Ecostore launches “No Laundry Day” to save 107 million litres of water
Pablo Kraus, CEO of Ecostore, believes that doing little bits of good and making small changes will help to embrace sustainable living sets off ripples that accumulate over time.
SM continues to champion sustainability with its 83rd mall SM City Bataan
With the ongoing commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, SM says it will continue to integrate sustainability into its daily operations.
Australia’s Sheet Society launches bedding range made from corn
The quilts and pillows are made from 100 per cent plant-based fibres, including corn fibre fill and organic cotton outer
Lack of public infrastructure limits EV adoption, research finds
While EV charging points in service will grow from 14.2 million this year to 45 million in 2027 worldwide, the research identified a gap between public and home charger roll-out, with over twice as many private chargers as public ones.
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.