State of the Forests Report 2013 shows no reduction in areas of multiple-use forests
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed the release of the State of the Forests Report 2013 (SOFR 2013), which confirmed Australia’s status...
RMIT University launches $98 million sustainability project
RMIT University yesterday unveiled its $98 million Sustainable Urban Precincts Project (SUPP), aimed at cutting energy and water use as well as greenhouse gas...
Innovation and open markets key to meeting global energy demands
BHP Billiton says innovation, good governance, open markets and improved access to diverse sources of energy are the key components to achieving sustainable energy...
Downer Infrastructure completes $10 million asphalt plant upgrade
Downer Infrastructure has completed the $10 million upgrade on its Bli Bli asphalt plant as the company continues to develop its “greener future” policy.
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New Upsolar smart array to power Hilton Manufacturing facility in Dondenong
Upsolar, a leading international provider of solar PV modules, has announced the completion of the 98.6-kW rooftop project atop a Hilton Manufacturing facility in...
Elletra products ‘switch’ to green power
Elletra Products, one of the leaders in lighting and metal production business, has decided to adopt green energy as primary power source to run...
Victoria Carpets and Moonee Valley City Council collect Premier’s top sustainability honours
This year’s Premier's Sustainability Awards have seen Victoria Carpets from Dandenong and Moonee Valley City Council collect top honours at the event held on...
Tindo Solar wins contract for pilot solar project
Australian solar module manufacturer Tindo Solar has won a contract to deliver modules for a pilot solar project for not-for-project housing in South Australia.
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Manufacturers and environmental organisations react to Target’s policy change on plastic bags
Target Australia’s recent step backward on its sustainability measures has prompted manufacturers of bioplastics to voice out their opinions on the impact that packaging...
Survey finds many Australian businesses unable to reduce carbon intensity on first year of...
A survey of about 400 Australian businesses in the manufacturing, services and construction sectors found that 70% of the participants had not reduced their...
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
