Business News Feb 2009
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Growing Up: Green roofing
Helping transform Melbourne into Australia's first green roof city through the launch of the Green Roof Design competition, Growing Up.
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Energy Saver Incentive Scheme includes benefits for business
The Victorian energy efficiency and small renewable energy supplier sector faces significant expansion opportunities with the introduction of the Victorian Government's Energy Saver Incentive Scheme.
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Huge interest in Toward Zero Waste Regional Support Program
Over 100 expressions of interest received.
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Support for businesses to install small renewable generators
From July 2009 businesses can get more support to install small solar, wind or hydro generators.
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Small Business in the Carbon Jungle
Large business can help their customers and suppliers reduce their carbon footprint by providing them with an online tool, Small Business in the Carbon Jungle, produced by the Carbon Down program.
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Foundry sand no longer a waste
Veolia Environmental Services and the automotive industry have developed a process for the re-use of waste foundry sand in collaboration with Blue Circle Southern Cement and Sustainability Victoria.
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Leading with the way with sustainable office design
Sustainability Victoria's move from three office locations to one in 2006 provided the opportunity to design a sustainable work space for staff.
