Construction
ResiLoop, an industry-led, not-for-profit initiative, is making significant strides in diverting resilient flooring waste from landfill in the construction sector. With a new network of registered flooring contractors now operating across greater metropolitan Melbourne, and a local recycler manufacturing new products from reclaimed material, the recovery and recycling of floorcovering…
Melbourne housing growth exposes environmental crisis
Australia’s official entry at the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition will shine a spotlight on the environmental consequences of Melbourne’s rapid housing growth, with Monash University creatives using large-scale video installations to reveal the toll on habitats, ancient ecosystems, and culturally significant sites. The Triennale Milano, one of the world’s…
NABERS SPI 2025 launches milestone
The NABERS Sustainable Portfolios Index (SPI) 2025 has officially launched, showcasing the achievements of 67 property portfolios from 30 leading companies and reaffirming the commercial property sector’s growing commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and environmental performance. Now in its seventh year, the SPI ranks office, shopping centre, and — for the…
Salta achieves first 5-Star Green Star industrial milestone
Salta has reached a significant milestone in sustainable industrial development, achieving its first 5-Star Green Star Buildings v1.0 certification for a purpose-built warehouse and distribution facility designed for leading supply chain provider Martin Brower in Dandenong South. The 9,500-square-metre custom warehouse, paired with 690 square metres of office space, marks…
GCCA launches world’s first low carbon ratings system
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has unveiled the world’s first transparent, global Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system for cement and concrete, marking a significant milestone in the drive toward more sustainable construction materials. The new rating system allows cement and concrete products to be identified and compared based…
City of Sydney unveils ambitious environmental strategy to reach net zero by 2035
The City of Sydney has launched a renewed draft environmental strategy, setting out bold measures for the next five years to accelerate the city’s path to net-zero emissions by 2035. The strategy, which was unanimously endorsed by the Council, is now open for public feedback. Key proposals include cutting operational…
ALP’s $2.3b home battery policy pledge receives mixed reactions
The Australian Labor Party's (ALP) $2.3 billion election pledge to support the installation of home batteries has sparked varied reactions from organisations across the country. The proposed program aims to add over a million batteries in the next five years, starting July 1, offering households and businesses a 30 per…
Sydney proposes all-electric future for new developments to cut emissions
The City of Sydney has launched a public consultation on plans to phase out gas connections in new developments, aiming to cut emissions, improve public health, and reduce cost-of-living pressures. The proposal, outlined in a newly released discussion paper, seeks to transition all new buildings to fully electric systems, aligning…