineering students from Imperial College London have won the IChemE 2015 Macnab-Lacey Student Design Prize, awarded annually to the student design project that best shows how the principles of chemical engineering practice can contribute to a more sustainable world.
A housing development fit for a prince
20 November, 2015Prince Charles has wound up his Australian tour, but not before turning the first sod on what is said to be Australia's most sustainable housing development.
Addressing shortfalls in Australian building processes
20 November, 2015Australia needs to adopt a new attitude towards high-performance buildings if we are to catch up with the rest of the developed world, according to building products company CSR.
