New open-source portal puts e-waste on the map
05 June, 2019An international research group is putting e-waste on the map with its new open-source platform, to better inform environmental laws and recycling practices.
Qld zero-emissions transport plan open for feedback
17 April, 2019The Queensland Government has produced a draft strategy for working towards a zero-emissions transport network.
NEXTDC operations certified carbon neutral
14 February, 2019The corporate operations of NEXTDC have now been certified as carbon neutral under the federal government's National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS).
NEXTDC receives NABERS 5-star rating
06 February, 2019A NABERS 5-star rating has just been awarded to the NEXTDC M1 Melbourne data centre.
International E-Waste Day promotes responsible recycling
11 October, 2018The first International E-Waste Day will be held on 13 October to raise awareness about the responsible recycling of electronic waste.
Australian solution to lithium-ion battery recycling
17 July, 2018A new report suggests that 3300 tonnes of lithium-ion battery waste in Australia could be managed through a new battery recycling industry.
Ricoh becomes carbon neutral
28 May, 2018Ricoh Australia has become the first IT services company in the country to achieve carbon-neutral status.
Apple reaches 100% renewable energy milestone
10 April, 2018Apple's power is now composed of 100% renewable energy, as part of the company's commitment to fighting climate change.
Yoogo's 100% battery electric share car fleet launched in Christchurch
16 February, 2018The largest deployment of pure battery electric cars and pure EV car sharing model in the Southern Hemisphere has been launched by the New Zealand Prime Minister.
SA Produce Market powered by govt-funded solar microgrid
05 February, 2018A solar microgrid is being implemented to power the South Australian Produce Market.
Electric super highway expanded in Qld
31 January, 2018The electric super highway in Queensland is now ready, with charger stations for electric vehicles (EV) installed all the way from Coolangatta to Cairns, and from Brisbane to Toowoomba.
UNSW to use 100% solar energy
17 January, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe university has signed with Maoneng Australia and Origin Energy to source 100% of its energy from a solar farm.
Only 20% of e-waste recycled globally, UN report finds
13 December, 2017A new report suggests that electronic waste (e-waste) is a growing problem around the world, with 44.7 million metric tonnes generated in 2016 alone.
TechCollect calls for more responsible e-waste disposal
08 December, 2017Businesses need to increase their recycling efforts to help reduce the amount of e-waste going into landfill, according to TechCollect.
Vic govt takes steps to remove e-waste from landfill
07 December, 2017A new facility has been supported by the Victorian Government which will help to remove e-waste from landfill.
