Over thirty businesses and organisations have saved $6.3 million annually, according to the NSW Government, by taking part in its…[Read More]
Sustainable practices
Qantas offsets carbon emission
Published: July 27, 2012
Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus has announced a partnership between Qantas and RM Williams to…[Read More]
QLD EcoBiz rebate silently dropped
Published: July 13, 2012
The QLD Government has apparently dropped its rebate scheme attached to the ecoBiz program. Rebates of up to $150,000 were…[Read More]
SA recycling efforts hit record levels
Published: July 6, 2012
South Australians diverted more than 4.3 million tonnes of material from landfill in the past financial year. Minister for…[Read More]
Hunter businesses cut costs through efficiency programs
Published: July 6, 2012
NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has praised efficient Hunter businesses. “An impressive 1,526 local businesses are together saving $9.57 million…[Read More]
Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Amendment (Scheme Enhancements) Bill 2012
Published: June 29, 2012
The national Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme has been enhanced with the passage through Parliament this week of…[Read More]
Eight companies breach Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards laws
Published: June 29, 2012
Under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Act, the WELS Regulator, within the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population…[Read More]
Opportunities and case studies for landfill emissions reduction
Published: June 29, 2012
Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus recently told a group of local councils about the…[Read More]
Industry Recycling Materials Specification Manual to be revised
Published: June 29, 2012
The Industry Recycling Materials Specification Manual is currently being revised and updated by the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) to…[Read More]
Solar credits multiplier and REC Registry
Published: June 29, 2012
The solar credits multiplier for small-scale solar pane, wind, and hydro systems is reducing from 3 to 2 for eligible…[Read More]
