The Ecoefficiency Group is proud to be celebrating 20 years in the field of Business Sustainability and Resource Efficiency and we have taken the time to reflect on the large body of work we have completed to assist industries and organisations to become more sustainable. Our origins Directors Nicole Price and Penny Prasad commenced in […]
READ MORELooking after our precious water resources – have you considered the Alliance for Water Stewardship?
Australians belong to the land of drought and flooding rains and are no strangers to the profound impact they have on our way of life and ability to operate a sustainable, resilient enterprise. As a country, we have a responsibility to look after and conserve our resources. Stewardship is about taking care of something that […]
READ MOREManaging peak demand charges for large energy users
If your company is a large user of electricity (generally over 100 MWh/yr), it is likely that you are paying a fairly hefty charge for peak demand. It can be as much as 50% or more of your bill!! So, what is peak demand and how can you manage it? Every time a light or […]
READ MORESustainable Advanced Manufacturers in Queensland
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 MOREUniting Care Measurement and Verification
Judene Andrews, Sustainability Manager for Uniting Care Queensland, was able to formally prove efficiency savings through Measurement and Verification analysis undertaken by The Ecoefficiency Group. The upgrades included 5 solar PV installations, 2 power factor correction units, 6 light upgrades, air conditioning optimisation, water efficiency and real time energy monitoring. The upgrades were project managed […]
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 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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