Industrial applications for safflower oil
13 July, 2015GO Resources has licensed CSIRO to commercialise its technology for the production of super-high oleic safflower oil (SHOSO) — a plant-sourced alternative to petroleum-based raw materials and traditional sources of oleic acid (an industrially significant fatty acid).
A Tram Tracker and free bikes at Riverside residential development
13 July, 2015Riverside Group has introduced 'Tram Tracker' information to the ground floor lobbies of its Jaques residential development in Richmond, as well as a free bicycle with every apartment.
Cheaper, greener biodegradable plastic
10 July, 2015Researchers have developed a way to produce the bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) in a simpler and more waste-free way.
NABERSNZ renewed until 2020
09 July, 2015The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority in New Zealand has renewed the licence for the NABERS environmental program until 2020.
Water Challenge winners creating a climate-resilient Australia
09 July, 2015The third annual Australia-Netherlands Water Challenge was held earlier this year — the result of a knowledge exchange partnership initiated between Australia and the Netherlands following the Queensland floods in 2011.
SUEZ environnement's new management team
08 July, 2015Utility company SUEZ environnement has announced several management changes, with Mark Venhoek set to commence as the company's chief executive officer in Australia as of 1 September 2015.
Electricity emissions and demand are both increasing
07 July, 2015pitt&sherry's latest Carbon Emissions Index (CEDEX) Update reveals a return to increasing demand for electricity in Australia for the first time in five years.
World Resources Forum calls for a more competitive Australia
07 July, 2015The World Resources Forum Asia Pacific, held in Sydney during June, concluded that Australia needs to make some changes if it is to remain globally competitive and prosperous post-boom.
All-Energy Australia 2015 program released
07 July, 2015All-Energy Australia's 2015 program will focus on the themes of technology and innovation, featuring experts and leading exhibitors from across the global clean energy sector.
Wine industry's environmental program under new management
06 July, 2015New arrangements for the wine industry's national environmental assurance program have been announced, with management of the program transferring from the Winemakers' Federation of Australia to the Australian Wine Research Institute.
Water sources web portal now open
01 July, 2015The Bureau of Meteorology has launched Climate Resilient Water Sources — an interactive website providing comprehensive mapping and information of desalinated and recycled water sources for over 350 sites across Australia.
Materials manufacturing with micro-explosions
30 June, 2015Laser-induced micro-explosions in silicon have been used to create exotic new materials — a technique which could lead to the simple creation and manufacture of superconductors or high-efficiency solar cells and light sensors.
Three more chances to win a 2015 Banksia Sustainability Award
29 June, 2015Entrants in the Banksia Sustainability Awards now have even more chances to win, with the 2015 award featuring three new categories.
Deal reached on RET cut — but not everyone's happy
29 June, 2015 by Lauren DavisThe long-debated legislation to cut Australia's Renewable Energy Target (RET), and to list native wood waste as a possible fuel source, passed an extended sitting of the Senate on Tuesday night.
Registrations open for All-Energy Australia 2015
26 June, 2015Registrations are open for All-Energy Australia 2015, the renewable energy exhibition and conference taking place in Melbourne from 7-8 October.
