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Carbon footprint stories

Is tourism destroying New Zealand?
University of Canterbury

Is tourism destroying New Zealand?

Rising visitor numbers are putting New Zealand’s lakes, tracks and towns under strain, with a watchdog warning current policy will not curb damage.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2020
How timber construction is transforming Australian development
Supply Chain

How timber construction is transforming Australian development

Mass timber is opening up faster, cheaper projects across Australia, with new code changes and local supply widening its use beyond niche builds.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
What happens on the farm stays on the farm
Data Analytics

What happens on the farm stays on the farm

Rural farms could cut power bills and earn extra income as a new on-site biogas and solar system turns waste into electricity and fertiliser.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
Five trends in facilities management you should know about
Robotics

Five trends in facilities management you should know about

Sensors, drones and automation are reshaping building upkeep, with smarter systems promising lower costs and better occupant comfort.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Harvesting insects to recycle food waste
Agricultural Technology

Harvesting insects to recycle food waste

Insect bioconversion could turn millions of tonnes of food waste into animal feed, biodiesel and packaging materials, while cutting emissions.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Tackling climate change is everyone’s duty
Power / Energy

Tackling climate change is everyone’s duty

New draft carbon standards and a new expo zone will give New Zealand building owners practical steps towards net zero by 2050.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport
Cartech

Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport

Kiwi startup ZeroC is revolutionising electric transport with zero carbon services, already reducing 160 KG of CO2 and aiming for nationwide expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge
Manufacturing

Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge

Government procurement may soon favour firms able to prove their contribution to wellbeing, putting traditional industries under pressure to adapt.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2019
Science and common sense are the only way forward
Sustainability

Science and common sense are the only way forward

Pragmatic solutions are needed to cut waste, trim compliance costs and keep safety goals intact as prescriptive rules prove too rigid.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Major Australian waste-to-energy project proves profitable
Power / Energy

Major Australian waste-to-energy project proves profitable

The Oakey beef plant has cut natural gas use and wastewater odours, with biogas output now helping to offset drought-hit operating costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Washington legalises composting of human bodies
Sustainability

Washington legalises composting of human bodies

Families in Washington will soon have a third funeral option after state lawmakers approved transforming human remains into soil for gardens.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2019
Processing food waste saves money, the environment and boosts production
Agricultural Technology

Processing food waste saves money, the environment and boosts production

Businesses are cutting landfill charges and transport costs as a Sydney plant turns commercial food waste into fertiliser and green energy.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 26th May 2019
New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project takes top sustainability award
Supply Chain

New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project takes top sustainability award

Auckland’s rail link has cut construction waste and emissions sharply, showing big infrastructure can hit sustainability targets while easing congestion.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 2nd Dec 2018

Global Stories

Carbon footprint stories

Swiss lead charge on data centre efficiency certification
DataCentre infrastructure

Swiss lead charge on data centre efficiency certification

HPE, academia and industry have launched a data centre efficiency label to decarbonise data centres and significantly reduce their energy consumption.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2020
NZ tech start up wins innovation award
Clean technologies

NZ tech start up wins innovation award

CarbonClick CPO, Jan Ivar Czaplicki, has been named International Michael Page Innovator of the Year for 2019.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019
Vertiv certified for energy efficiency in ANZ
Supply Chain

Vertiv certified for energy efficiency in ANZ

Vertiv has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental management across its ANZ offices and warehouses, enhancing its sustainability credentials.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2019
NEXTDC's corporate operations go 100% carbon neutral
Hyperscale

NEXTDC's corporate operations go 100% carbon neutral

Much has been said of the environmental impact of data centres, and now NEXTDC is looking to do its part in curbing its own contribution.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2019
Australia's first data centre with carbon neutral corporate operations
Hyperscale

Australia's first data centre with carbon neutral corporate operations

NEXTDC achieves a milestone, becoming Australia's first carbon neutral data centre operator by partnering with Qantas Future Planet for carbon offset credits.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2019