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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

YOU ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT ABSTRACTS
FOR THIS PRESTIGIOUS INDUSTRY EVENT

Abstract submission deadline extended to 27 January 2012

WHY SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT?

To gain exposure for your work and your company to a large audience
To have access to an audience of your peers and potential clients
To present specific topics to a niche audience
To present your research findings
To present case studies
To showcase your product or technology

Platform and poster papers will be published electronically and provided to all delegates and exhibitors. Both types of papers will need to meet criteria of relevance, originality, topicality and impact.

CONFERENCE STREAMS AND TOPICS

We invite you to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations addressing one or more of the following issues. Presentations may be technical or application based i.e. case studies. In 2012, a new stream showcasing products, technologies and solutions will be included in the event program.*

Overall themes for ENVIRO 2012 include:

Materials efficiency (incl. energy/carbon)
Technology and innovation
Leadership, risk and opportunity
Thoughtful consumption

*Waste*	*Clever Green*
The new waste economy Organics Biochar Energy from waste, alternative fuels, landfill gas Hazardous/problem wastes and remediation Carbon/climate change Integrated resource management Resource recovery Industrial ecology Commercial and industrial wastes Product stewardship Engagement/education/communication	Building capacity Leadership and change The power of people - education, jobs and engagement Clean technology - clever solutions in water, waste, energy and efficiency Energy - co-gen, tri-gen, efficiency and renewables Delivering the low carbon economy Community Infrastructure Planning - cities, regional development, buildings, design, innovation Transport Capital - financial, social and ‘skills’ The role of policy - implementing effective policy framework
*Water*	*Industry*
Excellence in integrated water management Innovation in waste/water/energy management practices Managing a water business under the Carbon Tax Adapting to a changing climate Infrastructure development/asset management for a healthy environment Bushfire management practices for sustainability Population challenges Customer management Doing business in a difficult environment Environmental regulation Opportunities in integrated water management Viewing wastes as resources (e.g. biosolids and water treatment residual reuse) Managing waste streams (sustainable wastewater and biosolids practices) Measuring business impacts/water footprinting Water conservation and efficiency Integrated water management Environmental economics Water efficiency	The business case for sustainability Putting a value on ‘green’ – sustaining your balance sheet Integrating sustainability into your products and services Sustainable brand management Process and materials efficiency Green marketing Greening the supply chain and green purchasing Product stewardship Primary production, mining, asset management Closing the loop in primary production (i.e. wine) Environmental best-practice in mining and minerals processing Mine site planning and closure Contaminated site management and remediation Water in mining Mining and minerals processing – securing a license to operate

Final program streams will be adjusted as necessary depending on current and pressing topics and in line with the range of abstracts received.

* A fee may be applicable for abstracts accepted for the advertorial stream.

IMPORTANT DATES
20 Jan 2012	Abstract submission closes
29 Feb 2012	Notification of selection for presentation
20 Apr 2012	Early-bird registration deadline for presenters
15 June 2012	Deadline for submission of PowerPoint presentations and paper for publication in the conference proceedings

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT

Authors unable to submit online should contact the Secretariat to make alternative arrangements.
Abstract submission guidelines:

You may submit more than one abstract
May be amended or withdrawn
Must be in English
Must be submitted using the provided template
Must clearly state the objectives and outcomes of the proposed presentation
Must be a maximum of 300 words
The title is clear and concise and limited to 120 characters
There are no sub headings
It must not contain any Microsoft Equation Objects
Do not include images, figures or graphs
Obtain consent from co-authors prior to submission
Must be submitted through the ENVIRO 2012 website
Do not include author affiliations in the abstract (these will be required for the final proceedings)
Must contain a brief introduction, methodology, results and conclusions
References must be kept to a minimal number (these will be required for the final proceedings)
Abstracts will appear in print as they are submitted

PRESENTATION SELECTION PROCESS

A group of unbiased abstract reviewers will participate in the presentation selection process. Selection criteria are based on the following:

Relationship and significance to the conference theme
Interest of topic, especially multidisciplinary aspects
Technical content
Program constraints
Originality
Topicality
Potential audience appeal

All abstracts will be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers for content, relevance, suitability and technical value before being accepted or declined. It is assumed the quality of the abstract is indicative of the quality of the final presentation. Presenting authors must register to attend the conference for a minimum of one full day of the conference on which they are presenting.

Authors must be prepared to confirm the following:

Copyright ownership of the paper
It is their original work
The paper has not been previously published in any form
ENVIRO 2012 will be granted permission to publish the paper
That they agree to register and pay a discounted registration rate for at least one day of the conference

Papers containing the following will not be accepted:

Political or religious arguments
Libellous, defamatory or tasteless remarks

Platform and poster presentations will be given equal status at the conference. Papers of a highly technical nature or relevant to a niche market should be submitted as a poster presentation.

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