Government Funding for Energy Projects
The Commonwealth and State Governments currently have many programs to support businesses in improving their power usage and efficiency. The following grants provide either direct funding or credits for energy audits and programs to reduce emissions. The Emissions Reduction Fund is open for all eligible Australian businesses wanting to reduce their carbon emissions. Participants in … Continue reading Government Funding for Energy Projects
Virtual Site Audits in Covid-19 Restrictions
With Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) disrupting businesses on a number of levels, Equilibrium has been working with our clients on bringing back businesses’ normal activities and maintaining a presence in state lock-down situations and travel restrictions. Many compliance systems rely on physical site visits to audit a company or facility to assess if it is meeting … Continue reading Virtual Site Audits in Covid-19 Restrictions
NGER Reporting is Now
It’s time to start to gather your data again and report in line with the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme. With reports due on 31 October it doesn’t leave much time for determining if your organisation is required to submit a report and if you do, that all of the information you provided … Continue reading NGER Reporting is Now
Recycling Bill enters Parliament
Recycling and waste reduction continue to receive unprecedented attention in Australia as governments seek to build a thriving industry that is better equipped to transform waste products and materials into value-added resources. The Australian Government has today introduced new legislation that sees Australia take greater responsibility for its waste and establishes a national industry framework … Continue reading Recycling Bill enters Parliament
Effective Labels Crucial for Better Recycling
Consumers are well placed to make better decisions about how and where to recycle their packaging. Ensuring that the public is well informed will help reduce contamination and improve overall recycling performance. An independent national audit of recycling information on consumer products and packaging has revealed a situation that is confusing for consumers and does … Continue reading Effective Labels Crucial for Better Recycling
