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There is a new project to set up rehoming centres for research animals in Australia. Go to the web page and read the downloadable white paper on the new Liberty movement to find out more.
Banksia provides collective insight and recognition
The latest iteration of arguably our most prestigious national environmental awards, from the Banksia Foundation, took place at an all-day affair on 13 November in Sydney. Building on last year’s initiative to communicate the collective wisdom that is generated through the Banksia Awards program, the team led by Graz von Egmond, organised a range of […]
Ultimo-Pyrmont, a hub of innovation in waste and recycling
Attracting both attention and recognition are a number of projects taking a more sustainable approach to waste management, recycling and upcycling in the Ultimo-Pyrmont (UP) precinct of Sydney. The Green Globe Awards, run by the NSW Office of Environment & Heritage (OEH), recently shortlisted a number of projects, including some from participants in the Smart […]
There’s good business in climate change
A growing number of Australia’s largest companies are taking a strategic position on climate change. Recognising not only the risks to be managed, there is increasing interest in the opportunities for business growth: with potential new products, services and markets opening up as the world’s major economies pursue their targets to decarbonise. To support this […]
Free online tools for better waste management
Earlier this year the Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) released a Waste from Strip Out Guidelines Toolset to promote continuous improvement for reporting and managing strip out operations. The toolset includes a Waste Management Plan and a Reprocessor Facility Directory. These tools encourage consistent reporting alongside transparency and accountability of the removed materials from commercial offices […]
New maps identify opps for renewables
Interactive maps of Australia’s electricity grid will help identify the most valuable locations to invest in renewable energy and demand management within the grid. The online resources, developed by the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney, fill an information gap by providing clear, consistent and timely information on where alternatives […]