Waste & Environmental Management Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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Minerals industry supports national tyre product stewardship scheme 1/24/2014

The Minerals Council of Australia has welcomed the recent launch of the National Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme by the Minister for the Environment, the Hon Greg Hunt MP.

Weather monitoring stations used to optimise feedlot productivity 1/21/2014

Monitoring the weather in your intensive livestock operation with an Environdata weather station, can save you money, boost profits and increase productivity.

Tax tips for Australian businesses 1/21/2014

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a new campaign to help Australian businesses meet their tax obligations.

How to generate electricity from even small amounts of process gas? 1/16/2014

The innovative DEPRAG turbine generator proves itself as an important component in the fight against climate change.

Reporting obligations for importers and exporters 1/14/2014

A company that failed to report its imports and exports of ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases – and equipment containing those gases – has been found to have ...

Our future: hotter than expected 1/3/2014

Global average temperatures will rise at least 4°C by 2100 and potentially more than 8°C by 2200 if carbon dioxide emissions are not reduced, according to new research published in ...

3.6 million Australians 'exposed' to workplace carcinogens 12/27/2013

Australian researchers have found that a staggering 40 per cent of workers are exposed to cancer-causing agents in their current jobs, with men at higher risk than women.

Securing Australia's manufacturing future 12/19/2013

Australia has a strong manufacturing history and will have a strong manufacturing future, according to Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane and the Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

Reaching its limits: can the global economy keep growing? 12/19/2013

In 1972 a group of scientists, known collectively as the Club of Rome, constructed a detailed mathematical model to test whether population growth and economic development could ...

Public comment sought on new energy policy issues paper 12/19/2013

Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane has released an issues paper to begin consultation on the Australian government's energy white paper.

Mining in 2014: is the boom really over? 12/16/2013

It's been one of the most often posed questions in industry circles in 2013, with industry, government, media, analysts and lobbyists failing to reach consensus – is Australia's ...

Helping miners reach 'Goldilocks' water management state 12/11/2013

The coal mining industry will be better equipped to manage water and deal with extreme weather events, thanks to a new model developed by CSIRO.

Flying the flag: Australia 10th in World's Most Valuable Nation Brands 12/10/2013

Australia has moved up to tenth position in the Nation Brand 2013 Study by leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, with its Brand Value growing to US$1.257 billion.

Helping miners find the right water balance 12/5/2013

The coal mining industry will be better equipped to manage water and deal with extreme weather events, thanks to a new model developed by CSIRO.

Christmas shoppers encouraged to celebrate local products, produce 12/5/2013

The Australian Made Campaign is urging shoppers seeking out local products and produce this Christmas to look for the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo.

Keeping ahead of the weather to save energy 12/2/2013

University of Adelaide engineering research is promising significant reductions in the energy use of commercial buildings by modelling and predicting temperature changes within a ...

Aust's electricity consumption fallen 'significantly' 11/29/2013

An unprecedented 4.5 per cent fall in electricity consumption nationwide has contributed to Australia's emissions total remaining constant for several years, according to an expert ...

National push for more urban green space starts in Sydney 11/28/2013

New projects at UTS and in the Ultimo precinct are showcased among some of Australia's most inspiring examples of future green space by a new national initiative launched in Sydney. ...

'One-stop-shop' petroleum plan released for public comment 11/26/2013

The Australian government has made significant progress on establishing a 'one-stop-shop' environmental approval process for offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage activities ...

ARENA support to 'help put power' in the hands of communities 11/21/2013

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced funding for a UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures project to catalyse community renewables in Australia following strong interest ...

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