Kiwis can now recycle their end-of-life batteries
Eldon Reeve, CEO and founder of Phoenix, says this is the first time a complete domestic end-to-end solution for battery recycling has been achieved in New Zealand.
Cove’s compostable water bottle makes a sustainable splash
Unlike conventional plastic bottles, Cove’s sustainable alternative is non-toxic and free of traditional plastic components, including the cap.
London footwear brand Løci drops new collections made from corn
Both collections are handcrafted in Porto, Portugal, using sustainable materials like Maize, an animal-friendly leather made from a blend of corn and recycled textiles.
Seedlab Australia upskills sustainable startups with accelerator program
The group’s accelerator programme aims to help equip businesses with the tools to build strong foundations for nationwide expansion.
Aussie father and son to go on expedition for climate change awareness
Starting on August 13, the seven-leg journey will take the adventurers to the world’s most isolated and vulnerable environments over the course of two years.
Carbon-neutral furniture hire firm Valiant launches eco-friendly coffee tables and chairs
The ReforaStone’s coffee tables and side tables are crafted from 100 per cent of recycled ocean and landfill plastics, and each Selena’s chair is made from 280 recycled plastic bottles.
KFC incorporates sustainable construction materials into new restaurant
“With every board sold saving 25kgs of packaging waste that would normally end up in landfill, our products are fully recyclable at the end of their life.”
Two Brisbane mums offer a third life for donated furniture through Indara
Collecting furniture rejected from Australian charities, Indara transforms old quality timber furniture into personalised modern pieces of furniture.
Bali resort Alila Villas Uluwatu has created its own circular economy
The resorts’s Sustainability Lab repurposes items to help reach zero-waste goals.
Hudstone unveils fragrance-free All Purpose Cleaner spray
The company exclusively uses biodegradable components and 100 per cent post-consumer recycled bottles for the packaging.
Canon develops OLED material free from rare-metals
The move comes as the Japanese tech company aims to reduce its dependence on rare metal manufacturers such as those sourced from China.
How Earth’s food supply would – potentially – look like in 20 years
To sustainably feed 10 billion people in the next 30 years, reducing food waste should be a top priority.
Social enterprise brand ThankYou launches a world first
The deodorant will be launched alongside reimagined versions of the brand’s existing range and a new venture into home cleaning.
Water Cremation: A conscious approach to pet afterlife
The traditional flame creation of an average-sized dog emits about 45kgs of CO2. But there is a better way.
Simply Cups gives a second life for paper cups
Simply Cups started in 2017 and has since grown to more than 1500 collection points nationally.