The Ecoefficiency Group was commissioned by the Queensland Department of State Development (DSDMIP) to explore Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing in Queensland. Our report on Sustainable Manufacturing looks at the business case; key issues for Qld manufacturers; product design, manufacturing efficiencies, product stewardship, corporate social responsibility and sustainable business models. Case studies were produced for 7 Queensland […]
READ MORETEG member of the Clean Growth Choices Consortium
The Ecoefficiency Group has commenced work on the Clean Growth Choices program in partnership with The University of Southern Queensland, James Cook University and CSIRO. The Clean Growth Choices program is funded by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science. It will assist six Queensland communities to navigate the transition towards long term viability and […]
READ MOREWater security – a growing concern for food processors
Water security is a growing concern for the Australian food processing sector. Australia’s variable climate and population growth will continue to impose significant pressure on water supply. Industry’s vulnerability becomes particluarly evident during times of drought where there is often strong pressure from the community for industry to demonstrate best practice water consumption. This includes […]
READ MOREEnergy monitoring to save money
Why is it that so many businesses have assigned a staff member to the task of tracking the office supplies to ensure they know how much is being used but fail to account for their energy consumption in the same way? Like tracking those pens and staplers, monitoring and measuring your electricity consumption will help […]
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