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...]
Sustainable fashion design and wearable technology (Natalie Allen)
Designer Natalie Allen talks about sustainability and new technologies in fashion and textiles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcZK26R3xdM&feature=related … [Read more...]
Energy Exchange website
Australian hub for energy efficiency which includes information on energy management systems, energy efficiency for different sectors and technologies, case studies, checklists and links. See http://eex.gov.au/ … [Read more...]
EPA Environmental management of foundries guideline (SA)
This guideline provides information to the foundry industry to support compliance with the provisions of the Environment Protection Act 1993 and associated legislation. While it aligns to SA legislation it gives a good outline of how to address sustainability issues in a foundry. See Environmental management of foundries guideline … [Read more...]
Office of Environment and Heritage (NSW)
The sustainable business section of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage website provides links to information, programs and legislation covering topics such as: Environmental legislation and compliance Energy efficiency Sector specific guides Training programs The Sustainability Advantage program (NSW) Energy Savings Action Plans requirements (NSW). See http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/sustainbus/ … [Read more...]
Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA)
The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) website provides information about environmental legislation and requirements in the NT. It also provides a list of legislation (NT and federal) for environmental protection for example: Environmental Assessment Act Waste management and pollution control Act Water Act Air toxins Contaminated sites Diesel vehicle emissions Movement of controlled waste Used packaging materials. See http://www.ntepa.nt.gov.au/ … [Read more...]
Sustainability Victoria (Vic)
This site provides checklists, guides, case studies and other resources covering topics such as: Renewable energy Energy efficiency Waste and recycling Life cycle thinking Water savings It also provides information about availability of funding programs to support sustainability, for example, the Victorian Sustainability Fund. See http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/ … [Read more...]
Dept Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment (Tas)
This site has information on legislation, regulations, guides and programs such as: Environmental management Waste, recycling and industrial waste management Air and water quality See http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/ … [Read more...]
Dept of Environment Regulation (WA)
Legislation, information and fact sheets on topics including: Air quality Climate change Contaminated sites Environmentally sensitive areas Environmental offsets Waste legislation See https://www.der.wa.gov.au/ … [Read more...]
Qld Government environment and pollution management
A central source of information on environmental management requirements in Queensland including: Waste reduction and recycling strategy Environmental licences and permits Duty of care guidelines for cultural heritage protection Environmental impact assessment guidelines. See http://www.qld.gov.au/environment/pollution/ Business focused information is available at https://www.business.qld.gov.au/business/running/environment. … [Read more...]
