Tag Archives: Sustainability
City of Sydney Town Hall wrapped by Sustainability
Edge Environment has been working with City of Sydney and Jackson Teece implementing Sustainable Procurement. Sydney Town Hall is being restored and protected for future generations. In early 2012, the City started the next phase of the upgrade, which involves external repairs to the clock tower including replacing 26 cubic metres of stone. Photographic hoarding [...]
3rd National Sustainable Food Summit
Edge attended the 3rd Annual National Sustainable Food Summit in Melbourne on March 20th and 21st. This event is a gathering of minds involved in the growth, processing, retailing, R&D and policy development of food in Australia. With a rapidly growing population globally, increased wealth, changing consumption preferences and demand for more food overall will [...]
Is organic better?
Many consumers who are conscious of their environmental impact choose organic products, particularly food, but is this really better for the environment? There is no doubt that there are some benefits from organic agriculture compared with the equivalent conventionally-grown food due to less use of chemical fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides or genetically modified organisms. However, results [...]
Edge Environment Response to the National Food Plan green paper
In July 2012, the National Food Plan green paper was released by the Australian Government as part of the development of Australia’s first National Food Plan to better integrate all aspects of food policy to ensure a sustainable, globally competitive and resilient supply that supports access to nutritious and affordable food. The Australian Government has [...]
Sustainable Food – Current trending matters
According to Australia Government’s National Food Plan we have a strong, safe and stable food system with a high level of food security. Australia produces far more food than consumed and with the capacity to increase production to take advantage of growing markets in Asia. However, sustainable food is not only about supply and demand. [...]
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