Australia Environment News

BuyMyTronics Australia, a web based company that pays cash for consumer electronics to keep them out of landfills and fight eWaste, has launched its new Australia-wide operation based out of Sydney

Placefocus announces Urban design and Placemaking Book launch.

With the end of the financial year passing by once again, it has come down to companies to measure how successful they have been over the last 12 months and where they stand in their market.

The Visi platform is the next evolution in visual communication, and is capable of delivering solutions in both the physical and virtual environment in 3D.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology reported that Autumn 2011 was the 2nd coldest on record and 4th wettest, in such conditions many homes are seeing an increase in dampness and mould growth.

The last days of the End of Financial Year Sale at Sounds Like Home are on. The chance to get Recycled Teak Furniture discounted by 70% ends on Sunday.

The viability of renewable energy production has gained a significant boost from a world-first technology developed by an innovative Australian company.

On World Environment Day, Sunday 5 June, visitors to the Cape Otway Centre for Conservation Ecology (COCCE) in Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road will have the chance to meet three rare Tiger Quolls.

You can now compare the costs and energy consumption of the existing Halogen lights in your home or office to LED Lights.

RWS has been riding the wave of success over the last year with their Rain Return running off the production line and straight into people’s home helping them become more water efficient and due to the times more cost effective.

Renewable Water Solutions (RWS), DTB’s environmentally friendly division for rain water harvesting projects has hit youtube with its new and educational Rain Return video

TIN - The International Network has started a petition to stop three mines in the Tarkine. The Tarkine is an expansive wild area in Tasmania with Australia's largest temperate rainforest. Mining this area would have devastating effects.

Finding those high point words from low point letters has never been easier on Wordwaves.com

The Foundation for IT Sustainability (FFITS) has been shortlisted as “NGO of the Year” for the prestigious BusinessGreen Leaders Awards.

Coming on the back of the Australian Government’s announcement of a National Tourism Accreditation Framework, the marriage of the Accommodation Association of Australia and EarthCheck sends strong signals that something big is afoot.

In the wake of devastating floods, cyclones and radioactive leaks, a special website has been launched to help coastal communities and tourism operators find ways to help marine environments recover.

With Earth Hour fast approaching what would happen if there was only one light left on in Australia on March 26th?

You can reduce or eliminate your power bill by making a homemade magnetic generator. This device uses strategically placed magnets to induce permanent motion, and can be efficiently used to power your home with almost zero costs on your side.

The damage caused by the nuclear power industry worldwide should remind us all that we face an emerging global energy crisis. No country is anywhere close to being prepared.

Why go to the Arctic with anyone other than Aurora Expeditions? This company of prolific adventurers is celebrating15 seasons of exploring the European Arctic.

In May this year mothers around the country will be celebrated for what they do for us all year round. Thank your mum, give for tomorrow and support the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation by giving Naturally Gifted.

According to the Westpac Melbourne Institute, consumer spending has fallen to its lowest level in nine months on higher petrol prices and concerns about tax issues,but that hasn't stopped Pro-Pac (PPG) from producing a strong half yearly result.

Australian geothermal energy leader HDR (www.hotdryrocks.com) signs MoU with three European agencies to form the EGS Global Group, an alliance aimed at building awareness and development of EGS in Australia and around the world.

Staff at the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA) have been working to reduce overall environmental impacts across the organisation, with very positive early results.

Shift2Neutral announced today it congratulates the Australian Government on putting a price on carbon and welcomes open discussion on the CARBON PRICE FRAMEWORK

In May this year mothers around the country will be celebrated for what they do for us all year round.

The world’s largest certifier of sustainable travel and tourism operators today announced the opening of an office in Paris, France.

While the technology has existed for many years, it has never been adapted for private home use, until recently. It is called magnetic generator, or magnet home generator. What has been improved is a way to miniaturise the concept for personal use.

If you’re looking for a funky fashion accessory which not only provides a statement but also shows how much you care about recycling, check out the Cyclus range of products, distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Paco Design.

Muttonbirds have, up to now, been known as the most prolific seabird in the Southern Hemisphere. However, eight consecutive years of field research on Wedge Island on the Tasman Peninsula has shown a 66% decline in their breeding population.

In three short years #1 Aquaponics has placed themselves and a new industry onto the world map. An Australian first of its kind training DVD is available to follow through with their r popular day courses having taught hundreds of moms and dads.

Using green electricity as the power source, the first public electric vehicle charging station becomes available to Adelaide drivers of i-MiEV electric cars.

Australian's get to see what the super-fast electric vehicle charger looks like, following the unveiling at Mitsubishi in Adelaide.

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Collaborative resource management tools such as Wastivity.com have been developed to enable those who would otherwise have procured virgin resources at market prices to purchase waste from each other at well below virgin material prices.

Green IT not-for-profit promotes awareness and continued development of positive environmental impact by introducing a new initiative through Professional Membership for supporters.

Growing a green manure crop to add fertility to your organic food garden is one the most effective measures of increasing productivity and plant health. It costs very little and is not hard to do. This article and movie tells you how..

DB Schenker achieves ISO 14001:2004 certification thanks to an audit and tests from Bureau Veritas Pty Ltd meaning they are one step closer to fulfilling green logistics.

It’s time to bring about a change. Light is life and it’s an evolution overdue. Liquidleds injects a new technology that curtails the electricity consumption while emulating a richer quality light.

The new Mitsubishi new business plan reflects changes in the car industry caused by worldwide economic turmoil.

Mitsubishi continues to work towards preventing global warming and reducing environmental pollution with it's 2015 vision for the Mitsubishi Motors Environment Initiative.

There's a whole heap of buzz around the Mitsubishi electric car, i-MiEV, as it launches in 15 European countries.

With the hottest months of the year on your doorstep, it is becoming increasingly important to keep our radiators and engines cool and well maintained to maximize savings.

Air conditioning is a great way to keep cool in the car this summer, and although it can use more fuel, there are ways to minimize usage, and also the effect on the planet.

It’s pouring in eastern Australia at the moment. Which is good news. When the sun comes out and the water recedes there will be lots of work to be done. But wet weather plays havoc with earthmoving equipment.

Shift2Neutral an Australian environmental auditing company announces a range of unique environmental products to assist in reducing global CO2 emissions

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With a focus on reducing environmental impacts, the Thai Government is embracing the iMiEV electric car by Mitsubishi and has created an Electric vehicle Project.

A closer working relationship between Nissan and Mitsubishi has been announced in relation to special vehicles such as mini cars and commercial vehicles.

A third Mitsubishi factory opens in Thailand and will help produce the Global Small eco-car, which suits the environmental emphasis of the Thai Government.