Article by CleanBiz.Asia Staff China will attempt to cut energy consumption and carbon dioxide emission for per unit industrial value added by over five percent, an energy official said at the weekend. The consumption of water for per unit industrial value added will be lowered by seven percent, while the comprehensive utilization of solid waste Read on…

An article by Timothy Gallagher Parks & Recreation In an era when buzzwords come and go, few are as important—and confusing—as “sustainability.” Do a quick web search and you will see how widely this word is used: sustainability in design, integrated sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable solutions, sustainable living, sustainable environment, sustainable buildings, corporate sustainability, sustainable Read on…

An article by Nurfika Osman, The Jakarta Post. The European Union (EU) is considering proposing the establishment of an independent team that will assess the certification of timber legality in Indonesia, known locally as SVLK. The team would likely consist of representatives from both the EU and Indonesia and would ensure that SVLK certification followed Read on…