Why existing buildings are the Holy Grail of waste minimisation
03 August, 2015 by Tony Arnel, Global Director of Sustainability, Norman Disney & Young | Supplied by: Norman Disney & YoungIf you're on the hunt for Australia's greenest buildings, start with the ones that already exist — says Tony Arnel, Global Director of Sustainability, Norman Disney & Young.
NZ updates Green Star rating tool
31 July, 2015The New Zealand Green Building Council has undertaken a major review of Green Star, working alongside industry to review four key categories of the sustainability rating system: Innovation, Energy, Water and Materials.
Crystal sponges to clean up waste
30 July, 2015A research collaboration led by CSIRO has developed sponge-like crystals that clean up contaminants in industrial waste and soil.
Engineers challenged to build vertical gardens
30 July, 2015Participants in the Vertical Farming design challenge will build indoor vertical gardens using IoT technologies and methods that have the potential to change how food is produced around the world.
What do you know about your water supply?
28 July, 2015The 2015 Australian Water Survey asks respondents what they think and know about water in Australia. The information provided will assist in engaging and empowering communities to help make sure that water is readily available and protected in the future.
Australian Renewable Energy Mapping Infrastructure (AREMI)
28 July, 2015 | Supplied by: National ICT Australia LtdThe Australian Renewable Energy Mapping Infrastructure is a NICTA-led project providing free, open access to spatial data for the renewable energy industry. The infrastructure provides a one-stop shop for all open geospatial data relevant to the energy sector from government, industry and research.
Businesses want government to show leadership on sustainability
28 July, 2015New Zealand businesses want the government to show greater leadership around carbon, waste and water issues, a University of Waikato study has found.
$155,000 in funding for 38 community groups
27 July, 2015The SUEZ environnement Community Grants have been awarded for 2015, recognising 38 community groups across Australia with over $155,000 in funding to help realise their project dreams.
Sticky tape could help to develop thinner solar cells
23 July, 2015Scientists have used sticky tape to create atom-thick layers of phosphorus, called phosphorene, whose properties could open the door to ultrathin and ultralight solar cells and LEDs.
Labor's plan for a 50% renewable energy target
22 July, 2015 by Lauren DavisOpposition Leader Bill Shorten has announced an ambitious plan for Australia's future electricity mix, stating that a Labor government will commit to at least 50% renewables by 2030.
Kiwi students compete to save energy
22 July, 2015Two student accommodation facilities at the Victoria University of Wellington have been pitted against each other in a competition to see which can save the most power compared to the previous year's usage.
Push to reform the electricity market
20 July, 2015The Property Council of Australia, the Total Environment Centre and the City of Sydney are asking the Australian Energy Market Commission to change the rules that govern the electricity market.
Plastics Project is a success thanks to citizen scientists
16 July, 2015Since Australia Day, citizen scientists in Sydney's Sutherland Shire have been collecting plastic from the local beaches and waterways — and contributing to important research in the process.
Conference on climate-resilient primary industries
16 July, 2015The Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CCRSPI) will be holding its flagship conference from 18–19 November at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf, Sydney.
Commonwealth Bank Place adds 6 Star Green Star - Performance rating
14 July, 2015 | Supplied by: LendleaseCommonwealth Bank Place has received a 6 Star Green Star - Performance rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), adding to its 6 Star Design, As-Built and Interiors certifications.
