Businesses have been given the opportunity to review and, if needed, improve their environmental performance ahead of a likely site…[Read More]
Sustainable practices
Energy efficient buildings cut Sydney’s emissions
Published: September 20, 2013
Sydney’s major commercial office landlords are saving more than $25 million a year on their electricity bills, thanks to more…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Are you eligible for funding to improve resource efficiency and reduce costs?
Published: September 13, 2013
Sustainable Victoria’s Smarter Resources, Smarter Business (SRSB) Program is investing $14 million over 5 years to assist industry sectors across…[Read More]
Progress report on Carbon Farming Initiative – released
Published: September 12, 2013
The Clean Energy Regulator has released a fact sheet on the progress of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI): The First…[Read More]
Draft Guideline on Energy from Waste – comment sought
Published: September 12, 2013
EPA Victoria has released a draft guideline on Energy from Waste that outlines how the Environment Protection Act 1970 and…[Read More]
WA’s first large scale waste-to-energy plant approved
Published: September 12, 2013
The WA Government has approved WAs first large scale waste-to-energy plant. The New Energy’s Boodarie facility is expected to process…[Read More]
University of Queensland unveils new carbon neutral building
Published: August 30, 2013
A $32 million building which meets the world’s most advanced levels of sustainability was officially opened at the University of…[Read More]
Environmental upgrade agreements for Newcastle
Published: August 30, 2013
The City of Newcastle has launched a finance scheme for commercial and industrial building owners who want to undertake environmental…[Read More]
Recycling grants available
Published: August 30, 2013
The Victorian Government has announced the $1 million Regional Public Place Recycling Grants program. Victorian Minister for Environment and…[Read More]
Mine fined due to insufficient sediment controls
Published: August 23, 2013
Coal and Allied Operations Pty Ltd, which manages a coal mine for Rio Tinto in the Hunter Valley of NSW,…[Read More]
