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WATER-SAVING

Heavy-duty cleaning spray nozzle

Monday 22 February 2010

Spray Nozzle Engineering's Mini-M70LF low flow spray nozzle now has Smart Approved WaterMark accreditation.


Government grants aid water management

Monday 23 November 2009

Projects aimed at reducing water consumption in manufacturing are among recipients of funding under the latest round of the Federal Government's Re-tooling for Climate Change program.


Water a major priority across diverse sectors

Wednesday 17 June 2009

ESCALATING water prices and dwindling supplies are driving comprehensive water management programs in a diverse range of industry sectors.


Saving water saves money

Monday 20 April 2009

A FOCUS on more efficient use of resources, including water, can not only make a difference to the environment but also to a company's bottom line.


Water saving inventor looking for manufacturer

Wednesday 15 April 2009

AUSTRALIAN inventor, Allan Jones, believes he has developed a simple water saving device that could save millions of litres of water every day, plus slash hot water bills for consumers and industry.


Working through the present downturn

Wednesday 15 April 2009

WE increasingly hear of companies cutting costs in a whole range of areas including employment, investment, research and development, and training.


First Climate Ready grants announced

Friday 06 February 2009

Industry Minister, Kim Carr, has announced the first round of offers under the Climate Ready program totalling $27.7 million, involving about 400 people working on 32 new green projects.


Water efficiency initiatives by industry

Wednesday 10 December 2008

Uncertainty about the availability of water has emerged as a major concern for Australia's manufacturing sector, here Peter Burn* discusses how industry has responded with better water management practices.


Holden's drive for green, lean supply chains

Wednesday 03 December 2008

GM Holden has begun to put the idea of 'greening' its supply chain into action, partnering with the World Environment Centre (WEC) to examine the sustainability practices of its parts and components suppliers. Derek Parker reports.


Government spends big on small wind turbines

Wednesday 13 August 2008

FEDERAL Environment Minister, Peter Garrett announced yesterday funding of $1.05 million to the Research Institute for Sustainable Energy at Murdoch University to build a national Small Wind Turbine Test Centre.


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