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Pond Scum Seen Lucrative In Argentine Biofuels Push - World Environment News
Date: 01-Sep-10
Author: Lucy Band
An Argentine company opened Friday the country's first factory to make biodiesel from algae, hoping to use pond scum as a replacement for soy in making biodiesel as part of a push for renewable energy.
Pond Scum Seen Lucrative In Argentine Biofuels Push - World Environment News
Date: 01-Sep-10
Author: Lucy Band
An Argentine company opened Friday the country's first factory to make biodiesel from algae, hoping to use pond scum as a replacement for soy in making biodiesel as part of a push for renewable energy.
Even more time to celebrate how life is better with trees!
Date: 25-Aug-10
Author: Tracey Yong
Planet Ark have extended the closing date for the "Life Is Better With Trees" Schools competition to Friday 29 Octoboer 2010. Best of luck to all participants!
ALDI first to join Carbon Reduction Label Program in Australia
Date: 19-Aug-10
Author: Michelle Cook
Planet Ark is pleased to announce ALDI is the first company to join the Carbon Reduction Label program in Australia.
Ocean Waves Can Power Australia's Future - World Environment News
Date: 19-Aug-10
Author: Lucy Band
Waves crashing on to Australia's southern shores each year contain enough energy to power the country three times over, scientists said on Tuesday in a study that underscores the scale of Australia's green energy.
Resource recovery...the way forward
Date: 12-Aug-10
Author: Janet Sparrow
The second Australasian Industrial Ecology Conference is coming to Sydney from 2 - 3 September 2010.
Help combat climate change with Landcare Australia and ClimateWatch
Date: 12-Aug-10
Author: Tracey Yong
Find out how you can join Julia Gillard in the fight against climate change.
Thanks from Planet Ark
Date: 03-Aug-10
Author: Tracey Yong
A big thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who participated in National Tree Day and Schools Tree Day this year.
Investing In Native Trees
Date: 23-Jul-10
Author: Tracey Yong
Colonial First State is helping hundreds of native trees find good homes this National Tree Day.
Demand for E-Waste Recycling Keeps Growing
Date: 15-Jul-10
Author: Zhi Yan
Finding recycling options for Computers and Electronics has remained the number one concern for visitors to this website for the second year in a row.
Register your kindy or preschool activities to win!
Date: 13-Jul-10
Author: Tracey Yong
Click here to find out how you can win one of 50 copies of Peter Carnavas' new book "The Last Tree in the City"
Want to be recognised for your sustainable business practices?
Date: 07-Jul-10
Author: Zhi Yan
Small businesses in the City of Sydney can now enter the City's Business Awards 2010.