SustainabilityMatters News

Grundfos announces first global GreenPlumbers partnership

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:49:53 +0000

Grundfos Pumps has joined with GreenPlumbers to help guide and support improved water and energy conservation practices.

Australia's energy use has increased

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:22:53 +0000

Australia's total energy use has increased by 15% over the last six years, according to a report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Mobile phone recycling awards

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:11:53 +0000

Moonee Valley City Council and Eurobodalla Shire Council were joint winners of the prestigious ‘National Excellence Award’ for mobile phone recycling at the 2009 MobileMuster Local Government Awards.

Permafrost melt poses major climate change threat

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:19:20 +0000

New research shows that carbon stored in high-altitude frozen soils is double that of previous estimates.

Vote on Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme delayed

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:25:26 +0000

The vote on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) legislation has been delayed by the Senate till 13 August.

IT students first in green revolution

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:23:56 +0000

Box Hill Institute’s new ‘Green IT’ students will be the first in Australia fully prepared to manage the government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme when it comes into effect in the near future. The Vocational Graduate Certificate in ICT Sustainability, teaching IT graduates how to implement sustainable IT initiatives, will be launched at Box Hill Institute on 25 August.

Watersave Australia nominated finalist in national environmental awards

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:40:33 +0000

Sydney-based sustainable-solutions provider, Watersave Australia, has been nominated as a finalist in two categories of the 2009 Banksia Environmental Foundation National Awards.

Industry alliance announced

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:01:16 +0000

IBM in the US has announced an industry alliance with key leaders in metering, monitoring, automation, data communications, software and analytics to provide smart solutions for energy, water, waste and greenhouse gas management.

Water Market Rules and Water Charge Rules commence

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:04:53 +0000

The Water Market Rules 2009 and Water Charge (Termination Fees) Rules 2009 have come into effect after being registered by the Minister for Climate Change and Water in accordance with the Water Act 2007.

Water treatment facility earns two APWA awards

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:41:58 +0000

The Black & Veatch-designed Geneva Water Treatment Facility was named a 2009 Project of the Year Award winner and a Public Works Project Excellence Award winner by the Chicago Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA).

Biodiesel boost

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:14:13 +0000

A grants program for biodiesel production will kickstart the biodiesel industry in New Zealand, according to Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee.

Assessment framework for certifications schemes

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:12:10 +0000

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released its new Assessment Framework for Forest Management Certification Schemes, as part of its ongoing review of the Green Star environmental rating tools for buildings.

Collaboration to deliver carbon accounting solution

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:44:27 +0000

EDS and SAP Australia and New Zealand have announced an initiative that will provide a new carbon accounting solution to make it easier for Australian companies to comply with new federal government emissions guidelines.

Recycling made easier in major Lend Lease shopping centres

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:31:33 +0000

Shoppers and shopping centre staff will now be able to recycle efficiently and effectively while away from home thanks to a new industry-funded initiative between the Packaging Stewardship Forum (PSF) of the Australian Food and Grocery Council and Lend Lease Retail.

Winners of NSW Compost Leadership Awards announced

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:42:35 +0000

The winners of the 2009 NSW Compost Leadership Awards were announced at the NSW Compost Ball in Orange. The major award, 'Leadership in the Recycled Organics Industry', was won by SITA Environmental Solutions for its new SAWT facility in Kemps Creek, NSW.

Ancient eruptions warn of climate change and mass extinctions

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:38:17 +0000

A Curtin University of Technology researcher has shown that some ancient periods of massive volcanic eruptions released greenhouse gases so quickly that they caused rapid climate change and mass extinctions.

RET draft legislation

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:05:59 +0000

The government has released exposure draft legislation for the expanded Renewable Energy Target (RET) which will allow for the creation of 'Solar Credits' for small-scale solar, wind and hydro systems installed from 9 June 2009.

Insulation installer register now open

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:26:47 +0000

Environment Minister Peter Garrett has invited eligible businesses from around the country to register for the Australian government’s ceiling insulation program Installer Provider Register.

Environmental award for energy-efficient products and solutions

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:23:28 +0000

The 2009 Green Excellence Environmental Activism Award, conferred annually for centrifugal pumps by the global consultancy company Frost & Sullivan, was received by KSB in the British capital.

CBD building keeps 91% of waste out of landfill

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:21:20 +0000

Sydney recycler WSN Environmental Solutions has achieved great success in the first year of its GreenStep contract with the Gateway building in Sydney, with its resource recovery program keeping 91% of the building’s waste out of landfill.