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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – October 19, 2012

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Energy Efficiency Management Workshop – June 6, 2012

Summary Presented by the Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) In association with Proud Partner – WSP Environment and Energy Many organisations have found significant cost benefits […]

Code of practice for the management of clinical and related wastes

The SA Environment Protection Authority has released an Industry code of practice for the management of clinical and related wastes. The code of practice focuses on […]

ZEN Energy Systems launches world-first energy-storage system

ZEN Energy Systems have launched an energy-storage system that will enable customers to store and access power 24 hours a day. ZEN’s Freedom Powerbank was recently […]

SA Government inquiry into future of solar-thermal energy

SA Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis recently said the South Australian Government will support the establishment of a parliamentary inquiry into solar-thermal energy. The […]

Changes to the QLD Coastal Plan

The QLD Government has introduced a Draft Coastal Protection State Planning Regulatory Provision (SPRP). The provision took effect on October 8, 2012 and suspends the operation […]

Wood smoke reduction: funding and discussion paper

NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has announced more than $1 million funding for local councils to create wood-smoke reduction initiatives. The funding announcement coincided with the […]

Public inquiry into Electricity Network Regulation – Draft report released for comment

The Productivity Commission, this week, released a draft report on the public inquiry into Electricity Network Regulation for public comment.    Draft recommendations and findings are […]

Bill passes Parliament for the establishment of Independent Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Developments

Recently passed in Parliament is legislation to establish an Independent Expert Scientific Committee to provide advice on coal seam gas and large coal mining.   The […]

First piggeries project declared ‘eligible offsets project’ under Carbon Farming Initiative

On 12 October 2012, the Blantyre Methane Digestion Project was officially declared by the Clean Energy Regulator as the first eligible piggeries offsets project based on […]

Murray-Darling Basin modelling released

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has released their report on Hydrologic modelling of the relaxation of operational constraints in the southern connection system: Methods and results […]

New de-inked pulp plant for Australian Paper to recycle waste paper

Australian Paper has been granted $9.5 million by the Federal Government to be put towards a $90 million construction project of a de-inked pulp plant at […]

CASE STUDY: Decrease in energy usage for supermarket saves 16% in energy costs

In the past month, an independent supermarket owner, IGA in Melbourne’s Meadow Heights, has recorded a 16% decrease in energy usage and costs, advising that he […]

New Waste Management Policy (National Pollutant Inventory) effective 4 October 2012

The new Waste Management Policy (National Pollutant Inventory) came into effect on 4 October 2012.   The new policy replaces the Industrial Waste Management Policy (National […]

Draft Guideline for Environmental Management: Recommended separation distances for industrial residual air emissions – released for comment

 EPA Victoria has released a Draft Guideline for Environment Management: Recommended separation distances for industrial residual air emissions for consultation.   The Guideline provides advice on […]

EPA Victoria’s Annual Report 2011/12 released

EPA Victoria has released its 2011/12 Annual Report.    The Annual Report provides EPA’s key achievements and performance and reports on the progress of its initiatives.  

Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2012

In its 10th year, the Premier’s Sustainability Awards represent Victoria’s highest recognition for sustainability initiatives.  The awards acknowledge leadership, innovation and achievement across business, government, community, […]

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