SustainabilityMatters News

PM award recognises water-efficient businesses

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:49:07 +0000

The Prime Minister's Water Wise Award recognises water-efficiency excellence by the commercial and industrial sectors. Projects will need to demonstrate notable recent water savings and a reduction of water use in comparison to other similar facilities.

NSW government support for solar goes gross

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:13:38 +0000

NSW is set to adopt a gross feed-in tariff to support the growth of the renewable energy industry in the state. The policy, which has long been advocated by the sector, was announced by the NSW government today.

Risk modelling shows crunch time for climate change action is at hand

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:19:40 +0000

New modelling shows that a better than even chance of avoiding 2 degree warming is still possible, but only if agreement is reached and implemented within the next 12 months, researchers from Victoria University have warned.

$20.6m in Climate Ready grants to support 324 jobs

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:11:46 +0000

Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has announced $20.6 million in grants to 32 businesses for projects supporting around 324 green jobs under the Rudd government's Climate Ready program.

Green manufacturing no pie in the sky for Aussie baking icon

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:01:29 +0000

In a world where navigating the carbon jungle is often considered as ‘just too hard’, a century-old family firm has been rewarded for getting excited about sustainability.

ACCC allows council waste management plan

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:21:41 +0000

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will allow four southern Sydney councils to provide residual waste transfer, processing and disposal services in their local government areas via a joint tender and contract process.

Charging towards an electric future

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:27:20 +0000

The wheels are now in motion for the rollout of electric vehicle charging stations for the Australian market with the announcement of an exclusive distribution agreement between a locally owned business and a world-leading, US-based technology company.

Ministers support industry waste partnership

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:43:07 +0000

A communiqué by Australia’s Environment Ministers outlining a comprehensive long-term national waste strategy has been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).

Collaboration to penetrate high-end packaging market

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:29:53 +0000

Plantic, a company engaged in the development and commercialisation of biodegradable plastics from naturally occurring high amylose starch, has announced a formal collaboration with German packaging supplier Kesko.

Plastic milk bottle wash and recycling facility for NZ South Island

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:06:18 +0000

A world-class commercial plastic milk bottle wash and recycling facility, serving communities across the whole of the South Island of New Zealand, has been officially opened by the Hon Dr Nick Smith, Minister for the Environment. The plant was commissioned in August and is now processing 600 kg of milk bottles per hour or 100,000 bottles per day.

Austrade highlights Australian water management skills to American delegation

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:40:03 +0000

A water delegation of prominent officials from the US and Mexico has been assembled by the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) to showcase Australian expertise in water conservation, management, policy and product development across Australia from 9-20 November.

Waste exchange program targets significant industrial hub

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:22:37 +0000

Parramatta and Auburn City Councils are encouraging businesses in one of Sydney’s most significant industrial hubs to take part in a new waste exchange program designed to reduce landfill and enhance inter-business community relationships.

Government welcomes revamped standards process

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:27:54 +0000

Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has welcomed a revised business model for Standards Australia, which restores support for the development of standards in the public interest.

Australians want more container recycling options

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:31:22 +0000

According to a new study, Australians are looking for more container recycling facilities, especially when they are away from home.

RSTechED 2009 delivers information excellence

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:25:57 +0000

Rockwell Automation hosted its 10th annual RSTechED educational forum in Sydney and Melbourne during early October, giving attendees information and insight into today’s business information challenges.

Flemington backs a winner in glass recycling

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:13:35 +0000

The equivalent of half a million champagne bottles is expected to be recycled at this week’s Spring Racing Carnival at Flemington.

$16.4m for 37 grants to cut office emissions

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:07:48 +0000

Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has announced 37 green building projects that will cut greenhouse gas emissions by around 38,000 tonnes a year.

Victoria's Western Water wins national 2009 water-saving award

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:11:05 +0000

Victorian Water Corporation's Western Water was successful at the recent national 2009 savewater! awards, winning the prestigious Government - Water Corporations award for its work in developing a state-of-the-art dual pipe recycled water scheme at the Eynesbury Township.

Industry expert joins Acciona Agua Australian team

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:53:40 +0000

Acciona Agua has announced the appointment of Brian Nicholas as Director - Business Development in Australia.

Australian Sustainable Cities winner for 2009

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:08:46 +0000

The City of Canada Bay, NSW, is the winner of the Keep Australia Beautiful Australian Sustainable Cities Awards, announced in Canberra last week.