Australia Environment News

RACV Redspot ran a survey to find out what are the worst congested roads according to their users. Find out more here.

A new eco-painting company specialising in NO VOC painting products launches on the Gold Coast, Australia. The company, Mr Green Stuff, offers environmentally friendly green painting services to the Gold Coast, Tweed Coast and Tweed Valley regions.

Greenfleet has registered the FIRST Carbon Sequestration & Forestry Right and Forest Carbon Right on title under the Climate Change Act 2011 (VIC), securing an anticipated 30,660t CO2-e over 20 years, protecting the forest and carbon for 100 years.

Eco-friendly fertiliser start-up, Espressogrow, has announced today that the company has entered into a five-year strategic relationship with powerful Republic of Korea conglomerate, Aekyung Group

The health landscape is changing. Infectious diseases are rapidly being overtaken by non-communicable diseases as leading causes of death. Chronic conditions such as heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) now topping the list.

Eco-friendly fertilizer startup, Espressogrow has received a green light letter from United Kingdom Trade and Investment (UKTI) which will see UKTI actively represent Espressogrow’s entry into the key markets of the United Kingdom and Europe.

Mattress Gator is a unique business that has invested in the latest green technologies to reduce the flow of mattress components into landfill.

Wasabi Warriors are currently looking for environmentally responsible builders that can help them eat good, do good and feel good.

BRISBANE - At a crucial time in the federal government’s marine planning process, a poll commissioned by the Queensland Conservation Council demonstrates strong support for a marine national park in Australia’s Coral Sea.

During October ESdat Environmental Database Software is to be presented at the RemTech conference in Banff, Canada as part of their regular rounds to visit existing users and market ESdat in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto.

Leading Australian geothermal energy consultancy HDR (www.hotdryrocks.com) has appointed geothermal advocate Lawrence Molloy to drive new business development.

Placefocus announces Urban design and Placemaking Book launch.

RACV Redspot ran a survey to find out what are the worst congested roads according to their users. Find out more here.

A new eco-painting company specialising in NO VOC painting products launches on the Gold Coast, Australia. The company, Mr Green Stuff, offers environmentally friendly green painting services to the Gold Coast, Tweed Coast and Tweed Valley regions.

Lightning Brokers, a pharmacy and health store brokerage, has just brought on board the Natural Secrets Goatsmilk Soap range. The new brand means another healthy and environmentally friendly product for the Lightning Brokers brand range.

Greenfleet has registered the FIRST Carbon Sequestration & Forestry Right and Forest Carbon Right on title under the Climate Change Act 2011 (VIC), securing an anticipated 30,660t CO2-e over 20 years, protecting the forest and carbon for 100 years.

Eco-friendly fertiliser start-up, Espressogrow, has announced today that the company has entered into a five-year strategic relationship with powerful Republic of Korea conglomerate, Aekyung Group

How did an image-obsessed shopaholic become an environmentalist and learn to achieve sustainability with style? Lisa Heinze shares her personal journey in her new book Sustainability with Style.

Kimberley Whale Watching congratulates the Western Australian State Government on the creation of the Camden Sound Marine Park on the Kimberley coast covering an area of nearly 7,000km2.

Global Environmental Consultancies and Site Holders, ERM, Golder Associates, AECOM, Parsons Brinkerhoff, Tetra-Tech, Tata Steel, Origin Energy, and Centennial Coal use ESdat environmental data management software as their system of choice

Unforseen uptake in rooftop solar across Australia has led some state governments to abandon rebates programs early, but the industry won’t go down without a fight. Can the recent success of solar leasing be translated to the Australian market?

Licensees using the environmental data management system ESdat are ready to comply with the new POEO Act obligations.

The health landscape is changing. Infectious diseases are rapidly being overtaken by non-communicable diseases as leading causes of death. Chronic conditions such as heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) now topping the list.

A data management system should automate tasks eliminating the time and the need to manually manipulate data. In a recent survey, most users of the ESdat system saved over 40% of their office time working with their data.

Today’s world is expanding in complexity at the speed of light and consuming resources at an ever increasing rate

Varanasi Estate (a company dedicated to social responsibility and improvement initiatives), recently launched its new website to improve its presence all over the globe.

The Sydney Lyric Theatre recently replaced all of their Incandescent based light bulbs into the more environment and eye friendly, LED light bulbs courtesy of www.LiquidLEDs.com.au

Cincom Systems is hosting a daylong workshop on harnessing the power of Lean manufacturing principles to produce environmentally sustainable results, “Use Lean to Go GREEN.”

Don't be fooled - a vote for Labor or the Greens is a vote for MORE heavy industrial pollution in the Port River - and more harm to the dolphins.

Eco-friendly fertilizer startup, Espressogrow has received a green light letter from United Kingdom Trade and Investment (UKTI) which will see UKTI actively represent Espressogrow’s entry into the key markets of the United Kingdom and Europe.

Tankless Hot Water Systems the provider of instant hot water systems in the country, recently unveiled their new website. Customers can choose hot water taps for their homes and these can be easily purchased using this website.

ESdat Environmental Data Management Software Version 4.3 has recently been released by Earth Science Information Systems adding a number of enhancements to their flagship software.

Mattress Gator is a unique business that has invested in the latest green technologies to reduce the flow of mattress components into landfill.

Enhance the grandeur of your home with Sir Walter Turfs..Turf and lawns can brighten the air around your home in a delightful way. Imagine walking out of your home into lush green grass right outside your door.

Deflecta announces that bacteria breeding in concrete could be affecting environmental health of hospitals, medical centres and aged-care facilities. Company warns of health hazard for staff, patients and residents.

Wasabi Warriors are currently looking for environmentally responsible builders that can help them eat good, do good and feel good.

Wasabi Warriors has begun the search for dynamic individuals to join our Business Warriors to eat good, do good and feel good.

Australian researchers will unveil cutting-edge viticulture and winemaking findings, when Hobart hosts the 8th International Cool Climate Symposium for Viticulture and Oenology (31 January-4 February 2012).

Wednesday, November 02, 2011 - MAD Australia Productions making behind the scenes documentary on wildlife and portrait photographer Shannon Plummer, to help save the Tasmanian Devil.

Do something different this Christmas. Why chop down a pine tree to decorate, then die in a couple of weeks – start a new tradition and plant native trees with Greenfleet instead!

BRISBANE - At a crucial time in the federal government’s marine planning process, a poll commissioned by the Queensland Conservation Council demonstrates strong support for a marine national park in Australia’s Coral Sea.

Two of the Hunter Valley’s leading winemakers, Bruce Tyrrell and Brian McGuigan, have strongly refuted comments by the former NSW premier, Nick Greiner, that coal seam gas production and winemaking can operate side by side.

2012 Diary geared for surfers, artist and nature lovers readies for launch.

Alby Mangels engages a new generation. Watch his wild adventures again and again with the DVD collection of his travels. Bookland will exclusively distribute the whole collection which is available right now!

Two orangutans, who started their life in the wilds of Borneo, but ended up as pets in Sumatra have returned home.

Due to the ongoing and resolute demand from his unwavering die-hard fans around the world Alby Mangels returns with the films that aired to some of the highest ratings ever achieved around the globe.

The simple chore of washing the car can have a serious impact on our waterways and marine wildlife.

During October ESdat Environmental Database Software is to be presented at the RemTech conference in Banff, Canada as part of their regular rounds to visit existing users and market ESdat in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto.

GreenBizCheck invites Gold Coast Business Owners and business environmental professionals to a sustainability forum from 4:30-7pm 19 October, 2011 at the Prana Centre in Nerang.

Environmental data management software is an efficient way to handle large amounts of data generated with the adoption of environmental standards like ISO 14001.

ESdat Data Management software has been used to manage and report on large datasets generated from an investigation of groundwater contamination on an industrial facility in Adelaide.

GreenBizCheck will be bringing their two (2) day Sustainability Course to Melbourne from 3-4 October 2011.

A library of regulatory environmental standards are now available online free at the ESdat web site (www.esdat.net). ESdat users can automatically import data, and select guidelines against which the data is to be compared.

A recent survey shows that 100% of environmental and geological professionals saved time when using Esdat Environmental Data Software with over 50% achieving time savings of at least 40%.

Greenfleet today welcomes the passage of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) legislation - the much anticipated program to accredit, register and trade carbon offsets from improved land management practices around Australia.

In the last quarter of a century we have cushioned ourselves away from the natural environment, especially with our children. Spending more time indoors in front of the TV and computers, are we forgetting how to connect with our natural world?

Whatever your view on climate change – and, frankly, it’s hard to believe there are still naysayers on that topic – there is little argument that as the world population rockets to nine billion by 2040 there is going to be scarce resources.

With the introduction of the Carbon Tax from July next year, the majority of experts are predicting an indirect financial impact to many businesses. An information session will be held by GreenBizCheck on the Carbon Tax and possible implications.

Companies interested in negating their carbon emissions will benefit from environmental certification company, GreenBizCheck's new website www.reducesaveoffset.com which provides a detailed, free summary of carbon offset programs.

Spiritual connections of the ancient tribes move this tale along.

West End, Queensland author Martin Know has released an outstanding book of speculative political fiction titled THE GRASS IS ALWAYS BROWNER.

Leading Australian geothermal energy consultancy HDR (www.hotdryrocks.com) has appointed geothermal advocate Lawrence Molloy to drive new business development.