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Sustainable Business Newsletter Archives - 2010

Sustainable Business Newsletter - October 2010

Appointment of Heather Ridout to Business Round Table on Climate Change

Improving Energy Efficiency of Industrial Equipment Discussion Paper

Assessment of Site Contamination NEPM: Public Consultation

Energy Efficiency Opportunity Workshops

Australian Packaging Covenant Information Sessions

Parliament Passes Environmental Monitoring Bill

Manage the Demand Cost

Queensland Waste Reform

State Planning Policy 5-10 -Air, Noise and Hazardous Materials

Queensland Environment Working Group Meeting

Revised Industry Participation Policy Released

South Australia’s Waste to Resources Policy - W2R EPP - is Now Operational

Ai Group' Submission to Draft (Revised) SA Waste Strategy

Victorian Climate White Paper Implementation Plan

New Grants for Driving Investment in New Recycling for Victoria

Proposed Amendments to Victoria’s Permanent Water Saving Plan

EPA has Revised Guidance for Landfills

Developing a Trade Waste Customer Service Code - Scoping Paper

Cashing in on Carbon – a Climate Change Guide for Victorian Businesses

Water and Energy $avings Program

Victorian Environment Working Group Meeting

Sustainable Business Newsletter - September 2010

2010 Metropolitan Water Plan

Annual Performance Statements

Climate Bill Passed

Discussion Paper on Improving the Energy Efficiency of Industrial Equipment

Draft South Australia’s Waste Strategy 2010-2015 – Invitation to Comment

Environmental Solutions Forum – Rising Energy Costs

Inquiry into Soil Carbon Sequestration in Victoria

Insights to Excellence – Site Visits

Managing Peak Demand – Understand Risks and Opportunities

Multi-Party Climate Change Committee Established

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Audit Determination Handbook

New Lodgement Date for Action Plans for Packaging Covenant Signatories

NSW Coastal Planning Guideline: Adapting to Sea Level Rise

Proposed Industrial Waste Levy Policy Update

Review of EPA Compliance and Enforcement

State Budget - Solid Waste Levy to Increases from 2011

Upcoming Environment Training

Sustainable Business Newsletter - August 2010

EPHC Review of Harmonisation of Environmental Regulation

Australian Packaging Covenant Update

Energy, Water and Environment Management 2008-09

ClimateWorks Australia Shouts Eureka

Sydney City Tri-Generation - Request for Tenders

NSW Coastal Planning Guideline Released - Adapting to Sea Level Rise

Government Funding Opportunities for Environmental Initiatives - FREE forum

Ai Group Submission to the Draft State Waste Strategy and Proposed Industry Waste Levy

Lower Energy Thresholds for Queensland Smart Energy Savings Program

Review of EPA Compliance and Enforcement - Industry Consultation

New Planning Requirements for Waste Recycling Facilities

Essential Services Commission to Regulate Trade Waste Management

Government funding opportunities for environmental initiatives : FREE forum

OneSteel Whyalla Secures EPA Sustainability Licence

Waste to Resources Environment Protection Policy

New SA Draft Waste Strategy Released for Consultation

Government funding opportunities for environmental initiatives – FREE forum

Sustainable Business Newsletter - July 2010

Ai Group Releases Climate Change Principles

More Businesses Face Reporting Obligations with Reductions in Energy and Emissions Thresholds for NGERS

Co-Investment Opportunities for Non-Residential Buildings

Regional Environmental Solutions Forums

Nominations for the Clean Air Achievement Awards 2010

Draft Road Noise Policy

Progress Report on Sustainable Sydney 2030

Government Funding Opportunities for Environmental Initiatives – FREE forum

EPA Waste Reduction Fund - Industry Consultations

Victorian Government’s Climate Change White Paper

Review of EPA Compliance and Enforcement

Government funding opportunities for environmental initiatives - FREE forum

Call for Applications to the Storm Water and Urban Recycling Fund

Safety Regulations - Construction & Electricity: Utilities Sector Briefing

Draft State Planning Policy (Air, Noise and Hazardous Materials) 2010

Draft State Waste Strategy and Proposed Industry Waste Levy

New WEMP cancellation provisions

Implementation of Waste to Resources EPP approaches

SA Waste Reform Project

Deadline for Comment on Rail Noise Guidelines Extended

Sustainable Business Newsletter - June 2010

Commercial Building Disclosure Scheme

Amendments to the Renewable Energy Target

EPHC released report on Beverage Container Investigation

Minimum Energy Performance Standards for Air Conditioners - Consultation Regulation Impact Statement

Regional Environmental Solutions Forums

In brief: New Green Star Credits; National 2010 Savewater Awards; Banksia Environmental Awards; Global Reporting Initiative - good practice

Gas prices set to increase

Commercial and industrial waste survey

Proposed changes to Clean Air Regulations

New EPA penalties

SA issues guidelines for measuring rail noise

Draft Queensland Waste Strategy released for consultation

Success for Ai Group Environmental Compliance Forum

Update on DERM's Reducing Green Tape for Business project

Revision of the State Planning Policy for Air, Noise and Hazardous Materials

EPA licensing and works approvals guidelines

Electricity distribution revenue decision by AER

July 1 increases in water prices

In brief: Energy Futures Statement; AER publishes approach to retail compliance issues paper; AER Forthcoming Consultation

Sustainable Business Newsletter - May 2010

Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme deferred

National Waste Report 2010

Consultation RIS on options for reducing emissions from non-road engines

Bob Herbert appointed Australia’s first Water Supplier Advocate.

Harmonisation of environmental regulation

In brief: National Plan for Environmental Information; Business Recycling Website; UN appoints new climate chief

NSW biobanks scheme underway

EPA Licensing Reforms - updated guidelines

EPA releases draft revised guidance for landfills

Guide to Reducing Waste on Building and Construction Sites

VCEC Inquiry into Local Government released

Queensland waste management reform and waste levy

State Government ‘Reducing Green Tape for Business’ project

Carbon Outlook 2 regional business workshops

Regulatory Compliance Impacts Project - final update

SA Government changes

Sustainable Business Newsletter - April 2010

Government defers CPRS

National Sustainability Forum

Carbon tax v market mechanisms

Energy efficiency mechanism to be proposed

Australian Packaging Covenant

Mandatory energy efficiency disclosure requirements for commercial offices - Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Bill 2010

Energy, water and waste fact sheets

In brief: National 2010 Savewater Awards; Banksia Environmental Awards open for entry

Electricity prices to increase less due to deferral of CPRS

More companies sign up to Ai Group Sustainability Advantage Cluster

ClimateSmart Business Program

EPA licensing reforms

Jobs for the Future Economy - Victoria’s Action Plan for Green Jobs

Electricity distribution price review

In brief: Update on water restrictions; Appointment of New Chairman of Melbourne Water; Smart meter update; Help to industry for nanotechnology innovation in Victoria; Geocycle wins award

SA waste reform project - new standards finalised

Sustainable Business Newsletter - March 2010

Ai Group launches Leaders’ Group to find way forward on climate policy

Ai Group National Sustainability Forum

Ai Group National President appointed to Australian Carbon Trust Board

Government proposes major amendments to Renewable Energy Target

Clarification on NGERS reporting uncertainty

Ai Group calls for measures to reduce industry’s carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency

In brief: Register of greenhouse and energy auditors; Banksia Environmental Awards information sessions announced

ClimateSmart Business Cluster has been expanded

Update on Ai Group's Queensland Regulatory Compliance Impacts Project

Ai Group submission on proposed State Planning Policy

ecoBiz rebate now available!

Carbon Outlook case studies now available online

Waste and recycling reports for Queensland

Substantial increase in regulated electricity prices

Who cares about the environment 2009

Landfill levies increase

Outlook for environmental regulation in Victoria

Business perceptions of local government regulation

Draft Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy

In brief: Finalists announced in 2010 Premier’s Sustainability Awards; Victorian Bar climate change panel

Resource Efficiency Assistance Program (REAP)

Case Study - Ai Group member - New Castalloy

EPA Draft for Public Consultation - Guidelines for Wastewater Lagoons

SA (Waste to Resources) Environment Protection Policy finalised

Sustainable Business Newsletter - February 2010

National Sustainability Forum

Coalition Releases Climate Change Policy

Australia Submits Target Range Under Copenhagen Accord

Australian Greens Propose Interim CPRS

Expanded National Legislation for Appliance Energy Efficiency - Consultation

In Brief:

Registrations Close Soon for ClimateSmart Business Cluster

Members’ Feedback Sought on Queensland’s Draft State Planning Policy (Air, Noise and Hazardous Materials)

Waste Management Report Card and Technical Report

IPART Review of Regulated Energy Tariffs

11 Companies Sign Up to Ai Group Sustainability Advantage Cluster

Are you a Small Business Looking to Save Money by Reducing Your Electricity Bills?

New Senior Adviser Environment and Energy

Resource Smart Industry Pilot Program Update

Environmental Regulations Review

New Local Electricity Network Prices and Tariffs in Victoria

Variation to Water Parameters in North East Metro Area

In Brief:

South Australian Payroll Tax Rebate for Renewable Energy Projects Scheme

Solid Waste - Waste Derived Fill

Sustainable Business Newsletter - August 2010

Ai Group Submission to the Draft State Waste Strategy and Proposed Industry Waste Levy

Australian Packaging Covenant Update

ClimateWorks Australia Shouts Eureka

Energy, Water and Environment Management 2008-09

EPHC Review of Harmonisation of Environmental Regulation

Essential Services Commission to Regulate Trade Waste Management

Government funding opportunities for environmental initiatives : FREE forum

Government Funding Opportunities for Environmental Initiatives - FREE forum

Government funding opportunities for environmental initiatives – FREE forum

Lower Energy Thresholds for Queensland Smart Energy Savings Program

New Planning Requirements for Waste Recycling Facilities

New SA Draft Waste Strategy Released for Consultation

NSW Coastal Planning Guideline Released - Adapting to Sea Level Rise

OneSteel Whyalla Secures EPA Sustainability Licence

Review of EPA Compliance and Enforcement - Industry Consultation

Sydney City Tri-Generation - Request for Tenders

Waste to Resources Environment Protection Policy


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