News from Sustainability Victoria. en-au Wed, 16 May 2012 14:17:33 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/files/images/img_logo.gif http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_5452.html An innovative milking machine cleaning system, which received funding from the Victorian Government Sustainability Fund, has been recognised in the national 2011 savewater! awards® . Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_5404.html An Australian TAFE-first, The Gordon applied a life-cycle thinking and management approach across its hospitality and cookery operations to form a best-practice sustainability model - see the case study. Thu, 3 Nov 2011 13:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_5372.html In June 2010, The Gordon Culinary School set out on a journey in partnership with Sustainability Victoria to change the way the education and hospitality industries implement sustainable practices. NaN http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_5386.html The school finalists for this year's ResourceSmart Schools Awards have been announced by Minister for Environment and Climate Change Hon. Ryan Smith. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_5385.html Lifeline Gippsland have found a practical solution to a modern waste problem with the launch of a new electronic waste recycling service for Gippsland. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_5231.html Draft for public comment - submissions close 5pm, Wednesday 3rd AugustThe Sustainability Fund (the Fund) was established from the Victorian Landfill Levy to foster environmentally sustainable uses of resources and best practices in waste management to Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_5176.html On 7 June 2011, the Minster of Environment and Climate Change, the Hon. Ryan Smith MP, announced a new gas heater rebate for concession card holders. Mon, 6 Jun 2011 14:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_5074.html Businesses in Yarra City Council were encouraged to switch on and sign up to CitySwitch at a launch event on Thursday 5 May. Sun, 15 May 2011 14:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_5056.html The Essential Services Commission has stated the unit of competency VPAU381:Undertake retrofitting to improve energy and water efficiency is required training for Accredited Persons who engage in the following activities: Sun, 8 May 2011 14:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4989.html Australia's largest solar thermal cooling system has opened at Echuca Hospital. A first of its kind for Victoria, the system will save around 1400 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and $60,000 per annum in energy costs. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4976.html A new eco-demonstration centre providing practical sustainability tips to reduce the cost of living for households has opened in Warrnambool. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4904.html Minister for the Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith launches unique, world first green cleaning system for the dairy industry. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4796.html The 2010 Roadside Litter and Public Place Recycling Grants Program is now closed for applications. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4733.html Got a vision for a sustainable world? Future Shots invites all young Victorians aged 25 and under to create a short film of under three minutes addressing the theme of sustainability. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4732.html Sustainability Victoria has released a Consumer Guide to Small Wind Turbine Generation - a guide for everyone who is thinking about installing a small wind turbine on their property. Sun, 1 Aug 2010 14:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_3382.html Want to find out just how much you could be saving on your hot water bill if you had a solar water heater installed? Thu, 10 May 2012 14:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4477.html A 'superblender' that uses a range of materials to create kiln fuel, a 9.2 star energy rating house and a council that uses 100 per cent GreenPower are among the finalists announced for the prestigious 2010 Premier's Sustainability Awards. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4657.html The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has commissioned a scoping study on the training requirements for Residential Building Mandatory Disclosure (RBMD) and NatHERS assessors. Thu, 1 Jul 2010 14:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4479.html The Australian Solar Energy Society is holding a one day Solar Seminar in Melbourne on Monday 10 May 2010. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4301.html Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings today announced the official opening of submissions and said this year's awards were focussed on organisations and people who had done the hard yards and met the sustainability challenge head-on. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4187.html Construction has started on two regional solar parks that will each generate enough renewable energy to provide 150 households with the same amount of solar power generated from a 2 kW individual household rooftop photovoltaic system. NaN http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4180.html An additional $10 million has been committed by the Brumby Labor Government to extend a popular rebate scheme that helps families in regional and rural Victoria switch to solar hot water. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4165.html Residents in Boroondara, Knox and Casey can receive a free energy assessment of their home as part of Sustainability Victoria's GreenHouse Project to save money and reduce carbon emissions, announced by Anita Roper, CEO of Sustainability Victoria. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:00:00 UTC http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4149.html The Sustainability Fund has announced the launch of its 2009 Climate Change and Victorian Households Funding Round. NaN http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4063.html More sustainable industries are on the horizon in Victoria due to the proactive approach of industry associations and support networks. NaN http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_4016.html Sustainability Victoria has partnered with a number of organisations to develop training courses that will help increase green skills in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) sector. NaN http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/news_2524.html Buying energy and water efficient appliances has been made easier with the Brumby Government and Sustainbility Victoria. Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:00:00 UTC