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THE 2012 AUSTRALIAN CLEANTECH COMPETITION HAS BEEN LAUNCHED

4 May 2012

Rio+20 Negotiations to Energize Sustainable Development Agenda Set to Resume Following Earth Day Celebrations

1 May 2012

Balfour Beatty launches first Groupwide Sustainability Month

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today launches a groupwide Sustainability Month, entitled “Together for Tomorrow”, to showcase the Company’s progress against its 2020 sustainability vision.

1 May 2012

Sustainable ‘Green’ Electric Racing Car

Umeco has collaboratively developed flax reinforced composites and recycled composites. The parts for the prototype racing car, the Lola-Drayson B12/69EV, which is an all-electric vehicle have been manufactured using these products. The racing car is set for participation in the FIA Formula E World Championship Series.

20 Apr 2012

Arvia to Develop Sustainable Solution for Toxic Organic Wastes

Arvia Technology, a spin-out company of the University of Manchester, has acquired £3.8 million as investment from its present investor MTI Partners, new investors including Park Walk Advisors and Sustainable Technology Investors, and from several other small investors.

18 Apr 2012

SEFE Launches Atmospheric Energy Collector

SEFE, a company that develops sustainable technologies, has provided information on one more component included in its advanced Harmony III atmospheric energy system. The company is moving closer to its goal of bringing innovative technology into the clean energy market through this Atmospheric Energy Collector.

17 Apr 2012

Walton Fund Supports Sustainability Initiatives

Global Institute of Sustainability (GIOS) at the Arizona State University (ASU) will receive $27.5 million from the Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Fund to accelerate sustainability initiatives.

3 Apr 2012

BioMass Packaging Introduces ASTM D-6400 Certified Compostable Can Liners

BioMass Packaging, a provider of sustainable packaging solutions for foodservice applications, has introduced new compostable can liners.

2 Apr 2012

Intersolar North America Conference Returns to San Francisco

Intersolar North America, the solar industry exhibition and conference, will be held in San Francisco from July 9 to 12, 2012. About 950 exhibitors and visitors from over 80 countries are anticipated to attend the event.

31 Mar 2012

New Substrates Derived from Anaerobic Sludge Promote High Plant Yields

New types of artificial soil substrates for green houses have been developed at the Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, Neiker-Tecnalia. These Technosols were developed using sewage sludge, barley straw, metallurgical waste, and ash generated from biomass combustion.

22 Mar 2012