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Biomass for lithium-ion batteries

26 August 2019
Stora Enso is investing EUR 10 million in the making of bio-based carbon materials for energy storage at its Sunila Mill in Finland. This pilot facility is to produce bio-based carbon materials from biomass by converting lignin into so-called hard carbon anode materials for lithium-io
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New international FSC website launched

26 August 2019
Commemorating its 25th anniversary, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched its new website for environmentalists, researchers, non-government organizations, businesses and conscious consumers to learn more about the important task of protecting our world’s forests. Source:
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G7 Summit close to agreement on fighting Amazon fires

26 August 2019
Major nations are apparently close to agreement on how to fight the Amazon fires according to French president Emmanuel Macron. Mr Macron says world powers need to be ready to help with reforestation, but acknowledged there were different views. Sources: Timberbiz, Sky News He has sai
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2020 NZ Resene Timber Design Awards entries open

26 August 2019
The 2020 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards are open with ‘Stage One Entries’ invited. This is New Zealand’s only Timber Design award event and allows engineers, architects, architectural designers and builders to showcase innovation using timber. Source: Timberbiz Entry is open to N
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No end in sight for home building but a recovery is on the way

26 August 2019
There is no immediate end in sight to the new home building slump but a recovery is certainly on the horizon, according to forecasts released by Master Builders Australia. Master Builders chief economist Shane Garrett said that over the past decade, new home building in Australia hit
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Monash hall wins Melbourne Design Award

26 August 2019
Gillies Hall, the new 150-bed residential accommodation complex on Monash University’s Peninsula campus, was awarded Gold at the 2019 Melbourne Design Awards. Named after Monash alumnus and prominent Australian political satirist, actor and director Dr Max Gillies AM, Gillies Hall was
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Uni SA to host Responsible Wood AGM in Mt Gambier

26 August 2019
The University of South Australia’s Mount Gambier Campus will be hosting Responsible Wood’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 22 October 2019. Speaking ahead of the announcement, Responsible Wood CEO, Simon Dorries, spoke of the importance of the Green Triangle to the Australian fores
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FSC Australia farewells CEO Sara Gipton

26 August 2019
The Forest Stewardship Council Australia has announced that Sara Gipton will step down as Chief Executive Officer at the end of September 2019. Ms Gipton has played a critical role in FSC Australia’s successes over the past two years, including the finalisation, launch, and implementa
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ForestWorks appoints Yvette Nash as General Manager

26 August 2019
ForestWorks has appointed Yvette Nash as its general manager. Ms Nash has extensive experience engaging with stakeholders, managing small and highly focussed teams and working with governments and government agencies. Source: Timberbiz She has been responsible for major improvements t
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Labor will oppose privatisation of Forestry Corporation

26 August 2019
NSW Labor will oppose the Berejiklian Government’s next round of privatisations including the Forestry Corporation. NSW Shadow Treasurer, Walt Secord and NSW Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, Paul Scully were responding to reports that the Berejiklian Government was set to
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