How SMBs can cut their energy bills
There’s been a lot of talk lately about how big energy bills are eating up profits for businesses, however it’s easy to implement energy-efficient solutions.
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Lights out for renewable energy
Earth hour returns on Saturday 23 March at 8.30pm. This year, Earth Hour is asking Australians to switch off for good by switching to renewable energy.
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How going green can save you money
It’s not just for do-gooders – sustainability saves money, too.
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10 ways to green your retail store
It can be hard to make expensive changes that could bring big energy savings, such as adding insulation or installing skylights. But you should.
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Local Retailer takes aim at Zero Waste
The Good Guys Capalaba, Queensland is taking big steps in reducing their carbon footprint by aiming to become Australia’s first zero waste business.
With a strong focus on sustainable business practices, The Good Guys Capalaba has already made an impact on their carbon footprint by reducing their waste by 80% since 2006.
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Daisy Dry Cleaning ‘greenest dry cleaner in the world’ opens first franchise in Australia
Daisy Dry Cleaning, the only chemical-free and carbon neutral dry cleaner in Australia, has opened its first franchised store in Greater Geelong, Victoria.
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NAB achieves carbon neutral status (with carbon offsets)
National Australia Bank (NAB) is now one of Australia’s largest carbon neutral companies after implementing a program of energy efficiency that began in 2007 in conjunction with carbon offsets from accredited providers.
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The paperless office – here finally?
After a delay of some 20 years, the age of the paperless office seems at last upon us. And the gains for those organisations that adopt are great, saving time, money and the environment.
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EcoDisc pushes for a greener media
Australian company Ecodisc Limited is attempting to convince more businesses to kinder to the environment, with the release of its new EcoDisc.
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Ten steps to manage your carbon footprint
Your business might not face regulatory reporting requirements yet, but it’s likely it will in the not-too-distant future. Why not get a head start?
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Office buildings the stage for climate change battle
Office buildings are the new battleground in South Australia’s war on climate change, with two Adelaide based companies winning green innovation grants to green office buildings.
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South Australian company starts energy evangelism program
South Australian company WinFocus is launching an energy evangelism program to explain the environmental benefits of its Magnetite window insulation system to business.
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Small business recycling initiative launched with PlanetArk
Planet Ark is putting recycling within fingertips reach of small and medium businesses with the launch of its new online directory BusinessRecycling.com.au.
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Go green with carbon accounting for small business
Small business looking to manage their carbon footprint, whether competing for a government tender or greening your corporate image have a new option in Carbon Planet’s G3MS Lite software.
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38 percent of Fortune 1000 companies ‘paperless’
The results of a survey of more than 300 Fortune 1000 executives revealed that companies are investing in ruggedized handhelds and going paperless to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
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Malcolm Turnbull to quit politics at next election
Malcolm Turnbull has announced he will resign from politics at the next Federal election, ending speculation that arose after he lost the leadership to Tony Abbott last year.
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New website helps SMEs manage their carbon footprint
Carbon Compass, a unique online hub for businesses seeking and offering sustainability solutions, was launched today by the Victorian Minister for the Environment and Climate Change Gavin Jennings.
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Company misled over carbon credits – ACCC
The Federal Court of Australia has declared that Prime Carbon Pty Ltd made false or misleading representations concerning the supply of its services in relation to the sale of carbon credits. The representations were made in Prime Carbon’s promotional brochures and on its website, www.primecarbon.com.au. Prime Carbon sells a ‘soil carbon and sequestration program’ to [...]
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Imported toilet paper threatens 2,000 jobs
Up to 2,000 jobs are under threat in South Australia and Victoria if a decision to lift anti-dumping duties on discounted toilet paper imported from Indonesia and China. In a letter to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, South Australian Premier Mike Rann has pleaded with the PM to reinstate anti-dumping duties that were lifted in January. [...]
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Green tax breaks not enough for business
Businesses are looking at the fundamentals of demand for green initiatives from customers as political debate rages on the best way to reduce Australia’s carbon emissions, with a new report finding that consumer demand outweighs tax incentives as a key driver to operate a more sustainable business. Over 250 businesses across Australia were analysed by [...]
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