TreehuggerPeripherals Super Green Ecobutton Puts PCs into Extra Deep Sleep
Give the USB plug-in Ecobutton a thump when you pop off to lunch or a meeting, and it puts your computer into an electricity-saving deep sleep. While snoozing in “ecomode,” the Windows PC will draw less power than if you just left it in sleep or screensaver, which can be nothing but good for your electricity.
Rainfall diet
A world renowned scientist is urging Australians to change their diets to save water.
Green homes within a generation - report
AUSTRALIA’S leading environmental, consumer and welfare groups have called for all Australian homes to be retrofitted within a generation to significantly cut energy and water costs.
Australia’s Emissions Trading System to Cost Business $22 Billion
THE Rudd Government’s planned carbon trading system will cost business between $14billion and $22billion a year and will have to be considered in a review of the taxation system.Taxation Institute director Michael Dirkis yester
Climate change funding for Vic farmers
The Victorian Government will spend $200-million helping farmers improve productivity and sustainability. Part of the money will be spent on research and development of drought and salt tolerant crops, new technology and disease…
Lot 490 consultation under way
COMMUNITY members who will consult directly with the developers of a $105 million eco-resort to be built on Lot 490 at south Kingscliff met for the first time…
Eco-chic no passing fad
What shall we wear today? Our seaweed T-shirt and bamboo jeans? Or our organic-cotton skirt, fair-trade silk blouse and sweater of merino wool from free-range sheep raised in the Southern Alps of New Zealand? For eco-fashionistas, the green choices are becoming more numerous - and stylish - by..
Suntech brings solar panels to Sydney
SUNTECH Power Holdings, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of solar panels, has opened a regional office in Sydney. The China-based company will pursue investment opportunities in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands through its new…
New solar tech
A leading expert in solar science claims new technologies are capable of supplying power to 90 per cent of eastern Australia. Businessman David Mills says solar power can now provide base load power, but claims not enough is being done to offer incentives to schools,…
New alliance seeks cleaner, smarter power
government and industry stakeholders has been formed with the goal of overhauling the nation’s existing power grid to become more environmentally friendly.