Ripple Massage, since Sept 2007, in conjunction with Origin, has offset 100% off all carbon emissions from providing massages in the South East Queensland region.

“Global warming is an issue that every Australian business should address,” said Alison Shaw, Managing Director of Ripple Massage. “If we don’t reduce greenhouse gas emissions, there is a risk that the Earth will heat to a level which could seriously affect life on our planet. Read more…

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In the first six months of this year, over 32 million music CDs, DVDs and digital tracks were sold in Australia(1), in addition to the estimated 128 million books sold annually(2). Evidently, Australian’s have a real hunger for entertainment. To satisfy this appetite, a new Australian website named treeet.com.au launches this month, offering hundreds of thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, electronic games and magazine subscriptions.

An Australian-owned company, treeet.com.au is founded on three core principles, ‘entertain, enrich, enjoy’, and offers a broad range of products to satisfy the diverse entertainment preferences of all Australians. treeet.com.au currently stocks in excess of 2 million products (and counting) in approximately 600 different categories, from romance books to Wii games, making it one of the most comprehensive online entertainment providers in Australia. Read more…

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“Countdown to Copenhagen” is the theme to launch THINK! Thursdays, a series of thought-provoking conversations inspired by short presentations from guest speakers at Denmark House. Beginning on 12 November, THINK! Thursdays will run every Thursday from 5-7 pm throughout the year and presentations will be based on the theme “Countdown to Copenhagen: COP15”.

The launch event is free and open to members and non-members. Participants can enjoy a complimentary beverage and light snacks while discussing issues surrounding the Copenhagen summit COP15; the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place 7-18 December in Copenhagen in anticipation of the 2012 Kyoto protocol expiration.

THINK! Thursdays will begin with a presentation from Megan Wheatley, Business Development Manager at Suzlon Energy Australia, the world’s fifth largest manufacturer of wind turbines. Suzlon is currently committed to producing close to 700 megawatts of clean renewable energy in Australia, delivered to consumers for utility and investor purposes. Megan has worked at Sustainability Victoria, where she managed the development of the Victorian Wind Atlas and the Government’s black balloons energy saving campaign. Read more…

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While there might be a government rebate for ceiling insulation, window coverings also need to be evaluated by Victorian home owners looking to save the environment and money.

Brett Thomas, Director of Victorian icon The Blind Factory, estimates that poor window cover choices cost home owners in excess of $250 every summer.

“Home owners tend to think more about keeping cool with the air conditioner along with insulation in the ceiling, rather than looking at the more obvious choice of window coverings.

“By not having quality blinds, it’s basically just throwing money out the window,” he said. Read more…

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19 October 2009: Greenpower Energy Limited (ASX:GPP) has signed a Farm-In Agreement allowing Regal Resources Limited (ASX:RER) to establish an underground coal to liquids process at Greenpower’s Exploration Licence 4860. The area covers 154 km2 and is 10km from Traralgon.

A condition precedent is establishing the existence of a reserve of coal or carbonaceous material sufficient to support a commercial operation at the site. A further condition is successful renewal of Exploration Licence 4860, due to expire in August 2010.

Regal is currently planning to commence pilot testing its coal-to-liquids technology at Oak Park west of Melbourne. Assuming this is successful it will use this technology at the Gippsland site. Read more…

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Melbourne Based Promotions Company First in Australia to become 100% Carbon Neutral

In a move that will appeal to both hippies and hip pockets, every promotional product sold by Chilli Promotions is now 100% carbon neutral, at no added cost to customers.

Endorsed by the Carbon Reduction Institute (CRI) under its NoCO2 Certification Program, Chilli Promotions has calculated and offset all greenhouse gas emissions involved in the daily running of the business; including all elements of the production, manufacturing and freight of all promotional output via the purchase of carbon credits.

According to Managing Director, Andy Galbally, “At Chilli, we are committed to remaining at the forefront of socially and ecologically responsible business practices. When we launched our Ultimate Biodegradable Plastic Bag last year, we were met with an overwhelmingly positive response. Customers want eco options and becoming carbon neutral was the logical next step for our business. Read more…

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Up to 10 million Mallee Eucalypt trees to be planted across Australia

14 October 2009: Carbon Conscious Limited (ASX: CCF) and BP have signed contracts for a large scale Australian bio sequestration project involving the planting of up to 10 million trees to absorb carbon from the atmosphere.

The deal signals an important move by BP to secure capacity in the Australian carbon forest sink industry. The contract involves BP paying Carbon Conscious to create large scale commercial plantings of Mallee Eucalypt trees on less viable agricultural land in the wheatbelt regions of Australia. Read more…

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17 September 2009

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Peter Garrett today launched the Bureau of Meteorology’s latest book; Climate of Australia.

“Australians have always been interested in weather and climate, and this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in or seeking information on Australia’s climate,” said Mr Garrett.

“With the recent history of severe weather events, and our changing climate, our attention has been strongly focused on the importance of monitoring and understanding the trends, patterns and extremes of Australia’s climate.”

This new book presents a summary of the main climatic influences across the country, how they have shaped the landscape, and how they determine to a large extent the way we live within our own particular corner of this vast island continent and its surrounds. Read more…

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The organisers of Repco Rally Australia have released preliminary information collected by an independent team of environmental scientists from Biolink Pty Ltd, led by respected scientist Dr Stephen Phillips, following the conclusion of the event last Sunday.

Dr Phillips explained the process put in place for the rally -

”Firstly, in the months prior to the rally we thoroughly inspected the entire competition route and noted all potential habitats for koalas, lyrebirds and any other threatened species. With the organisers we assembled a team of people and a plan to install various measures as outlined in our final reports of July 2009.

“On the morning of each day of the rally two teams each comprising three ecologists surveyed the entire competition course prior to the running of the first car. Read more…

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BHP Billiton today announced approval for the Talc Redesign Project at the Mount Keith operation.

The Talc Redesign Project is expected to commence operation in 2011, with an estimated total investment of US$ 152 million.

The Talc Redesign Project will enable the Mount Keith Concentrator to obtain full value from processing talc-bearing ore types.

The project will support the production and cost improvements at Mount Keith operation. This will assist in sustaining the production level at Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter at approximately 100,000 tonnes per annum. Read more…

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