Day: 9 April 2009

Solar-powered cooker wins climate prize

A solar-powered cooker made from cardboard box has scooped a $75,000 prize for inventions that could tackle climate change.

How good is hemp and lime? Study pins down performance

The environmental potential of hemp as a building material has never really been in doubt - it absorbs carbon as it grows and can be grown almost anywhere, cutting down on the need for energy-intensive transportation.

Bonn climate talks show rich and poor still poles apart

The latest round of UN talks on climate change has shown a growing rift between industrialised and developing countries.

Galaxy to go green

As Easter approaches and the Western world goes mad for chocolate, confectionary giant Mars has announced it is working with the Rainforest Alliance to secure ethically-sourced cocoa for its chocolate production on an unprecedented scale.

Australia publishes water stats

The Australian government has released information outlining the performance of water utilities, looking at investment in infrastructure and the success of water conservation efforts.

Businesses recycling more packaging

Recycling rates for packaging waste produced by businesses rose five per cent last year to a record 64%, well above its EU target of 55%.

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