celeste@rtobiz.org August 7, 2016 Leave a Comment

UPDATE: MSS Sustainability Training Package now released!

The MSS Sustainability Training Package is now released on training.gov.au. This is the first release of the ‘streamlined’ units of competency and qualifications which have been updated to meet the requirements of the Standards for Training Packages. There are a number of changes in the new MSS Sustainability Training Package. Some of the changes will have a significant impact for Registered Training Organisations, their Training and Assessment Strategies and assessment materials. What is … [Read more...]

celeste@rtobiz.org September 3, 2013

Energy efficiency – why and how?

The Energy Efficiency videos will help businesses to get started with energy efficiency. They can help managers to identify and plan for energy improvements. They can help employees to understand the basics of energy use and how they can suggest changes in their workplace. The videos can also be used by training providers to support delivery of the Energy Efficiency Skill Sets. What are businesses doing to be more energy efficient? The energy efficiency videos show examples of Australian … [Read more...]

celeste@rtobiz.org March 26, 2013 2 Comments

Energy Efficiency Skill Sets now available

Manufacturing Skills Australia (MSA) has an exciting new project to develop energy efficiency Skill Sets and supporting resources. Six Energy Efficiency Skill Sets are now available in the MSS11 Sustainability Training Package. The Skill Sets cover the skills needed to identify and measure energy consumption and plan energy improvements at AQF4, AQF5 and AQF8. The Skill Sets are made up of selected units of competency from the Sustainable Operations and Competitive Systems and Practices … [Read more...]

celeste@rtobiz.org July 17, 2014

Sustainability improvements and productivity gains

Businesses in pulp, paper and packaging in United States are achieving sustainability performance improvements and productivity gains. The 2014 Sustainability Report by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) outlines the sector's metrics and progress towards sustainability goals for 2020. Key points are also summarised in a video on YouTube. Achievements include: 63% recycling rate for paper 15% reduction in GHG emissions compared to 2005 8% reduction in … [Read more...]

celeste@rtobiz.org February 26, 2014

Sustainable Business Australia

Sustainable Business Australia is a business think tank and advocacy group of companies committed to sustainable practices. It works to raise awareness about major environmental challenges and the commercial solutions that business and industry can provide. Sustainable Business Australia is a not-for-profit membership-based organisation. Members include GE, IKEA, Brickworks and Dyesol. … [Read more...]

celeste@rtobiz.org February 14, 2014

Queensland government for environment and sustainability

Business and Industry Portal - provides information for different sectors and a range of sustainability issues including: Licenses and permits Regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements Managing waste, energy and water in your business. The information links to or is drawn from the relevant Queensland government departments: Department of Environment and Heritage Department of Energy and Water Supply Department of Natural Resources and Mines … [Read more...]

celeste@rtobiz.org February 9, 2014

Rockwool waste briquette plant

CSR produces rockwool which is used for insulation. It is made from various rocks, such as basalt, limestone and iron slag. The rocks are melted in a cupola (furnace) to form lava that can be spun into fibres that can be formed into insulation products. CSR, with funding assistance from Victoria's Sustainability Fund, has developed an inorganic polymer (geopolymer) to bind the waste material so that it can be re-processed into product. Completed in mid-2011, the plant is expected to … [Read more...]